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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.
McCracken County to Celebrate 200th Anniversary with New Book
McCracken County, Kentucky - Bicentennial History Book, 1825-2025
2024 Summer Reading Challenges
Our Summer reading challenges for all ages run from June 1st to July 31st. Kids, teens and adults will all get a cool keychain flashlight lantern, and be entered into a drawing of their choice for a grand prize.
Summer Reading 2024
The McCracken County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program 2024 theme is “Adventure Begins at Your library.” We have programs and reading challenges for all ages in June and July at McCracken County Public Library.
McAngler's Panfishing Derby
Beginning May 1st you can enter a recent photo of you and your best panfish caught, for a chance to win a basket full of cool fishing tackle and prizes at the McCracken County Public Library. Participants ages 5 and up are eligible to win.
Manga to Young Adult: Read-a-likes
The History of the Building of Augusta Tilghman High School in Paducah, Kentucky
(Find more photographs in our Digital Collections)
Solar Eclipse News & Events
On Monday April 8th, 2024 Paducah will be in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse! We will be giving out glasses for safe viewing of the solar eclipse beginning March 15th (2 per customer, while supplies last).
AARP Tax Aid
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 14th to April 12th.
Black History Month Programs
Drop Your Drawers
The public is invited to Drop Your Drawers as part of the McCracken County Public Library's 7th annual campaign to collect new packages of new underwear for children in need.
Thanksgiving 1899
Mention Thanksgiving and turkey instantly pops in your head. But we in the Local and Family History Department agree that the best part of the meal is not the turkey, but the stuffing. Ahhhhh! the stuffing!
New Digital Additions to Historic Paducah Hotel Ledger Collection
The McCracken County Public Library Local and Family History staff have added to their Historic Digital Paducah Hotel Ledger Collection.
Sweet Paducah
A short history of confectionery, candy manufacturers and candy wholesalers in Paducah, KY from the mid-1800's to the beginning of the 21st Century