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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 "Children" group.

4 Rivers Love on a Leash

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our am...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Game Night

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
On the Floor at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, All Ages
Event Details:

Join Mr. Shaun upstairs to enjoy playing a variety of board games. If there is a game we have that you want to learn how to play, Mr. Shaun is here to teach the ins and outs of eac...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join Mr. Shaun upstairs to enjoy playing a variety of board games. If there is a game we have that you want to learn how to play, Mr. Shaun is here to teach the ins and outs of each game.

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 "Teens" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Playing various Tabletop RPGs, with a focus on story telling and improvisation. On this adventure we will be playing Dungeons and Dragons 5e.   We will be continuing t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Event
Required
Event Details:

Playing various Tabletop RPGs, with a focus on story telling and improvisation.

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.
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.
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 "Children" group.

Love on a Leash

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our am...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams!

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

Resource Fair

Tuesday, February 18, 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.

101 Series Discover the World of Owls

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet live owls as you learn the natural history of our native species and learn to identify signs and sounds of owls in your own local woods!        All program...

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

Meet live owls as you learn the natural history of our native species and learn to identify signs and sounds of owls in your own local woods!        

All programs are free & open to the public 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Love on a Leash

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our am...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One Book Read A Pearl in the Storm Book Discussion

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is a West Kentucky Community and Technical College and McCracken County Public Library Community Event!Join Dr. Russell and One Book Read committee members for an engaging dis...

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

This is a West Kentucky Community and Technical College and McCracken County Public Library Community Event!

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

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, March 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, March 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Resource Fair

Tuesday, March 18, 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Mini Book Sale

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
W. David Denton Multi-Media Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Bargain books and audiovisual materials will once again be available for purchase at the Friends of the McCracken County Public Library’s Mini Book sale! These are Like-New, H...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Bargain books and audiovisual materials will once again be available for purchase at the Friends of the McCracken County Public Library’s Mini Book sale! These are Like-New, High Quality Books to enjoy yourself, or give to others!