Community Calendar

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

Mahr Park Arboretum’s favorite fall traditions will return! Throughout October, our annual Hay Bale Trail transforms the Arboretum into a whimsical autumn wonderland filled with 80+ creatively decorated hay bale displays, each with its own unique theme and personality.

We take fall decorating seriously, so grab a warm drink, gather your family, and enjoy a scenic drive or stroll through a season bursting with pumpkins, hay bales, colorful leaves, and unforgettable photo opportunities. Whether you’re celebrating your favorite season or simply looking for a little autumn magic, the Hay Bale Trail is a fall tradition you won’t want to miss!

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

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.

Self-care is better together! This monthly program invites you to gather, create, and connect while making simple self-care products to support everyday well-being. You can start your week off right with a little self love! Slow down, breathe, and make something just for you. This program series will be the first Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30. This month's self love will be a fall scented room spray! See you there!

For middle schoolers only; MIDDLE SCHOOL MONDAY! On October 5th, come hangout from 5:30-7pm, we will have; art supplies, games, and snacks!

Mahr Park Arboretum’s favorite fall traditions will return! Throughout October, our annual Hay Bale Trail transforms the Arboretum into a whimsical autumn wonderland filled with 80+ creatively decorated hay bale displays, each with its own unique theme and personality.

We take fall decorating seriously, so grab a warm drink, gather your family, and enjoy a scenic drive or stroll through a season bursting with pumpkins, hay bales, colorful leaves, and unforgettable photo opportunities. Whether you’re celebrating your favorite season or simply looking for a little autumn magic, the Hay Bale Trail is a fall tradition you won’t want to miss!

Turn your Fall Break into a lasting masterpiece!
Join the Pennyroyal Arts Council’s Fall Mural Art Camp! Students in grades 5–12 will work with a professional artist to design and paint a mural in Downtown Hopkinsville.

Spots are limited to ensure hands-on instruction!
Register today: https://www.pennyroyalarts.org/youth-art-camps

Dates: Oct 5–9, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Daily
Downtown Hopkinsville (Check-in details provided upon registration)
Grades: 5th–12th

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!

Calling all young makers and curious minds!

Join us for our Tinker Tuesday Craft Workshop for Kids – a hands-on adventure in creativity, crafting, and invention!

Drop in any time between 12 – 5pm to enjoy our pop-up Makerspace Lab!

Each week will feature several STEM related activities to keep you thinking, creating, and exploring for hours!