Articles : Local and Family History

We appreciate Elaine Stevens, and the members of Paducah Stitch n’ Quilt Guild for loaning us these beautiful handmade quilts. We are Ready for Quilt Week 2022!Please come […]

The U. S. National Archives has released the 1950 Census online! This release provides a snapshot of the nation’s population and is an amazing resource […]

The United States Federal Census has been taken every 10 years since 1790 and is a highly used source for genealogical and historical researchers. These […]

The McCracken County Local and Family History Department has added new collections to the library’s online historical digital collections, along with a new video for […]

August 8th is a time of celebration, remembrance, and fellowship within Paducah and the surrounding area. While the specific day has numerous origin stories, the week surrounding the date remains a moment to reflect […]

As the library celebrates the 50th Anniversary of our current building, we’ve compiled a little history of the programs, services, and people that have been […]

The story of how Paducah got its name has been through many twists and turns over the years. Most everyone is familiar with the legend […]

In the 1979, the rock band The Police released their song “Message in a Bottle,” and in it, the lead singer, Sting, croons the lyrics: […]

This book from our Local and Family History stacks, A Revision of the Ordinances and Municipal Laws of the City of Paducah, Kentucky (1904), may […]

Carrying your own reusable water bottle around is the thing to do these days. Not only is it good for you, it’s good for the […]