Events for February 15 Through February 21

Monday, February 15
Market Square Book Club: The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, Market Square Coffee (118 Market House Square, Paducah), 1 p.m.
Join the Market Square Book Club for a delicious brew and a lively discussion. The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe is a spellbinding, beautifully written novel that moves between contemporary times and one of the most fascinating and disturbing periods in American history--the Salem witch trials. (Meets 3rd Monday of every month at 1 p.m.)


Monday, February 15
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man Book Discussion, Christ Temple Church (523 North 12th St., Paducah), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We will be discussing the No. 1 best-selling book by Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Two chapters will be discussed each Monday, through March 15. For more info, contact Deborah Walton, (270) 575-3823.

Tuesday, February 16
Story Time: The Three Bears, 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, February 16
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, February 16
Singer/Songwriter Night, Mother Duncan's (225 Broadway, Paducah), 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
A night of live music from musicians across the tri-state area. Featuring Lisa Swain from Canada (temporarily of Nashville), Brinn Black of Nashville, and Josh Patterson, a local favorite now residing in Chicago.

Thursday, February 18
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, February 19
Interview with Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell, Author of Lone Survivor, West Kentucky Community & Technical College (Clemens Fine Arts Center, Paducah), 1 p.m., $5 per person.
WKCTC welcomes Marcus Luttrell, decorated Navy SEAL and New York Times best-selling author of Lone Survivor to campus. Luttrell's book tells the harrowing story of four Navy SEALs who journeyed into the mountainous border of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Operation Redwing. Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training to the battle on the mountain that ultimately claimed the lives of 19 American soldiers and left one man to keep their memories alive. Join Luttrell for an interview with Tom Butler Sr., former news anchor and news director of WPSD Local 6. The moderated interview is open to area high schools, veterans and senior citizens groups, WKCTC students, faculty and staff, and the general public. A 20% discount for veterans, senior citizens, local high school students, WKCTC students, faculty and staff.

Friday, February 19
Keynote by Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell, Author of Lone Survivor, West Kentucky Community & Technical College (Clemens Fine Arts Center, Paducah), 7 p.m., $5.
WKCTC welcomes Marcus Luttrell, decorated Navy SEAL and New York Times best-selling author of Lone Survivor to campus. Luttrell's book tells the harrowing story of four Navy SEALs who journeyed into the mountainous border of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Operation Redwing. Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training to the battle on the mountain that ultimately claimed the lives of 19 American soldiers and left one man to keep their memories alive. Join Luttrell for a keynote presentation discussing his military experiences and Lone Survivor. Luttrell will sign books (which will be available for purchase) after the keynote. A 20% discount for veterans; senior citizens; local high school students; and WKCTC students, faculty, and staff.

Friday, February 19
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, February 20
Molly Harper Book Signing, Books-A-Million (2929 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah), 12 p.m.
Molly Harper will sign all three books in her critically acclaimed vampire romance series: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs, Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men, and Nice Girls Don't Live Forever.

Saturday, February 20
Project Hope Trivia Night, Grace Episcopal Church (820 Broadway, Paducah), 6:30 p.m., $60 per group of six.
Bone up on your trivia! Project Hope Trivia Night benefits Project Hope's no-kill animal shelter. Registration and food sales begin at 6:30 p.m., with trivia at 7 p.m. Call (618) 524-8939 to pre-register or do so at the door.



Ongoing Events
February 1 through March 15
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man Book Discussion, Christ Temple Church (523 North 12th St., Paducah), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We will be discussing the No. 1 best-selling book by Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Two chapters will be discussed each Monday, through March 15. For more info, contact Deborah Walton, (270) 575-3823.

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.