Community Calendar

Toddler Story Time

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.

Storytime is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St. Storytime is in our Children’s Area upstairs. Elevator access is available.

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

Wednesdays - 10:30-11:15 AM

Children aged 3, 4, 5, or 6 (who have not yet attended Kindergarten) accompanied by an adult.

No Registration Required

CCPL’s Multi-Age Story Time Program is a fun, forty-five minute program featuring 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.

Come to the Martin Area Farmers market with 35+ vendors on Saturdays. Customers have two chances to win one of our beautiful Farmers Market Vendor Harvest Baskets, generously filled with locally grown and handcrafted products donated from Martin Farmers Market vendors. Drawings will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Children and adults can earn free produce through our Market Mile and Power of Produce (PoP) Kids Club programs! Adults ages 18 and older can earn a $3 produce token by participating in the Market Mile and youth ages 0–18 can earn a $3 produce token by participating in this week's Kids PoP Club activity. Stop by the Market Manager booth for details and participation information.

Come to the Martin Area Farmers market with 35+ vendors on Saturdays. Customers have two chances to win one of our beautiful Farmers Market Vendor Harvest Baskets, generously filled with locally grown and handcrafted products donated from Martin Farmers Market vendors. Drawings will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Children and adults can earn free produce through our Market Mile and Power of Produce (PoP) Kids Club programs! Adults ages 18 and older can earn a $3 produce token by participating in the Market Mile and youth ages 0–18 can earn a $3 produce token by participating in this week's Kids PoP Club activity. Stop by the Market Manager booth for details and participation information.

Join us to see 15,000 rubber ducks take to the water. The winning ducks will win their adopter cash prizes, up to $2,500! All proceeds go to Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center to help those who have been affected by intimate partner violence.

The Children’s Nutcracker is a festive holiday tradition brought to life by talented young dancers of CCDE and local performers. This charming production captures the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet through enchanting choreography, colorful costumes, and a heartwarming story perfect for all ages. The Children’s Nutcracker is a delightful celebration of the season that inspires wonder, imagination, and holiday cheer.

The Children’s Center for Dance Education is a regional touring youth ballet organization. Founded in 1995 and based in Evansville, CCDE has forged a new model for a ballet organization through innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach, rooted in the belief that every child should dance.

Auditions for local dancers, tumblers, and non-dancers at all levels to be held September 27.

Partial support provided by the Juanita Badgett Endowment for the Performing Arts.