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Front & Center Author Spotlight

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Front & Center
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Front & Center
Event Details:

The Author Spotlight, a semiannual event, is an excellent opportunity to meet regional authors in a casual atmosphere. Authors will be available to chat with you or purchase /sign their works.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Event
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Playing various Tabletop RPGs, with a focus on story telling and improvisation.

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

Laugh & Learn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Crafts, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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
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.

Memorial 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 Decoupage Paducah Map Coaster Craft

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in decoupaging prints of vintage Paducah maps, and other local vintage prints onto ceramic tiles to make fun, and historical decorative coasters. Registration opens May 3rd.

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

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Celebrate Summer Reading with us! The kick-off party for our Summer Reading Program will have games, mini golf, music, and community partners are invited to participate!

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

Summer Reading Performance - PlayTime Company Presents

9:30am - 3:00pm
Community Event, Performance
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Performance
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:

This class will go over some easy things to try if your computer is acting up.  We can’t teach computer repair, but we’ll talk a little about when to restart, what are dead links, and using file explorer.&n

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Game Night

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join Mr. Shaun upstairs to enjoy playing a variety of board games. If there is a game we have that you want to learn how to play, Mr. Shaun is here to teach the ins and outs of each game.

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

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale

06/07/2024 @ 9:00am - 06/08/2024 @ 12:00pm
Community Event, Offsite Event
Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Friends of the Library BOOK SALE Friday, June 7 (9am~6pm) and Saturday, June 8 (9am~Noon) at St Paul Lutheran Church - Paducah, KY.  Follow the Friends of Mccracken County L

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

Bend and Book Yoga

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pedal in Paducah

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meet at the Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Grab your bike and gather with riders of all levels to tour some of Paducah's most notable spots in this series of laid-back, leisurely-paced, family-friendly rides. Rides are about 10 miles long and no rider is left behind.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

OverBooked Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Book Club, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room!

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

Glow in the Dark Mini-Golf

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join us in the second-floor meeting room on June 11th from 2-4 pm to decorate your own golf ball and try out our specially made mini glow golf course! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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

Summer Reading Performance - Time to Move! w/ Mrs. Emily

9:30am - 3:00pm
Community Event, Performance
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Community Event, Performance
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:

Explore internet-based resources for genealogy research, including those offered by the library, including Ancestry Library Edition, MyHeritage, Fold3, Heritage Quest, PaducahSun.Newspapers.com, as well as other helpful tools and website

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Event, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media 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 "Children" group.

Pedal in Paducah Junior

10:00am - 11:30am
Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meet at the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Intended for ages 8-12, this program will introduce children to cycling safety and traffic rules and help them gain familiarity and comfort sharing the road with cars. Ride will cover about 4 miles around downtown with stops along the way.

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

Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, overview of frauds/scams.

 

This is a digitallearn.org class, with materials provided by the Public Library Association.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pedal in Paducah Junior

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meet at the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Intended for ages 8-12, this program will introduce children to cycling safety and traffic rules and help them gain familiarity and comfort sharing the road with cars. Ride will cover about 4 miles around downtown with stops along the way.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

Segregation in Public Accommodation A Focus on Cherokee Historic State Park 

Doors open 5:00 PM

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:

In this class, we’ll talk about apps and device settings that will make using your phone or tablet easier. 

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

Laugh & Learn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Crafts, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.