Christmas closing 2025

The Library will be closed on December 24th and 25th. We will be open regular hours on Friday, December 26th. 

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Behind the Notes with Raffaele

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

101 Series Presents John Crenshaw, 1800s Salt Baron, and Slave Trader

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

John Crenshaw, 1800s Salt Baron, and Slave Trader

Led by Southeastern Illinois historian & Author, Todd Carr

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

John Crenshaw, 1800s Salt Baron, and Slave Trader

Led by Southeastern Illinois historian & Author, Todd Carr

This event is in the "Adults" group

McFlix - Film Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

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

101 Series Hidden in the Stacks: Classic Magic from the Pages of Time

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Prepare to be amazed by a renowned magician who uncovered the secrets of magic in this very library!

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by a renowned magician who uncovered the secrets of magic in this very library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

101 Series Hiss-tory of Snakes

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join lead naturalist John Pollpeter from the Woodlands Nature Station to discover the snake species that make Kentucky their home.  Learn about their role in the ecosystem, how to identify venomous species, and get an up-close look at several

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join lead naturalist John Pollpeter from the Woodlands Nature Station to discover the snake species that make Kentucky their home.  Learn about their role in the ecosystem, how to identify venomous species, and get an up-close look at several

This event is in the "Adults" group

Behind the Notes with Raffaele

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

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

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

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.

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

Resource Fair

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Mini Book Sale

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
W. David Denton Multi-Media Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Bargain books and audiovisual materials will once again be available for purchase at the Friends of the McCracken County Public Library’s Mini Book sale! These are Like-New, High Quality Books to enjoy yourself, or give to others!

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Bargain books and audiovisual materials will once again be available for purchase at the Friends of the McCracken County Public Library’s Mini Book sale! These are Like-New, High Quality Books to enjoy yourself, or give to others!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Iconic Paducah Businesses 

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in a journey to the past as we explore four iconic businesses which had and still have a big impact on Paducah: Cohen’s, Kirchhoff’s, Finkel’s and Hank Brothers. These buildings still grace the “skyline” of Paducah.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

Come join us in a journey to the past as we explore four iconic businesses which had and still have a big impact on Paducah: Cohen’s, Kirchhoff’s, Finkel’s and Hank Brothers. These buildings still grace the “skyline” of Paducah.

This event is in the "Adults" group

101 Series Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

101 Series Presents

Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest

led by Shawn Gossman, Hiking with Shawn 

Thursday April 2, 2026 5:30-6:30 PM.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

101 Series Presents

Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest

led by Shawn Gossman, Hiking with Shawn 

Thursday April 2, 2026 5:30-6:30 PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

McFlix - Film Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

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

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

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.

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

Behind the Notes with Raffaele

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

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

Resource Fair

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

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

Fancywork: Needlework, Quilting, and Crafts in the 1800s

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults

For thousands of years, women were responsible for “plain sewing”—spinning, weaving, and sewing textiles for everyday use.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

For thousands of years, women were responsible for “plain sewing”—spinning, weaving, and sewing textiles for everyday use.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Behind the Notes with Raffaele

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion as we go "Behind the Notes" with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Discover the artistry, passion, techniques, and stories that shape every performance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

McFlix - Film Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Why Mozart Matters

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion, Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was perhaps one of the most consequential composers during the Classical Period.

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion, Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was perhaps one of the most consequential composers during the Classical Period.

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

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

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.

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

Resource Fair

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

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

McFlix - Film Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Justin and Isabel for lively discussion about movies and TV shows on the first Tuesday of each month! We don't discuss any particular movie or show; we want to talk about whatever you've been watching!

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

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

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.

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

Resource Fair

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

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.