Exhibits

KENTUCKY AVENUE DISPLAY CASE

Paducah's rich musical history is on display at the McCracken County Public Library. Highlighting the Frank Jones Band, John Hillman Band,Joe Mangrum, and string band music of early 20th century McCracken County.

String Band Display

Listen to Joe Mangrum and Fred Shriver perform “Bacon and Cabbage”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0xUdN-iroc

String Band Display
Listen to the Kentucky Oral History Commissions interview with Rube Elrod and Everett Cummins about string band music in McCracken and Ballard County:
MCPL Digital Collections - Oral History Collection

Don't forget to join us on March 21, 2013 at 7:00pm for our Evenings Upstairs program featuring acclaimed fiddle scholar and musician John Harrod.  

Learn more about the presentation here.


YOUTH SERVICES DOLLHOUSE
The dollhouse, located on the second floor, features a collection of tiny hidden objects.  Can you find all of the items on the list for this month?  Visit the second floor and test your skills at finding them.