Events for January 18 Through January 24

Monday, January 18
Market Square Book Club: The Necklace, Market Square Coffee (118 Market House Square, Paducah), 1 p.m., free.
Join the Market Square Book Club (meets 3rd Monday of every month at 1 p.m.) for a delicious brew and a lively discussion of The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis.

Tuesday, January 19
Story Time: Travels with Bob Dog, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., free.
Each program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Tuesday, January 19
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.

Tuesday, January 19
Chick Flick Series: Bridget Jones’s Diary, Maiden Alley Cinema (112 Maiden Alley, Paducah), 6 p.m., $25.
Maiden Alley Cinema will provide some delicious food and adult beverages. Festivities start at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Based on the novel by Helen Fielding. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (270) 442-7723. Gentlemen welcome, too!

Thursday, January 21
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, January 21
Free Movie Night: The Soloist, Maiden Alley Cinema (112 Maiden Alley, Paducah), 6 p.m., RSVP, free.
Enjoy The Soloist, starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. Based on a true story (and the book by Steve Lopez) of a gifted, homeless musician who suffers from schizophrenia, it's a powerful and moving story of friendship. Jointly sponsored by NAMI Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and PAMHAC (Purchase Area Mental Health and Aging Coalition). Reception with music, 6-7 p.m. Food and drinks sponsored by Lourdes Hospital. Movie begins at 7 p.m. Please bring a canned food. RSVP to Jan at (270) 442-6475, by Jan. 20.

Friday, January 22
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, St. Paul Lutheran Church (Corner of South 21st St. and Kentucky Ave., Paducah), 9 a.m.
Thousand of bargains—-most hardback copies are $1 and many paperbacks are 50 cents. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the McCracken County Public Library. For more info., call Maudine Buchanan, (270) 442-6263.

Friday, January 15
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, January 23
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, St. Paul Lutheran Church (Corner of South 21st St. and Kentucky Ave., Paducah), 9 a.m.
Thousand of bargains-—most hardback copies are $1 and many paperbacks are 50 cents. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the McCracken County Public Library. For more info., call Maudine Buchanan, (270) 442-6263.


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.