The Library is closing at 1 pm Wednesday May 8th. We hope to open regular hours on Thursday.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Cork Mushroom Keychains

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making cute mushroom keychains out of recycled champagne corks. Please reserve your seat here. Registration opens June 15th 

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

Historical Paducah Cemetery Adventure

9:00am - 12:00pm
Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Dying for an adventure this summer? Join us for a bike ride to Maplelawn and Oak Grove Cemeteries to explore Paducah’s local history. Once at the cemeteries there will be a walking tour.

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

Atmosphere Martial Arts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join us for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense classes featuring safe and effective techniques, non-violent negotiation skills, and positive communication. No special uniform needed, just bring a positive attitude and eagerness to learn!

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.

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

Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) is a free resource available to all Kentuckians.  You can prep for the school year by learning what resources are available for school-age children, from read-aloud books to encyclopedias.

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

Summer Reading Performance - Big Bang Boom!

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
Event Details:

Performances at (9:30, 11:00, & 1:00)

 

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 July 23rd 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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Docs is for word processing, like typing a letter or a resume.  Google Docs makes it easy to collaborate with others.

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

Paper Work with Ms. Ashley

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Event, Crafts
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts
Event Details:

Learn to collage, create blackout poetry, or reimagine a classic painting! We'll be working with vintage magazines, books, and art to create something completely new. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up.

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.

AI : 101

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

Navigating the Brave New World of Generative Artificial Intelligence, a presentation led by Dr. Michael Bordieri, Associate Professor of Psychology Murray State University.

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

Family History Post Emancipation

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Class, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Discussion
Event Details:

Join Kristen and Nathan as they discuss tips and tricks for researching your family history, using library resources!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pebble/Shell Art on Canvas

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

We will be making art on canvas using pebbles and shells with drawn embellishments, like the photo shown. Registration opens July 5th. 

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.
Registration
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and make a cute, vibrant decor addition to your kitchen, as we use sliced lemons to stamp yellow paint onto tea towels. Please register here (after July 12) to reserve a seat. 

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 "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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evenings Upstairs: Paducah's Early Theatres

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Evening Upstairs
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

Paducah has a fascinating history of theaters beginning in the 1850s.

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.

Labor 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 "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.