Upcoming Events

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!

Learn New Languages Through Topics You Love

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!

We are partnering with Maiden Alley to bring you the opportunity to view this moving documentary about librarians uniting to combat book banning and defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, F

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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! All are welcome. Sign up here to reserve a spot. 

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.