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Quilts in the Library!

Quilt Week is coming! and we are ready to celebrate everything quilting here at the Library.

Notes on Paducah Musical History: Joe Mangrum

Today we remember the late west Kentuckian Joe Mangrum (March 29, 1856 – January 13, 1932), born on this day.

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Harriett Boswell: Paducah’s Carnegie Librarian

In recognition of Women's History Month, we are celebrating Paducah’s Harriett “Hattie” Boswell who served as head librarian from 1919 - 1923 and 1927 - 1959 at the Paducah Carnegie Library, and rightfully so.

Notes on Paducah Musical History: Nathan Bennett

Notes in Paducah Musical History: Nathan Bennett

Nathan Bennett is a forefather in Paducah music history. Behind many artists, there is often an educator who helped shape their education and development. For many Paducaheans, that person was Nathan.

4,500 Items Added to MCPL Digital Collections

MCCRACKEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ADDS OVER 4,500 ITEMS TO HISTORIC DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

Did you know that a song was written especially for the 1911 opening of the Arcade Theater in Paducah, and patrons were given a copy as the curtains went up for the first time?

Notes on Paducah Musical History: Nat Story

Paducah native, Nat Story's life showcases an epic time in American music. His early studies at Lincoln High School led to formative years with the father of riverboat jazz Fate Marable.

Nagel and Myer Items Added to Historic Digital Collections

The name “Nagel” has been associated with watches and jewelry in Paducah (KY) since 1865, when the first William Nagel began a watchmaking trade inside a Paducah furniture store.