Thanksgiving Closing 2024

The library will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 27, and remain closed on Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving.

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101 Series Before the Carson Center: When Produce Ruled 2nd Street

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Led by Jack Johnston,  Paducah Memorabilia Collector & Historian  In this presentation, Jack Johnston will talk about how 2nd St. has changed over the past 100+ ye...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Led by Jack Johnston,  Paducah Memorabilia Collector & Historian 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Bottle Brush Luminary Necklaces

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in making cute holiday tree necklaces with assorted color trees! Please register online. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us in making cute holiday tree necklaces with assorted color trees! Please register online. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

McFlix - Film Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about what...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mayfield as Common Ground: The Art of Ellis Wilson and Helen LaFrance

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

American artists Ellis Wilson and Helen LaFrance chose different artistic paths, but both began life in Graves County. Wilson became part of the Great Migration north where he stud...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

American artists Ellis Wilson and Helen LaFrance chose different artistic paths, but both began life in Graves County.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Hardware Snowman Craft

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in assembling various-sized hex nuts in making cute snowmen, just in time to add to your holiday decor! Please register for your seat online. 

Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us in assembling various-sized hex nuts in making cute snowmen, just in time to add to your holiday decor! Please register for your seat online. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

OverBooked Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room! Come tell us about your latest read and get some sugges...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience. Our yoga classes take place t...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Resource Fair

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community. Community partners will be on site to offer help and talk about the se...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Carols in the Garden

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Garden at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join library staff for an evening of caroling and fun in the library garden. Bring a chair and a blanket.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join library staff for an evening of caroling and fun in the library garden. Bring a chair and a blanket.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Candle Lit Vigil for Homeless Persons Remembrance Day

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Garden at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Help get word out to the community about homelessness in Paducah. Join Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM) in hope for a better future and ending homelessness.  PCM i...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Help get word out to the community about homelessness in Paducah. Join Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM) in hope for a better future and ending homelessness. 
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Peppermint Lip Balm

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in learning to make peppermint lip balm, with just a few ingredients. Please reserve your seat here. 

Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us in learning to make peppermint lip balm, with just a few ingredients. Please reserve your seat here. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

McFlix - Film Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about what...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Creation of a County… the Story of McCracken’s Formation

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This presentation will take you through the beginnings of what became Kentucky’s 78th county, McCracken. Hensel will discuss the origin of the name and highlight the daring pi...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

This presentation will take you through the beginnings of what became Kentucky’s 78th county, McCracken. 

Hensel will discuss the origin of the name and highlight the daring pioneers who helped develop McCracken County.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience. Our yoga classes take place t...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Body and Soul: A Musical Celebration

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
On the Floor at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Front & Center, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Body and Soul: A Musical Celebration with Diverse Themes of Dignity and Hope Join pianist and aspiring musicologist Owen Cody as he celebrates gems of the African...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Front & Center, Performance
Event Details:

Body and Soul: A Musical Celebration with Diverse Themes of Dignity and Hope

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Heart-Stippling Tea Towels

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in making DIY heart-stippling tea towels, just in time to decorate for Valentine's Day! Please register for your seat here. 

Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us in making DIY heart-stippling tea towels, just in time to decorate for Valentine's Day! Please register for your seat here. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Resource Fair

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community. Community partners will be on site to offer help and talk about the se...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Affordable Adventures 101

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to be penny-wise and travel savvy! Join Dale Julian as he talks about pinching pennies as you travel the world. He will highlight some practical strategies for saving ...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Learn how to be penny-wise and travel savvy!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

McFlix - Film Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about what...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience. Our yoga classes take place t...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Songbird of the South -The Real Mary Ann Fisher Story

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Evening Upstairs, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Black History Month Event Co-sponsored by Hotel Metropolitan- One of Paducah's most treasured historic & cultural landmarksSongbird of the South tells the story about the lif...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evening Upstairs, Performance
Event Details:

A Black History Month Event Co-sponsored by Hotel Metropolitan- One of Paducah's most treasured historic & cultural landmarks