Events for November 16 Through November 22

Tuesday, November 17
Story Time: Nov Gobble Gobble (Henry and Mudge)Thanksgiving Guest; McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah); 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.; free.
Join Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri as they share with young and old alike in their special program of stories, puppets, and songs. Each program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. Tuesdays.

Tuesday, November 17
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 N. 17th St., Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free. Every Tuesday.

Thursday, November 12
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at (270) 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Thursday, November 19
A Tuna Christmas; Badgett Playhouse (1838 JH O'Bryan, Grand Rivers, KY) ; 7 p.m.; $20.99, $18.99, and $15.99.
THEY'RE BACK! In this hilarious sequel to A Greater Tuna, it's Christmas time in the third smallest town in Texas. Its wacky citizens parade across the stage in a cavalcade of eccentric personalities all played by two actors. You'll howl when you meet Bertha Bumiller with her Smut Snatchers of the New Order, crusty DiDi Snavley, proprietor of DiDi's Used Weapons, and news-personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie. This run includes a special show on the night of Thanksgiving! Make your plans now to enjoy this unique theatrical experience. 2 actors playing 20 different parts! Reserve seats by calling (888) 362-4223.

Friday, November 20
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Friday, November 20
The Best Christmas Pagent Ever; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 7 p.m.; $10 (adults), $8 (students and seniors), and $6 (children under 12).
The Herdmens are the worst kids in the history of the world. No one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church and decides to take over the Christmas pageant. Based on the popular book. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.

Saturday, November 21
The Best Christmas Pagent Ever; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 7 p.m.; $10 (adults), $8 (students and seniors), and $6 (children under 12).
The Herdmens are the worst kids in the history of the world. No one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church and decides to take over the Christmas pageant. Based on the popular book. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.

Sunday, November 22
The Best Christmas Pagent Ever; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 2 p.m.; $10 (adults), $8 (students and seniors), and $6 (children under 12).
The Herdmens are the worst kids in the history of the world. No one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church and decides to take over the Christmas pageant. Based on the popular book. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.

Ongoing Events
August 12, 2009 through April 2010
Story Time, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), various times (check times below), free (but registration required).
Story Times are NOT drop in. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register a child or for more information, contact Sandy Linn, Youth Services Librarian, Monday-Wednesday, 8:00-4:30 or on Saturday, 9:00-4:30, at (270) 753-2288 or email her.

Library Toddlers #1
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 9:30-10 a.m.

Library Toddlers #2
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 10:20-10:50 a.m.

Preschool Story Time
Children age 3 through 5 accompanied by an adult who assists the child with listening and sitting skills, participation and activities. Includes picture books, music, films, and craft activities.
Wednesday 11-11:45 a.m.