Community Calendar

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.

Story Time is presented as an early learning curriculum by bringing children's books to life through puppets, skits, songs, and merriment with his pals, Dr. Duck and Lady Dragon! Hip Hip Hooray!

Get ready to cook up something delicious! Join us for Cooking Through the Calendar, at CCPL where we’ll make tasty, budget-friendly recipes straight from this year’s calendar!

Gracey Moffitt, McCracken Co. Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, will be discussing soil sampling, soil health, and soil fertility. This is a free class. Age 18+

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching! As we may discuss some rated R movies, this program is intended for ages 17+. We will provide refreshments and snacks for those who join us.

Get moving in the new year! Join us for Chair Yoga every Wednesday beginning on January 15th from 10 - 11 am. This low-impact class will be led by certified instructor, Suzi Renaud. There is a $3 fee for each session. Just show up, no registration is needed! Pay at the door.

McCracken County Library is now offering the services of a Community Support Advocate;

What A Community Support Advocate does:

• Provide resource navigation: Help connect you with community services such as food assistance, housing programs, healthcare, or transportation resources.
• Assist with forms and applications: Help fill out applications for benefits, job programs, or other social services.
• Connect to mental health supports: Offer information on local counseling, crisis lines, and mental health programs

Benefits: 

• Easy access to free, confidential help in a welcoming setting
• Personalized guidance based on your specific needs
• Help navigating housing, healthcare, and benefit systems
• Support with forms, applications, and documentation
• Empowerment to build confidence and self-advocacy skills
• Ongoing follow-up to ensure continued progress

Start the new year by having some fun! Open to all homemakers or those who would like to join homemakers! The cost is $10, which can be paid at the door. Please bring a snack for everyone to share. Beverages will be provided. Call 270-554-9520 by January 5th to RSVP.

You’ve got projects you want to work on, and we’ve got the space for you to use!

-Tables to spread out as needed

-Climate controlled environment

-Can be quiet or chatty! Bring headphones to catch up on your favorite shows or listen to an audiobook.

-Most importantly — we have snacks. We’ve got all kinds of K-cups and cookies for an evening pick-me-up.

-Plus! Shehan and Mari-Alice are on hand to help as needed. Between the two of them, they have a reasonable amount of experience with crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, sewing, and a teeny tiny little bit of embroidery.
Yarn and Yap meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays at Hopkinsville-Christian Co. Public Library. They meet upstairs. Elevator access is available.

Winter months yields the chances for very cold temperatures, snow, freezing rain, sleet, and strong winds and the impacts of those weather elements.

Join Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service as she discusses the dangers of various winter weather types and explains ways for you to prepare and stay safe in the winter season.

Wielgos received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology from Northern Illinois University. She has worked with the National Weather Service in Paducah KY since March 2000. As Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Christine's responsibilities include ensuring consistency and integrity of National Weather Service products and services, conducting safety and preparedness programs throughout the area, leading education and training courses for partners and the public, as well as occasionally working the forecast and warning operations desks.

All programs are free & open to the public.

Ages: 9-18
Join in the fun of learning about horse conformation, caring, showing, and safety.