Thanksgiving Closing 2024

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

Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Locations

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Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
McCracken County Public Library, Brary Bus Bookmobile
Description:

The McCracken County Public Library will be closed for this holiday, everyone enjoy and stay safe!

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
McCracken County Public Library, Brary Bus Bookmobile
Description:

The McCracken County Public Library will be closed for this holiday, everyone enjoy and stay safe!

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
McCracken County Public Library, Brary Bus Bookmobile
Description:

The McCracken County Public Library will be closed for this holiday, everyone enjoy and stay safe!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Peppermint Lip Balm

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration 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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Performance, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

McFlix - Film Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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.
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Performance, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Community Event, Discussion
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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Front & Center, Performance
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration 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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Performance, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Laugh & Learn

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies, Children
Crafts, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

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.

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

Resource Fair

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Community Event
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Performance, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Love on a Leash

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Children
Community Event
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Performance, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

McFlix - Film Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Performance, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Community Event, Discussion
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Evening Upstairs, Performance
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