Community Calendar

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.

Do you dream of sewing amazing costumes or fixing your favorite jeans? Come learn lifelong sewing skills in this 8-week beginner class.

Wednesday Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Angela

Sewing is a skill that will serve you well throughout your lifetime. Whether you have grandiose costume and wedding gown dreams, or you simply want to extend the life of your favorite jeans, this introduction to sewing will lay the groundwork for accomplishing both the mundane and the magical. All equipment is provided, but if you have a sewing machine at home and would like to learn on it, you are encouraged to bring it to class.

Upon completion of the course, you will have made your own travel sewing kit, utilizing all of the skills you have learned.

Join us for an opening reception of former Paducah artist, Polly Newman's, oil paintings series, River Memories. This event is a collaboration between the River Discovery Center and the McCracken County Public Library.

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

The library is hosting a job fair in partnership with the Paducah Kentucky Career Center!

Experience the smoky flavors, live music, and community spirit of Barbecue on the River, a beloved Paducah tradition! Each year, this festival brings together the region’s best pitmasters, serving up mouthwatering barbecue while supporting local charities. Stroll along the scenic riverfront, savoring three days of delicious eats, craft vendors, and entertainment!

Find the vendors, music line-up, and more at www.paducah.travel/events/annual-festivals-and-events/barbecue-on-the-river.

Every Thursday afternoon is a craft day, a wonderful chance for kids and their grown-ups to come together, get creative, and enjoy some fun with a special craft activity. (While supplies last!)

You’ve got projects you want to work on, and we’ve got the space for you to use!
-Tables to spread out as needed
-Climate controlled environment
-Can be quiet or chatty! Bring headphones to catch up on your favorite shows or listen to an audiobook.
-Most importantly — we have snacks. We’ve got all kinds of K-cups and cookies for an evening pick-me-up.
-Plus! Shehan and Mari-Alice are on hand to help as needed. Between the two of them, they have a reasonable amount of experience with crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, sewing, and a teeny tiny little bit of embroidery.
Yarn and Yap meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays at Hopkinsville-Christian Co. Public Library. They meet upstairs. Elevator access is available.

Every Thursday at 5 PM
2-Person “Luck of the Draw” 9-Hole Scramble
• $12 per person (includes cart + green fee)
• Random teams, laid-back, competitive fun

An evening of chocolate and more! Fill your box with delectable sweets from local vendors. Hosted by the Kappa Department of the Murray Women's Club.

September 24
5:30 to 7:00 pm