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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

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

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

Reelfoot Lake and the Great Earthquakes that Created it

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion, Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults

Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee is a natural wonder that from its beginnings—the result of a historic seismic event in 1811 and 1812—has captivated visitors and sparked the imagination of generations.

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

Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee is a natural wonder that from its beginnings—the result of a historic seismic event in 1811 and 1812—has captivated visitors and sparked the imagination of generations.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kentucky's Veep: A 'Back Row' Perspective of the Life and Legacy of Alben W. Barkley

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

Doors open 5 PM Presentation 5:30-6:30 PM

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

Doors open 5 PM Presentation 5:30-6:30 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

The History of the Land Between the Lakes: Human Interactions with a Changing Landscape from Prehistory to Modern Day

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion, Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults

Led by Christopher Thornock, Archaeologist, Tribal liaison and Heritage Program Manager at LBL

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

Led by Christopher Thornock, Archaeologist, Tribal liaison and Heritage Program Manager at LBL

This event is in the "Adults" group

The 1862 Battles for Forts Henry and Donelson: The Opening of the Western Theater

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion, Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults

Join Park Ranger David Hatfield as he discusses the 1862 battles at Forts Henry & Donelson, a decisive win that secured Kentucky for the Union and marked a major turning point in the Western Theater

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

Join Park Ranger David Hatfield as he discusses the 1862 battles at Forts Henry & Donelson, a decisive win that secured Kentucky for the Union and marked a major turning point in the Western Theater

This event is in the "Adults" group

Steamboats and Shipyards Along the Lower Ohio River

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion, Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults

Evenings Upstairs Series presents Steamboats and Shipyards Along the Lower Ohio River led by author Robert H. Swenson.

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

Evenings Upstairs Series presents Steamboats and Shipyards Along the Lower Ohio River led by author Robert H. Swenson.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hello from Camp Taylor: How Kentucky Prepared Soldiers to Fight "Over There" in the Great War

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

Evenings Upstairs Series Presents Hello from Camp Taylor: How Kentucky Prepared Soldiers to Fight "Over There" in the Great War led by Brent Taylor, Professor of History at West Kentucky Community & Technical Coll

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

Evenings Upstairs Series Presents Hello from Camp Taylor: How Kentucky Prepared Soldiers to Fight "Over There" in the Great War led by Brent Taylor, Professor of History at West Kentucky Community & Technical Coll