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Graves County Public Library Hosts August Programs

Graves County Public Library Hosts August Programs
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By WestKyStar & Graves County Library Staff
Jul. 29, 2017 | MAYFIELD, KY
By WestKyStar & Graves County Library Staff Jul. 29, 2017 | 02:40 PM | MAYFIELD, KY
In conjunction with the Mayfield Animal Shelter, the Graves County Public Library will host a special program called Paws to Read. It will be every first Thursday of each month at 4 pm and will allow children to read aloud to a therapy dog or cat for 15 minutes. Patient, nonjudgmental pets help reluctant readers gain confidence and comfort with reading. Parents will need to fill out and sign a waiver before their child can participate. This program is open to children in grades K-6.  If you have questions, contact the library at 270-247-2911.
 
The Graves County Public Library will have a drawing for school supplies during back to school week July 31st through August 5th. They will have different guessing games, and if you make a guess you will get your name in for the drawing. The prize will be an assortment of school supplies. Stop by anytime in the first week of August to participate. If you have questions, contact the library at 270-247-2911.
 
Western Kentucky is quickly approaching a total solar Eclipse in August. You can stop by the library on either August 15th at 5:30 pm or August 10th at 4 pm for two special programs. On the 15th a Professor from WKCTC will discuss the upcoming Solar Eclipse and on August 10 Jason Lindsey from the wildly popular Hooked on Science will explore everything from how an eclipse happens to engineering a solar eclipse box.  Finally on August 21st at 11:30 am join everyone at the library for a solar eclipse viewing event. If you have any questions, call 270-247-2911.
 
The Graves County will have Zumba classes this August. ZUMBA® is a fusion international music and dance themes which create a dynamic, exciting workout, and which is based on the principle that working out should be "Fun and Easy to Do". On Wednesday, August 9th and August 23rd at 3:30 pm come by the library for Zumba. The instructor will be Sherry Monroe and everyone is welcome to join in this class. If you have any questions contact the library at 270-247-2911.
 
On Saturday August 12th at 10:30 am, the Graves County Public Library will have a DIY Wind Chime craft. All supplies will be provided and you will be able make your very own personalized wind chime. Space is limited so sign up at the library if you would like to participate. If you have any question, call 270-247-2911.
 
Author Susan Davis will be at the Graves County Public Library on Saturday, August 19th at 12:30 pm for a book signing and discussion. Susan Page Davis is the author of more than seventy published novels. She writes inspirational fiction in the historical romance, cozy mystery, and romantic suspense genres. A Maine native, she lived for a while in Oregon and now lives in western Kentucky. You won’t want to miss this special guest. If you have any questions, contact the library at 270-247-2911.
 
The Graves County Public Library will host family movie night on Tuesday, August 22nd at 4 pm.   Join us as we watch as an adaption of a fairy tale in which a monstrous looking prince and a young woman fall in love. Free drinks and popcorn will be served. Children under the age of 10 should be with an adult. We will also have games to play along with a craft and the chance to win a prize. Sign up at the library for the craft. If you have any questions, call 270-247-2911.



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