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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.

a person reading in front of a sun

SRP 2024 Kickoff

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A+B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

SRP 2024 Kickoff

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A+B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

SRP 2024 Kickoff

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.

A person sitting on a bicycle

Coasting Through Calvert

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Parking Lot at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Coasting Through Calvert:

Participants meet at the Calvert City branch of the library and take an hour-long ride through the city’s bike trails. Helmets are required. It is recommended that an adult accompa...

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Coasting Through Calvert

Participants meet at the Calvert City branch of the library and take an hour-long ride through the city’s bike trails. Helmets are required. It is recommended that an adult accompanies any child under 10 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Cancel

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

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 girl drawing on the sidewalk with chalk

Mike Miller Park Day

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Teens, All Ages
Event Details:

Come hang out at the park with your favorite librarians. Lot of fun and activities planned for children of all ages. T

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Nature, Other
Event Details:

Come hang out at the park with your favorite librarians. Lot of fun and activities planned for children of all ages. T

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Cancel

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

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.

spoon, knife, and fork wrapped in a red ribbon

Dirty Soda

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Try out the trend by making your own signature colorful fizzy concoction from provided sodas, creams, and flavor syrups!

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Try out the trend by making your own signature colorful fizzy concoction from provided sodas, creams, and flavor syrups!

colorful music notes in the background with blue text reading "Musical Mondays"

Musical Mondays

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as we sing, dance, and play! This program will encourage children’s natural instincts to move, sing, and play.

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as we sing, dance, and play! This program will encourage children’s natural instincts to move, sing, and play.

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.

Table with paints and paintbrushes.

Tie Dye Coasters

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Make a groovy tie dye drink coaster perfect for summer!

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Make a groovy tie dye drink coaster perfect for summer!

two little girls hugging

Fun with Friends

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

illustration of a girl fishing

Fishing at Clarks River NWR

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Adults, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

In the event of bad weather, we will show a movie at the Benton branch from 10:30am-1pm. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Adults, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Nature, Other
Event Details:

In the event of bad weather, we will show a movie at the Benton branch from 10:30am-1pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Inside

This program will be moved into the library's meeting room in the event of bad weather.

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.

Fun with Friends

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Someone placing soil in a series of pots

Master Gardener Series

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Master Gardener:

Provided in partnership with the Marshall County Extension Office, our Master Gardener series brings you tips and strategies for making the most out of your backyard garden.

Event Details:

The topic for June is Pruning.

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Nature

Master Gardener

Provided in partnership with the Marshall County Extension Office, our Master Gardener series brings you tips and strategies for making the most out of your backyard garden.

Event Details:

The topic for June is Pruning.

Fun with Friends

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Photo of a girl drawing on a sidewalk with chalk

Mike Miller Park Day

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games, Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Come and hang out with your favorite librarians! Games and activities planned for children of all ages!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Games, Nature, Other
Event Details:

Come and hang out with your favorite librarians! Games and activities planned for children of all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Cancel

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

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 person sitting on a bicycle

Coasting Through Calvert

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Parking Lot at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Coasting Through Calvert:

Participants meet at the Calvert City branch of the library and take an hour-long ride through the city’s bike trails. Helmets are required. It is recommended that an adult accompa...

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Coasting Through Calvert

Participants meet at the Calvert City branch of the library and take an hour-long ride through the city’s bike trails. Helmets are required. It is recommended that an adult accompanies any child under 10 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Cancel

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

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.

Table with paints and paintbrushes.

Ameribration Pallet Wall Art

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Create a custom rustic flag-themed wall art piece crafted from a pallet and paints for your Calvert City Ameribration Celebration! Children are welcome with an adult also in attend...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Create a custom rustic flag-themed wall art piece crafted from a pallet and paints for your Calvert City Ameribration Celebration! Children are welcome with an adult also in attendance (must be registered separately) 

Fun with Friends

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Tie-Dye

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawn at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Kids & Teens come tie-dye.  You will be given all the supplies including an item to tie-dye.  You are welcome to bring your own things to tie-dye if you wish.&n...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Kids & Teens come tie-dye. 

You will be given all the supplies including an item to tie-dye. 

You are welcome to bring your own things to tie-dye if you wish. 

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Inside

This program will be moved into the library's meeting room in the event of bad weather.

A close-up picture of a BINGO board

Bingo

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
BINGO
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us to play Bingo and win some great prizes! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. 

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

Join us to play Bingo and win some great prizes! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. 

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.

Musical Mondays

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as we sing, dance, and play! This program will encourage children’s natural instincts to move, sing, and play.

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as we sing, dance, and play! This program will encourage children’s natural instincts to move, sing, and play.

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.

Fun with Friends

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Take a break from the heat and hang out with friends. Games and craft supplies will be set out for families to enjoy. This is a come and go event. 

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

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.

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Birdsong Study Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Birdsong Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

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.

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Research Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Research Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

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.