Community Support Advocate

We now have a Community Support Advocate! Stop in to the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays between 1 and 7 pm or Thursdays between 11 am and 3 pm to meet Katie! 

Office Hours: 
1-7 pm Mondays & Wednesdays
11 am-3 pm Thursdays 

Walk-Ins welcome, or make an appointment at the front desk, or call Katie! 423-451-2068 (Call or text). 

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e-mail: [email protected]

 

Overview:

Katie can

  • Provide resource navigation: Help connect patrons with community services such as food assistance, housing programs, healthcare, or transportation resources.
  • Help fill out applications for benefits, job programs, or other social services.
  • Connect to mental health supports: Offer information on local counseling, crisis lines, and mental health programs 

Benefits:

  • Easy access to free, confidential help in a welcoming setting
  • Personalized guidance based on specific needs
  • Help navigating housing, healthcare, and benefit systems
  • Support with forms, applications, and documentation
  • Empowerment to build confidence and self-advocacy skills
  • Ongoing follow-up to ensure continued progress

Upcoming Events

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

PlayTime Company

9:30am–2:00pm
Children, Teens, All Ages
Community Event, Performance, Story Time
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Performances at 9:30, 11:00, & 1:00. A fun and interactive show by the talented actors from the Market House Theatre. This year’s show will be “GOLDILOCKS.”

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

McCracken County Library is now offering the services of a Community Support Advocate;

What A Community Support Advocate does:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Hours Community Support Advocate

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellbeing
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

McCracken County Library is now offering the services of a Community Support Advocate;

What A Community Support Advocate does:

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
Children, Teens, All Ages
Community Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come upstairs to enjoy playing a variety of board games.

This event is in the "Adults" group

101 Series Presents  AI as a Tool for Everyday Life

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
101 Series, Community Event, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 101 Series, Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword, it is becoming an everyday tool that people of all ages can use to learn, create, and connect. In this talk, Dr.

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

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale

9:00am–6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Book Club, Community Event, Offsite Event
Offsite Event
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Offsite Program
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Club, Community Event, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Friday June 5th 9am to 6pm and Saturday June 6th 9am to 12pm at