Community Calendar

Come enjoy a weekend of traditional Native American dancing and join in during our Intertribal dances. Enjoy everything about Pow Wow Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 10:00am. First two hours are sensory friendly. Flute playing and storytelling will be from 4:30-5:30 on Saturday during the dancers’ lunch break. Fry bread, Indian tacos, buffalo burgers and so much more will be available from Native and local vendors.

Visit the region’s premier flea market, each Monday morning from March through December, at the Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds.

They say it takes a village! This group is a space to share and connect with fellow parents and caregivers.

The Village meets 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month. Meetings are at Hopkinsville-Christian Co. Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.

September’s meeting is Sept. 14.

This program is in partnership with Christian County Health Department.

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

Instructor Martha Steil will lead this beginner’s spanish class for adults. This five-week course is fast paced. students are expected to attend all five sessions.
Class Dates: Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 31, and Sept. 14.
Registration required.
To register —> https://forms.gle/75JfU5dEh2KwsWRQ7

El programa de ESL de la biblioteca ofrece un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo donde los participantes mejoran sus habilidades en inglés a través de actividades de conversaciónes, lecturas, escritura y comprensión auditiva. El programa se enfoca en la comunicación en situaciones de la vida diaria, ayudando a los participantes a desarrollar confianza para el trabajo, la escuela y la interacción en la comunidad. Está abierto a todos los niveles y promueve el aprendizaje continuo, el intercambio cultural y la conexión comunitaria.

Lamentablemente tendremos un cupo limitado de 20 personas por clase.

The library’s ESL program provides a welcoming and supportive environment where the participants improve their English skills through conversation, reading, writing, and listening activities. The program focuses on real-life communication, helping participants build confidence for everyday situations such as work, school, and community interactions. Open to all levels, it promotes lifelong learning, cultural exchange, and community connection.

Unfortunately will be having a limit of 20 persons per class.

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room!

MAG Stabbers & Hookers is an informal group of those who crochet and knit. This open studio is for anyone of any age. Bring a project you're working on and work with other artists in the community.

MAG Murray Makers is an ongoing monthly open studio for all MAG members. Basic supplies will be available at the MAG Community Studio. Bring your own projects and inspiration, and also get the opportunity to informally share ideas and creative insights with your fellow artists. While official start time is 6, doors are often open at 5:00pm.

Craft Night this month is on-the-go, stop by the circulation desk on September 14th for a Junk Journal Kit, for adults and teens 7th grade & up. You must be present to pick up a kit (no picking up for a friend or family member), and there will be a limited quantity!