Community Calendar

From origami to paper dolls to model cars to mechanical toys with movable parts...scissors, glue, and paper are about all you need. Paper toys have been around for 1400 years, and we're keeping the tradition alive. There will be several patterns for participants to choose from and craft, as well as some take-home kits so you can keep the fun going. This is an "older kids only" event.

Epic Hour is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.
Epic Hour is one hour of free programming scheduled for school-age youth. Kids are divided into the following groups: Kids Club: Kindergarten-3rd grade; and Be*Tweens and Teens: 4-12th grades.

August 5th: Simon Says (Kids Club) and The Bad Guys Outburst (Tweens and Teens)
August 12th: Back to School Bonanza (All Ages)
August 19th: Pizza and Puzzles (All Ages)
August 26th: Dot Painting (Kids Club) and Thinking Money (Tweens and Teens)

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.

From the McCracken County Public Library:

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams! Sign-ups for that evening will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We can't wait to see you there!

You can get a one time partial credit on your electric bill. You must live in the purchase area. You can contact the Mayfield office for more information.

Storytime is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St. Storytime has returned to the first floor of the library.

Join us as we share a few stories, sing, dance and play! For preschool-age children.

Don't just blend it, build it right!

Come learn how to turn your blender into one of your best kitchen tools on August 27th at 10AM!

RSVP to the office you wish to attend!

Open play American Mahjong. Come and play or watch and/or learn. All skill levels are welcome. Parking: please go to: msu.parkingoffice@murraystate.edu

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Yarn Club meets 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.

This group is for crafters who enjoy all kinds of fiber arts such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery and cross stitch.

Please bring your own materials and projects. All ages are welcome. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, call 270-887-4262.

You can get a one time partial credit on your electric bill. You must live in the purchase area. You can contact the Mayfield office for more information.