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

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.

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.

Fred McFeely Rogers (1928 -2003) was a pioneer in children's television and early childhood development,  and was the host of the long-running, beloved PBS show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." For his work, he received a Lifetime Emmy Award, i

Celebrate with us! Check out our recommended reads and views for Black History Month below and join us February 13th for a program in partnership with the Hotel Metropolitan.

AARP volunteers will once again be at the Library to assist with tax preparation. They will take appointments for Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm from February 5th to April 11th. 

As we celebrate the Bicentennial of McCracken County on January 11th, 2025, I have been thinking about what life was like in Western Kentucky in 1825. Take a journey back in time to find out!

Library staff (mostly) love to read! Here are the best books of 2024 (in our opinions). Some of us couldn't choose just one!

Happy New Year- here's to another year of reading! 

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? 

Everyone is invited to Drop Your Drawers in December as part of the McCracken County Public Library's 8th annual campaign to collect new packages of new underwear for children in need.

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.

Do you love solving puzzles or riddles? Fall is the perfect time to curl up with an entertaining mystery book.  I enjoy mysteries with a theme that interests me.

Spooky seasonal recommendations from library staff at McCracken County Public Library- All of these  are available for check-out from the Library! 

Great Seasonal  Reads for Kids: 

According to the American Library Association (ALA), Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools.

Introducing Tech Assist appointments! Make an appointment (up to two weeks in advance) if you need help with a tech question or a gadget. Call 270-442-2510 x119 to make an appointment.