Christmas closing 2025

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

Event List

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This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time

Tuesday, March 31, 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 31, 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 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.

Easter Day

All Day
McCracken County Public Library, Brary Bus Bookmobile

The McCracken County Public Library will be closed for this holiday, everyone enjoy and stay safe!

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

Story Time

Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 14, 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

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

Story Time

Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 21, 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.

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, April 21, 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, 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time

Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 28, 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, April 28, 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

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

Laugh & Learn

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

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 "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.

Memorial Day

All Day
McCracken County Public Library, Brary Bus Bookmobile

The McCracken County Public Library will be closed for this holiday, everyone enjoy and stay safe!

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!