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Story Hour

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, PreK
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Photo of the Marshall County Bookmobile in a parade

Bookmobile stop

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

A young boy and young girl cheering with books in their hands.

After School Program

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
After-School Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: After-School Program

Disclaimer(s)

No program if school out for snow

If the Marshall County Schools close due to weather, this program will be canceled.

A group of teens looking at books

Teen ASP

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Benton Branch
Program Type:
After-School Program
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Cafe:

Teen Cafés are an opportunity for middle and high school students to enjoy games and activities.

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After-School Program

Teen Cafe

Teen Cafés are an opportunity for middle and high school students to enjoy games and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

No program if school out for snow

If the Marshall County Schools close due to weather, this program will be canceled.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

A little boy smiling

Laugh and Learn

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
PreK
Laugh and Learn:

Laugh and Learn provides fun and creative playtime for preschoolers. Provided in partnership with the Marshall County Extension Office.

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Other

Laugh and Learn

Laugh and Learn provides fun and creative playtime for preschoolers. Provided in partnership with the Marshall County Extension Office.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Child sitting in the floor of a library, looking at a book

Story Hour

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, PreK
Story Hour:

Story Hour is a weekly program where preschoolers can develop kindergarten-ready skills and cultivate a lifelong love of learning through stories, songs, games, and crafts.

Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, PreK
Program Type: Storytime

Story Hour

Story Hour is a weekly program where preschoolers can develop kindergarten-ready skills and cultivate a lifelong love of learning through stories, songs, games, and crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

No program if school out for snow

If the Marshall County Schools close due to weather, this program will be canceled.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Bookmobile stop

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its bi-monthly stop at Titus Christian Prep School.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its bi-monthly stop at Titus Christian Prep School.

A young boy and young girl cheering with books in their hands.

After School Program

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
After-School Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
After-School Program:

The After-School Program provides weekly activities for students in grades K-5.

Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: After-School Program

After-School Program

The After-School Program provides weekly activities for students in grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

No program if school out for snow

If the Marshall County Schools close due to weather, this program will be canceled.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

A woman doing the warrior pose in front of a shelf of books

Friday Yoga

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizen
Event Details:

Yoga is for everybody! Free, friendly, accessible yoga for all bodies, on a mat or in a chair, on Fridays at 10. 

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizen
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga is for everybody! Free, friendly, accessible yoga for all bodies, on a mat or in a chair, on Fridays at 10. 

Game board with dice and player pieces

Senior Games

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizen
Event Details:

We'll be playing Qwirkle. Qwirkle is a tile-based game for two to four players. Qwirkle shares some characteristics with the games Rummikub and Scrabble. The object of the gam...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We'll be playing Qwirkle. Qwirkle is a tile-based game for two to four players. Qwirkle shares some characteristics with the games Rummikub and Scrabble.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

silhouette of a girl and spy glass

Teen Murder Mystery Party

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A+B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

There's been a murder in the library. Do you have what it takes to solve this bookish crime? Bring your sleuthing skills and get ready for a night of twists and turns. Costumes are...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A+B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

There's been a murder in the library. Do you have what it takes to solve this bookish crime? Bring your sleuthing skills and get ready for a night of twists and turns. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite book character.

Disclaimer(s)

No program if school out for snow

If the Marshall County Schools close due to weather, this program will be canceled.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

A close-up shot of an opened cookbook

Cookbook Book Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attendees meet to share their favorite recipes and cookbooks. Everyone brings a favorite dish for a potluck style lunch. Our May theme is community cookbooks.

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Attendees meet to share their favorite recipes and cookbooks. Everyone brings a favorite dish for a potluck style lunch. Our May theme is community cookbooks.

seedling in a pot of soil

Plant Swap

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your plants, bulbs, and cuttings and trade for something new! Seed starters will be provided for kids to take home!

Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your plants, bulbs, and cuttings and trade for something new! Seed starters will be provided for kids to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Stroller Stories

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Family
Event Details:

Meet Ms. Sara at HH Lovett Park in Benton for a strolling storytime. Bring your littles, dressed for the weather, and we'll stroll around the track, stopping along the way to share...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet Ms. Sara at HH Lovett Park in Benton for a strolling storytime. Bring your littles, dressed for the weather, and we'll stroll around the track, stopping along the way to share some books, rhymes, and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Cancel

This program will be canceled in the event of bad weather.

The Real Deal

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

Lively Book Bunch

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Benton Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Photo of the Marshall County Bookmobile in a parade

Bookmobile stop

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

MCPL Board of Trustees

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Benton Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Conference Room

Breakfast and Bingo

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
BINGO
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizen
Event Details:

A light breakfast of donuts or muffins and juice/coffee followed by Bingo.

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizen
Program Type: BINGO
Event Details:

A light breakfast of donuts or muffins and juice/coffee followed by Bingo.

Jay McChord Training

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Benton Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Kentucky Public Library Association is bringing Jay McChord back for another training for area library directors.

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Kentucky Public Library Association is bringing Jay McChord back for another training for area library directors.

A woman doing the warrior pose in front of a shelf of books

Friday Yoga

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizen
Event Details:

Yoga is for everybody! Free, friendly, accessible yoga for all bodies, on a mat or in a chair, on Fridays at 10. 

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizen
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga is for everybody! Free, friendly, accessible yoga for all bodies, on a mat or in a chair, on Fridays at 10. 

Photo of the Marshall County Bookmobile in a parade

Bookmobile stop

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The Bookmobile's bi-monthly stop at iKids.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

The Bookmobile's bi-monthly stop at iKids.

Photo of the Marshall County Bookmobile in a parade

Bookmobile stop

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The Bookmobile's bi-monthly stop at Kids Kare in Draffenville.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

The Bookmobile's bi-monthly stop at Kids Kare in Draffenville.

A hand holding an open book in front of a shelf of books

Death and Donuts

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Death and Donuts Book Club:

Death and Donuts is a book club dedicated to the macabre.

Event Details:

For May we will be reading The House at Riverton by Kate Morton.

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Death and Donuts Book Club

Death and Donuts is a book club dedicated to the macabre.

Event Details:

For May we will be reading The House at Riverton by Kate Morton.