In addition to the many books and resources available to you at Benton, Calvert City, or Hardin, they also have lots of fun activities throughout the summer! You can also go to their website https://www.marshallcolibrary.org/ at any time to see future events to plan ahead! We are so fortunate to have 3 Libraries in Marshall County (Benton, Calvert City, and Hardin)!
EVERY THURSDAY at Calvert from 11am – 1pm in June and July is FUN DAY! This means Movies, Legos, and More! PLUS, Free Meals will be served to children under the age of 18 at 11am on those days as well!
FREE MEALS are also served to children under 18 as follows:
Calvert City at 11am on Tuesdays
Benton at 12:30pm on Wednesdays
Hardin at 12:20pm on Thursdays
*Feel free to contact any of the branches if you have questions about these wonderful programs that they are offering this year!
Monday, July 15th at Hardin from 5:30pm – 6:30pm : Trivia for Kids (Geared towards Grades K through 5)
Tuesday, July 16th at Calvert City from 10am – 11am : Story Hour with Clarks River Animal Show (Geared toward pre-K but may appeal to early elem. students)
Tuesday, July 16th at Calvert City from 3pm – 4pm : Christmas in July (Geared toward elem. students but may appeal to younger & older siblings)
Wednesday, July 17th at Benton from 10am-10:30am : Mother Goose (Geared Toward Toddlers 2-3 years)
Wednesday, July 17th at Benton from 1pm – 2pm : Story Hour (Geared Toward Pre-K 4-6 years)
Wednesday, July 17th at Benton from 3pm – 4pm : Barry Mitchell (Geared toward elem. students but may appeal to younger & older siblings)
Thursday, July 18th at Hardin from 1pm – 2pm : Story Hour (Geared Toward Pre-K 4-6 years)
Thursday, July 18th at Hardin from 3pm – 4:30pm : Challenger Learning Center’s Rockin’ Rockets (Geared toward elem. students but may appeal to younger & older siblings)
Saturday, July 20th at Hardin from 10:30am – 11am : Baby & Me (Infant & Caregiver)
Saturday, July 20th at Hardin 1pm – 4pm : Rock Painting (Come and Go Program)
Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming events at our local libraries!!
July Summer Reading Program Calendar
They also have some other events coming up in July:
Tuesday, July 16th @ Hardin 9:30am-10:30am: Gardening Workshop: Beating Plant Disease
Thursday, July 18th @ Calvert City 9:30am-10:30am: Gardening Workshop: Beating Plant Disease
Saturday, July 20th @ Calvert City 11am-12pm: Cookbook Book Club – The tastiest book club around! Participants are encouraged to bring a dish cooked from a celebrity cookbook.
Cut the Cord!
A repeat of Nick’s popular program where patrons learn how streaming services work and what equipment they need to use them.
Monday, July 22 • 5-6pm • Hardin
Tuesday, July 23 • 5-6pm • Benton
Wednesday, July 24 • 5-6pm • Calvert City
A repeat of Nick’s popular program where patrons learn how streaming services work and what equipment they need to use them.
Essential Oils: Make and Take
Tuesday, July 23 • 2-3pm • Hardin
Patrons will create their own essential oil blends to take home. $5 supply fee for each blend. Limited space. Participants must register by July 13.
Teen Time
Saturday, July 27 • 12-2pm • Benton
A come and hang out program for teens.