Christmas closing 2025

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

Upcoming Events

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OverBooked Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pine Cone Christmas Trees

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in decorating pine cones in mini terra cotta to resemble Christmas trees. Sign up here to reserve a seat!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Society

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Community Event, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

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

Carols in the Garden

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Community Event, Performance
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Library Garden
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Performance
Event Details:

Join library staff for an evening of caroling and fun in the library garden. Bring a chair and a blanket as we celebrate the holiday season.

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

Bend and Book Yoga

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

2025 Book Review

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Do you like your book reviews with a side of sass?  Then we have the event for you!  It's time for our annual year-end book review!

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

Resource Fair

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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

Snowman Cork Keychains

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in transforming champagne corks into cute snowman keychains. Sign up here to reserve a seat!

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

International 4-H Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Class, Community Event, Programas en Español
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Community Event, Programas en Español
Event Details:

Finding Resources on Topics You Care About

This event is in the "Adults" group

McFlix - Film Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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

101 Series Presents Winter Weather Preparedness (rescheduled event)

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

Winter Weather Preparedness (rescheduled event)

 Winter months yields the chances for very cold temperatures, snow, freezing rain, sleet, and strong winds and the impacts of those weather elements.

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

Bend and Book Yoga

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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

DIY Friendship Tea (Spiced Tea)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in formulating a great Friendship Tea (spiced tea) recipe to take a sample home to try. Perfect for cold winter days! We also may be sipping while we're concocting! Please register here to save a seat.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Society

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Community Event, Discussion
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

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

Resource Fair

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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

Notes on Paducah Musical History: Early Jazz 

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Community Event, Discussion, Evening Upstairs
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 Notes on Paducah Musical History: Early Jazz 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Behind the Notes with Raffaele

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Community Event, Discussion
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

SHiNE Dance with Katie Underwood

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellbeing
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun beginners dance class, instructed by Katie Underwood! If you've never done it, well great! You'll fit in with the rest of us! I guarantee you'll have a blast while burning off those calories!

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

International 4-H Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Class, Community Event, Programas en Español
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Community Event, Programas en Español
Event Details:

Learn New Languages Through Topics You Love

This event is in the "Adults" group

McFlix - Film Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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

DIY Pine Sol

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making homemade pine sol, the natural way, with pine needles and a few other ingredients that you probably already have at home! Please sign up online. 

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

Resource Fair

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
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

A Story From the Metropolitan

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Community Event, Evening Upstairs, Performance
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Evening Upstairs, Performance
Event Details:

The Hotel Metropolitan and the McCracken County Public Library have partnered to share A Story from the Metropolitan. Ms.