Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Late Addition: Bring Your Family to the Library Night

Thursday, September 10
Bring Your Family to the Library Night, Benton Library Meeting Room (1003 Poplar St., Benton, KY), 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., free.
Everyone is invited to come out with their families and enjoy snacks, prizes, and our family photo booth. The World of Reptiles presented by Scott Shupe will begin at 5 p.m. Come see live snakes, lizards, turtles, and more!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Announcement: A Gathering of Writers and Songwriters!

October 16-18
A Gathering of Writers and Songwriters, Kenlake State Resort Park (542 Kenlake Rd, Hardin, KY), $205.

There are only nine out of thirty spots still available for this special writers' retreat. Sign-up now to work with noted Kentucky authors and songwriters: Anne Shelby, Silas House, and Kate Larken. Guest presenters will include Jason Howard, Jen Wallwork Dominguez, Squire Babcock, and Constance Alexander.

See Motes Books website for complete information.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Events for September 7 Through September 13

Please Note: Your libraries will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 8
Story Time: Canine Cut-ups, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 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, September 8
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.
This week the Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group has invited Don Johnson, local author. Let Don Johnson inspire you. Everyone is invited to attend.

Thursday, September 10
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, September 10
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! Free! For more info, call the fabulously talented Darris Shelby, at (270) 556-0639. Free.

Friday, September 11
Grand Rivers Southern Storytelling Event; Badgett Playhouse (1838 JH O'Bryan, Grand Rivers, KY); 7 p.m.; Adults $14, Seniors $12, Children $11.
The Grand Rivers Southern Storytelling event is scheduled for September 11th and 12th. Enjoy two full nights of funny, entertaining, and inspiring stories and songs of life in the south. Performers include storytellers and award-winning recording artists Michael Reno Harrell, Kim Weitcamp, and Gran' Daddy Junebug Mitch Capel. Visit the website for more info. or call the box office at (888) 362-4223.

Friday, September 11
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, September 12
West Kentucky Christian Writers' Group, Concord UMC (brick house/office behind church, 5178 Hinkleville Rd., Paducah), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free.
Bring something short to read or just drop in and join the discussion. Meets (generally) on the second Saturday of every month. If you have any questions, e-mail bdickerson @ comcast dot org.

Saturday, September 12
Grand Rivers Southern Storytelling Event; Badgett Playhouse (1838 JH O'Bryan, Grand Rivers, KY); 7 p.m.; Adults $14, Seniors $12, Children $11.
The Grand Rivers Southern Storytelling event is scheduled for September 11th and 12th. Enjoy two full nights of funny, entertaining, and inspiring stories and songs of life in the south. Performers include storytellers and award-winning recording artists Michael Reno Harrell, Kim Weitcamp, and Gran' Daddy Junebug Mitch Capel. Visit the website for more info. or call the box office at (888) 362-4223.


Ongoing Events
September 11 through September 12
Graves County Public Library Friends' Book and Bake Sale (601 N. 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission.
There will be hardback books, paperbacks, audio books, videos, etc. Also, check out the new table of "Nearly New" hardbacks priced at $2.00 each. The bake sale will include cookies, cakes, pies, candy, and more. Proceeds benefit the Graves County Friends of the Library.

September 11 through September 12
Grand Rivers Southern Storytelling Event; Badgett Playhouse (1838 JH O'Bryan, Grand Rivers, KY); 7 p.m.; Adults $14, Seniors $12, Children $11.
Enjoy two full nights of funny, entertaining, and inspiring stories and songs of life in the south. Performers include storytellers and award-winning recording artists Michael Reno Harrell, Kim Weitcamp, and Gran' Daddy Junebug Mitch Capel. Visit the website for more info. or call the box office at (888) 362-4223.

September 1 through December 22
Story Time, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 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.

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 at sandy.linn@callowaycountylibrary.org.

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.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Events for August 31 Through September 6

Monday, August 31
Book Ends Book Club, Graves County Public Library (601 N. 17th St., Mayfield, KY), 5:30 p.m., free.
Discussing God's Gift to Women by Michael Baisden. 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. Meets the first Monday of the month (except for holidays).

Tuesday, September 1
Story Time: Quacking Up with Doctor Duck, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 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, September 1
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Calvert City branch (23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Tuesday, September 1
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, September 2
Mother Goose Story Time, Marshall County Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., free.
A 30-minute program for 3-year-olds. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Mother Goose is a program in which your child will participate in activities geared towards young readers. It will include books, games, and crafts. This is a great way to introduce your child to the world of reading!

Wednesday, September 2
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Wednesday, September 3
Discussions From Off the Shelf with Andrew Halford, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah) in the Library Meeting Room, 12 p.m., free.
Andrew Halford, WKCTC professor, will be discussing Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. For more information, contact Julie Hart by telephone at (270) 442-2510 ext. 13 (Toll-free (866) 829-7532) or email her at jhart@mclib.net.

Thursday, September 3
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Hardin branch (104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Thursday, September 3
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, September 3
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! Free! For more info, call the fabulously talented Darris Shelby, at (270) 556-0639. Free.

Friday, September 4
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.


Ongoing Events
September 1 through September 2
48 Hour Film Project Screenings, Maiden Alley Cinema (112 Maiden Alley, Paducah), 7 p.m., $5 general admission.
The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend in which pre-registered teams make a movie—write, shoot, edit and score it—in just 48 hours. On Friday night, the teams get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in their movie. 48 hours later, the movie must be complete. If it isn't received by 7:30 on Sunday evening, then it cannot be considered for the top prize. The City Winner will be screened at Filmapalooza, the official 48HFP Awards Weekend. In 2008, some 30,000 filmmakers made films in 70 cities. This year, we're even bigger, with filmmakers around the world taking the challenge to make a film in just 48 hours. Call (270) 441-7007 for info.

September 1 through December 22
Story Time, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 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.

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 at sandy.linn@callowaycountylibrary.org.

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.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Events for August 10 Through August 16

Tuesday, August 11
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Calvert City branch (23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Tuesday, August 11
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free. Every Tuesday.

Wednesday, August 12
Mother Goose Story Time, Marshall County Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., free.
A 30-minute program for 3-year-olds. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Mother Goose is a program in which your child will participate in activities geared towards young readers. It will include books, games, and crafts. This is a great way to introduce your child to the world of reading!

Wednesday, August 12
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Thursday, August 13
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Hardin branch (104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Thursday, August 13
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 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Thursday, August 13
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! Free! For more info, call the fabulously talented Darris Shelby, at (270) 556-0639. Free.

Friday, August 14
48 Hour Film Project, Maiden Alley Cinema (112 Maiden Alley, Paducah), 6 p.m.
The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend in which you and a team write, shoot, edit, and score a movie in just 48 hours. On Friday night, you get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue, and a genre, all to include in your movie. 48 hours later, the movie must be complete. It will show at Maiden Alley Cinema, usually in the next week. The local winner goes on to the national competition. For more info, call Landee at (270) 442-7723, or e-mail her at landee@maidenalleycinema dot org.

Friday, August 14
Looking for Rhett Butler; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 7 p.m.; Adults: $10, Students and Seniors: $8, Children (under 12): $6.
Hilarious comedy penned by local resident Don Johnson--author of such hits as The Gruber Complex and Burbon, Burgoo and Old Dog Ring. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.

Friday, August 14
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, August 15
Looking for Rhett Butler; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 7 p.m.; Adults: $10, Students and Seniors: $8, Children (under 12): $6.
Hilarious comedy penned by local resident Don Johnson--author of such hits as The Gruber Complex and Burbon, Burgoo and Old Dog Ring. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.

Sunday, August 16
Looking for Rhett Butler; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 2 p.m.; Adults: $10, Students and Seniors: $8, Children (under 12): $6.
Hilarious comedy penned by local resident Don Johnson--author of such hits as The Gruber Complex and Burbon, Burgoo and Old Dog Ring. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.


Ongoing Events
June 8 through ?
Be Creative @ Your Library, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., free (but registration is required).
Participants must choose one session and participate in that session for the duration of the program. Participants can NOT switch sessions from week to week. All programs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration will continue until sessions are filled. To register please return a completed form to the library. NO registration will be taken over the phone nor by fax.

June 9 through ?
Library Toddlers, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., free (but registration required).
The Library Toddlers program introduces group interaction and features a story, music, and toy time.


Library Toddlers Session 1
Age 12-36 months accompanied by an adult.
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Limit 12 toddlers with their adults.

Library Toddlers Session 2
Age 12-36 months accompanied by an adult.
10:30a.m. to 11 a.m.
Limit 12 toddlers with their adults.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Events for August 3 Through August 9

Monday, August 3
Book Ends Book Club, Graves County Public Library (601 N. 17th St., Mayfield, KY), 5:30 p.m., free.
Book Ends will be discussing A Map of the World by Jane Hamilton. Call (270) 247-2911 if you'd like to join the discussion.

Tuesday, August 4
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Calvert City branch (23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Tuesday, August 4
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free. Every Tuesday.

Wednesday, August 5
Mother Goose Story Time, Marshall County Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., free.
A 30-minute program for 3-year-olds. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Mother Goose is a program in which your child will participate in activities geared towards young readers. It will include books, games, and crafts. This is a great way to introduce your child to the world of reading!

Wednesday, August 5
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Thursday, August 6
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Hardin branch (104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Thursday, August 6
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 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Thursday, August 6
The Role of African Americans in the Civil War, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., free.
Susan B. Hawkins, park ranger at Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tenn., shares untold stories of Fort Donelson from 1862-1866. She highlights African American soldiers who joined the US military at regional Civil War forts, as well as the Freedmen's camp that developed around the Union fort. She describes what life may have been like for the former slaves, and the numerous connections between the Union forts in Paducah and in Fort Donelson.

Thursday, August 6
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! Free! For more info, call the fabulously talented Darris Shelby, at (270) 556-0639. Free.

Friday, August 7
Pamela Whinnery Book Signing, Culpepper Place (2121 New Holt Rd., Paducah), 2:30 p.m., free.
Pamela Whinnery is signing copies of Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities. Come get your signed copy of this famous cookbook. The recipes are compiled from Kentucky celebrities such as Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus, Naomi Judd, and Dwight Yoakam, to name a few! Fifty percent of the proceeds from the sales of the cookbooks will go to Paducah Cooperative Ministry. It's a good book, for a good cause! For more info., contact Carrie Gottschalk at (270) 554-6911.

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

Saturday, August 8
West Kentucky Christian Writers' Group, Concord UMC (brick house/office behind church, 5178 Hinkleville Rd., Paducah), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free.
Bring something short to read or just drop in and join the discussion. Meets (generally) on the second Saturday of every month. If you have any questions, e-mail bdickerson @ comcast dot org.


Ongoing Events
June 8 through ?
Be Creative @ Your Library, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., free (but registration is required).
Participants must choose one session and participate in that session for the duration of the program. Participants can NOT switch sessions from week to week. All programs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration will continue until sessions are filled. To register please return a completed form to the library. NO registration will be taken over the phone nor by fax.

June 9 through ?
Library Toddlers, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., free (but registration required).
The Library Toddlers program introduces group interaction and features a story, music, and toy time.


Library Toddlers Session 1
Age 12-36 months accompanied by an adult.
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Limit 12 toddlers with their adults.

Library Toddlers Session 2
Age 12-36 months accompanied by an adult.
10:30a.m. to 11 a.m.
Limit 12 toddlers with their adults.