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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Open Hours Community Support Advocate

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

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

What A Community Support Advocate does:

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Story Time 1pm

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Love on a Leash

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams!

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

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Hours Community Support Advocate

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

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

What A Community Support Advocate does:

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
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

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

Story Time

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Story Time 1pm

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Story Time

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Story Time 1pm

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Story Time

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Laugh & Learn

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
On the Floor at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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.

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Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: On the Floor
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time 1pm

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Story Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

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

Story Time 1pm

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.  

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Love on a Leash

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams!

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

Hey there, parents! We'd love you and your kids to join us every fourth Tuesday in the upstairs Meeting Room. Your child can have the wonderful opportunity to read to one of our amazing pet therapy dog teams!

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.