Events for January 4 Through January 10

Monday, January 4
Book Ends Book Club: Lost Light by Michael Connelly, Graves County Public Library (601 N. 17th St., Mayfield, KY), 5:30 pm, free.
If you have always wanted to talk about a good story after you've read it, this is the group for you. All you need to do is just call the Library at (270) 247-2911 to sign up. They'll have a copy of the book waiting for you. See website for more info. about the book. Meets the first Monday of every month (except for holidays).

Tuesday, January 5
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.

Wednesday, January 6
Discussions From Off the Shelf: The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis, McCracken County Public Library (Library Meeting Room, 555 Washington St., Paducah), noon, free.
Join WKCTC professor and other readers for a discussion of The Necklace. For more information, contact Julie Hart by telephone at (270) 442-2510 ext. 13, toll-free at (866)829-7532, or by email.

Thursday, January 7
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.

Friday, January 8
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.


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.