Always Collecting

collecting personal care items for Family Service Society in May

Always Collecting

Each month, the Library will collect items for an organization. If you have an annual need (you always collect socks in the fall, school supplies in June, etc), let us know and we'll try to meet your request. 

How can your organization get involved?

Requests will be taken on a first come first served basis; if multiple groups have the same need within the same time frame, we will make every effort to distribute collected items to all agencies. We may not be able to fulfill every request; we will work to ensure that we collect as much for as many organizations as is feasible. 

Due to the Library's limited capacity, we ask that organizations be able to pick up donations at least once a week or when requested.

How do I get started?

Please email Adult Services Manager Lea Wentworth ([email protected]) with the following information:

  • Organization name
  • Contact information
  • What your organization is collecting
  • The time of year your organization collects (preferred month if possible)
  • Any other additional information (ideal start/end dates, information we can include on our social media)

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tennis-Themed Story and Craft

10:00am - 12:15pm
Crafts, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

May is National Tennis Month! Join us for a story and craft led by the Paducah Tennis Association. Tuesday, May 7 at 10 am in our upstairs Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Genealogy Hour

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Class
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Join Local and Family History staff for help answering questions pertaining to genealogical and historical research. Call 270-442-2510 x124 or email [email protected] for more information.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Loqui

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Event, Discussion, Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Offsite Program
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion, Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Attention Middle School Students! Enjoy a free drink while participating in conversations about mental health and empowering students’ voices. Meet at EtCetera Coffehouse on N. 6th.

You deserve to be heard.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Learn how to build your profile, add friends and share content in this hands-on class. We’ll look at some of the Facebook settings and notifications, and more. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pickleball 101

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Class, Health & Wellbeing
Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Offsite Program
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of Pickleball! Signe Clayton and friends will be teaching the basics of the game. If you have never played but are curious, or are needing some practice with other beginners come and join us!