Casual Creatives: Creating Heroes Workshop
Led by Addison James, English Professor at Hopkinsville Community College.
Addison James discusses how to create effective heroes and protagonists in fiction writing, heavily based on Joseph Campbell’s theory on archetypal heroes.
Cayce Herb Workshop
Widely known as the father of Holistic Medicine, Edgar Cayce provided psychic readings for people suffering with health issues. Many of these readings identified herbs and other natural remedies for healing. Join us for a workshop to learn about some of the most useful herbal remedies recommended in the Cayce readings - and to make one of your own!
Grab & Go Iron Bag
HCCPL will have Grab & Go kits with bags and iron-ons featuring quotes from Circe available at the library front doors beginning at 9:00 am for adults. Kits available while supplies last.
Mythical Trivia Challenge
Accept the challenge of answering mythical trivia questions! Answer all questions correctly and be entered in a drawing for a special Circe prize! Questions will be posted daily on the Christian County Literacy Council Facebook page. Like and follow us on Facebook for an additional entry.
Myths of Circe with Dr. Tim Winters
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Tim Winters will lead a discussion about the myths of Circe.
Museum-At-Home: Fairy Gardens
Pick up all the fixings to make your own fairy garden at home! Kits will be available on the porch of the Pennyroyal Area Museum during the museum’s regular operating hours.
Grab & Go Medusa & Cyclops
Teens & tweens can create some Ancient Greek-inspired pottery. For ages 9-18. Kits will be available at the front doors of the library starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last.
Healers of Hoptown
This program will explore the stories and lives of natural, traditional, and medical healers of our community through the years.
Greek Mythology Trivia
Join us for trivia over Zoom! This program requires you to have access to a smart phone or computer. For ages 13 to adult. Email jennifer@hccpl.org or sign up at the library to register.
Youth Art Month
Christian County Public, Private, and Home School students will display their artwork inspired by Greek Mythology and our Big Read Selection in a virtual gallery.
Writing Workshop with Elizabeth Burton
Hopkinsville Community College’s Professor Elizabeth Burton will lead a writing workshop via Zoom.
Grab & Go Greek Pottery
Teens & tweens can create some Ancient Greek-inspired pottery. For ages 9-18. Kits will be available at the front doors of the library starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last.
Grab & Go Herb Starter Kit
HCCPL will have herb starter Grab & Go kits available at the library front doors beginning at 9:00 am for adults. Kits available while supplies last.
Virtual Hellenistic Art Lecture
Led by Dr. Tony Morris, Department Chair of APSU Art + Design with Ph.D. in Art History.
Join us on an exploration of the art and architecture of the Hellenistic period.
Gods & Monsters Book Discussion
Discussion of the background of Circe and Chapters 1-9 with Addison James.
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
FREE ADMISSION | RATED PG-13
In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
Grab & Go Laurel Wreaths
Create your own laurel wreath! Pick up your kit at HCCPL starting at 9 a.m. For kids ages 5-8. While supplies last.
Museum After Hours: Circe and Kate, a Tale of Two Witches
Join the museum for a spirited discussion to compare the qualities and powers of Circe and Kate the Bell Witch.
Big Read Kick Off with Madeline Miller
Streaming Online & Limited In-Person Seating
Join us to kick off this year’s Big Read with a virtual program from Author Madeline Miller. Books will be given away to the first 100 registered participants.
Create Your Own Myth: Contest for Teens
For ages 12-18. Create your own myth in 1000 words or less. Gift card prizes.
Circe Discussions on Book Club To-Go
Join HCCPL’s Book Club To-Go Facebook group to engage in discussions about Circe throughout the month of February.