Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Puzzle Race

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Teams will be racing against each other to finish a 500 piece space themed puzzle. The team that finishes 1st will receive a prize. All teams will be able to take home their puzzle for participating. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Come build and play with Legos.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen SRP

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Crafts, Food, Games
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Food, Games
Event Details:

End of summer glow party for teens. 

Glow painting, bingo, dance floor, & more. 

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paint Pouring

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create abstract art on canvas with the acrylic pour painting technique!

The Real Deal

6:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

A preschool age child sitting in green grass reading a red book

PreK Summer Reading

Our PreK Summer Reading Program is for children who have not entered into Kindergarten as of this summer. Complete tasks on the BINGO card--such as having books read to you or attending programs--to win prizes! Get weekly event reminders by texting IMAGINE to 270-318-7421!

A young boy and girl reading in the grass

Children's Summer Reading Program

The Children's Summer Reading Program is for elementary-aged students. Students read books, complete activities, and participate in programs to earn spots on their BINGO cards. Get a line, X, or cover-all to win prizes! Get weekly event reminders by texting IMAGINE to 270-318-7421!

Two teen girls lying on their backs in the grass reading books

Teen Summer Reading Program

The Teen Summer Reading Program is for students in middle and high school. Attend teen programs and read books to check off spots on your BINGO card to win prizes! Get event updates by texting BOOK to 270-318-7421!

Older lady sitting in the grass listening to an audiobook on her headphones

Adult Summer Reading Program

Adults want to earn prizes for reading over the summer too! Pick up a punch card at any branch. Get all the punches & get a free library bag. Get event updates by texting READ to 270-318-7421!

Summer Reading FAQs

Anyone! MCPL provides four different Summer Reading Programs to ensure all patrons have an opportunity to participate. We have one for PreK (haven't started school yet), children (elementary), teens (middle & high school), and adults.

Stop by any branch of the Marshall County Public Library or visit our Bookmobile!

Rising 6th graders (students who completed 5th grade in May 2024) can participate in either the children's program (elementary school) or teen program (middle and high school), but they cannot participate in both.

For most programs, all ages are welcome unless denoted in the program description. The exception to this is our teen programs. For the safety of all participants, we ask that all participants in the teen program be a rising 6th-12th grader.

Parents must stay with children 5 and under. If a child is under the age of 10, they must be picked up immediately following the program.

Of course! Our Bookmobile will be out and about in the community to offer library services--including the Summer Reading Program--to residents throughout Marshall County. You can see their summer schedule here.

Yes! You can download a printable calendar of our June programs here. You can also see a list of all summer programs on our online Events Calendar

 

Don't worry! It happens all the time. Just come into the library, and someone at the desk will help you get a new one.