Community Calendar

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community. Community partners will be on site to offer help and talk about the services they offer. Resource fairs will be held each third Tuesday of the month from 4 to 6 pm in the 2nd floor Meeting Room.

Food will be provided when possible, and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who: Kids age 8+
When: 4 Tuesdays / September 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Time: 4-5:30pm
Fee: $50

Participants will explore drawing by using a variety of different techniques and materials. This is a multi-age class in a fun, low-stress environment.

*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person.

Adult Craft Club: Reverse Appliqué

Cozy up with us for a relaxed fall evening of stitching, layering, and creating! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the simple and fun textile art of reverse appliqué — where you cut away fabric layers to reveal beautiful shapes and colors beneath.

We’ll keep it casual:

Fall-inspired patterns (think leaves, pumpkins, cozy shapes!)

Bring your favorite drink or fall treat to snack on

Grab the sweatshirt you will use for this project!

You’ll head home with your own stitched fall-themed sweatshirt — perfect for wearing on those crisp, cool, autumn days!

Makerspace Western KY

Tuesday, Sept 16th

5:30pm

$20

No sewing experience needed — this is all about having fun, getting creative, and enjoying a crafty fall night out!

**Makerspace users are responsible for their own safety. By way of class purchase, I agree to hold all staff and instructors harmless for any damage or injury resulting from my involvement in or presence during any class or workshop. I also comply with all guidelines concerning the use of the premises, machinery, and equipment.

Prime Time Family Reading is a six-week reading, discussion, and storytelling program held at public libraries, schools, or community centers across Kentucky. A humanities scholar and a storyteller act as session leaders to conduct weekly storytelling and discussion sessions based on award-winning children's picture books. Participants are elementary age children and the significant adults in their lives. Prime Time is a powerful tool to stimulate communication between children and parents, teaching them how to model storytelling and discussion in the home. Book and dinner are provided, registration is required for this SIX week program. For more information please email contactccpl@callowaycountylibrary.org.

The Calloway County Public Library is pleased to partner with with Calloway County School District Family Resource and Youth Centers to provide this literacy program. The program ismade possible through Grant Funds provided by the Kentucky Humanities Council and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

Meetings are held in the Council Chamber on the first floor of the Hopkinsville Municipal Center at 715 South Virginia Street. Meetings are broadcast live on YouTube and by tuning to City TV on Spectrum Cable Channel 376.

The Revolutionary Threads Exhibit highlights an important aspect of the Revolutionary War soldiers’ wartime experience —what they wore to war. The exhibit illustrates and explains the designs, development, and diversity of the many uniforms worn by the soldiers during the War for Independence. Women patriots are represented as well-- from the women who fought on the battlefield to those who served as nurses, spies, and in domestic capacities. The experiences, ordeals, and service of members of Kentucky’s Gatliff Family demonstrate the difficulties of fighting the war on its western front on the Kentucky frontier and the personal impact on the soldiers and their families. In addition, a display of 20 battle flags represents some of the numerous regiments, militias, and other military units of the 13 colonies. Included are seven life-size mannequins dressed in period attire. Celebrate America's upcoming 250th Anniversary of Independence!

Want to feel more confident speaking in front of others?

Join us for a Learn & Thrive session with Toastmasters, designed to help anyone become a stronger communicator and leader!

Build confidence and become a more effective speaker – Learn to command the room and share your ideas with clarity and impact.

Gain presentation skills – Discover techniques to structure your message, engage your audience, and leave a lasting impression.

Grow your personal & professional presence – Strengthen your influence, credibility, and leadership in any setting.

Who should attend?

Anyone ready to grow! Students, professionals, business owners, community leaders—or anyone eager to speak with confidence and lead with impact.

Toddler Story Time 

Wednesdays - 9:30-10:00 AM

For Children Aged 1-2 (12-36 months) accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

NO Registration is required.

CCPL’s Toddler Story Time is a fun, half-hour program featuring age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities based upon the foundation of the research-based Very Ready Reading Program, which offers seven ways to immerse kids in early literacy and reading readiness.

Accompanying Adults:
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Inclement Weather:
The Calloway County Public Library Story Time Program follows the Calloway County School System weather closings. If the Calloway County Schools are closed due to weather or hazardous road conditions, storytime will not be held, even if the library is open.

Join us for a day of cultural celebration, learning, music, and food. This event is open to the public – everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
North Campus Quad | Madisonville Community College
2000 College Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431

Event Highlights:
Opening Remarks & International Flag Ceremony
Live Performance:
AfricaNashville – Yeli Ensemble

Community & Faculty-Led Showcase Presentations:
The Constitution with Dr. Jay Parrent
The American Dream with Dr. Aseem Talukdar
Native American Flautist – Fred Keams
Zimbabwean Mbira – Dr. Jon Thomerson
Traditional Latino Dance Lessons – Patricia Fouse & Ali Frailey

Free Activities:
Henna Artist
Latin Dance
Rip Stick Rhythm
Selfie Booth
Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
Yoga

Food Trucks:
Acropolis
Real Hacienda
Torera Hibachi
Vansauwa’s Tacos & Vegan Ea

The Murray State University Department of Political Science and Sociology Department hosts a variety of seminars and events in celebration of U.S. Constitution Day on September 17, 2025, in the Curris Center Theater.

First Session:
9:30-10:20 am
"The Presidential Removal Power and the Theory of a Unified Executive"
Presenter: Dr. James Clinger, Political Science and Sociology

Second Session:
10:30-11:20 am
"Presidential Immunity after Trump v. United States (2024)"
Presenter: Dr. Paul Foote, Political Science and Sociology

Third Session:
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Screening of debate between Justice Scalia and Justice Breyer:
"Originalism v. The Living Constitution"
Discussant: Dr. Ihsan Alkhatib, Political Science and Sociology

Fourth Session:
2:30-3:20 pm
Q&A with Dr. Winfield Rose, Political Science and Sociology
Distinguished Professor of Political Science Emeritus