Hours & Location
Mailing Address
McCracken County Public Library
555 Washington Street
Paducah, KY 42003
Hours
Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Mon-Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
All materials checked out from the library (except Interlibrary Loan materials, Hot Spots, and Fishing Poles) may be returned in one of our book drops.
Paducah Bank at Strawberry Hill
4575 Pecan Dr.
Bank’s Market
2855 Lone Oak Rd.
Reidland Food Giant
135 Benton Rd.
Park Ave. Kroger
141 Park Avenue
Southside Kroger
3275 Irvin Cobb Dr
New Year’s Day
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Day before Thanksgiving (closing at 5pm)
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
Historical Paducah Cemetery Adventure
Dying for an adventure this summer? Join us for a bike ride to Maplelawn and Oak Grove Cemeteries to explore Paducah’s local history. Once at the cemeteries there will be a walking tour.
Laugh & Learn
Engage your 3-5 year old in playful stories, songs, crafts, and snacks designed to prepare them for kindergarten. Sponsored by the McCracken County Extension Office.
Atmosphere Martial Arts
Join us for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense classes featuring safe and effective techniques, nonviolent negotiation skills, and positive communication. No special uniform needed, just bring a positive attitude and eagerness to learn!
Resource Fair
Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.
Digital skills: KYVL digital tools for school
Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) is a free resource available to all Kentuckians. You can prep for the school year by learning what resources are available for school-age children, from read-aloud books to encyclopedias.
Summer Reading Performance - Big Bang Boom!
Performances at 9:30, 11:00, & 1:00. This high-energy, interactive, & parent-friendly children’s music show is great for grown-ups and children!
Library Director: Justin Brasher, MLIS, MBA
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 135
Adult Services Manager: Lea Wentworth
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 120
Youth Services Manager: Linda Bartley
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 143
Technical Services Manager: Brian Medlin
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 121
Technology Coordinator: Jay Hite
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 116
1st Floor Circulation
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 110
Email: [email protected]
2nd Floor Circulation (Youth Services)
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 122
Email: [email protected]
Interlibrary Loan
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 144
Email: [email protected]
Local and Family History
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 139
Email: [email protected]
1st Floor Information Services
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 119
Email: [email protected]
2nd Floor Computer Lab
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 136
Home Borrow/Bookmobile
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 115
Email: [email protected]
School Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext 118
Email: [email protected]