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Drop Your Drawers
The public is invited to Drop Your Drawers as part of the McCracken County Public Library's 7th annual campaign to collect new packages of new underwear for children in need.
Thanksgiving 1899
Mention Thanksgiving and turkey instantly pops in your head. But we in the Local and Family History Department agree that the best part of the meal is not the turkey, but the stuffing. Ahhhhh! the stuffing!
New Digital Additions to Historic Paducah Hotel Ledger Collection
The McCracken County Public Library Local and Family History staff have added to their Historic Digital Paducah Hotel Ledger Collection.
Sweet Paducah
A short history of confectionery, candy manufacturers and candy wholesalers in Paducah, KY from the mid-1800's to the beginning of the 21st Century
Hey Swifties, Recommended Reading for each Era!
In celebration of the release of “The Eras Tour” movie and “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” on October 27th, 2023, please enjoy this carefully selected list of reccomended reads to go with each Swift Era, from her debut country album to her most recent
The McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society Returns to Monthly Meetings
The McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society returns to monthly meetings, Wednesday Sept. 13, 2023 in the Library Meeting Room at 1:30 P.M.
Sources and Tips for Researching Family History with an Emphasis on Emancipated Slaves
Sources and Tips for Researching Family History with an Emphasis on Emancipated Slaves
General Sources:
Newspaper Databases (paid for or available through MCPL)
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
FAQ about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
What is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library?
Introducing the W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
We are proud to open our newly outfitted Multi-Media Classroom for public reservation! This room is on the 1st floor of the Library by the public computers.
Are You There, Judith? It’s Me, Matthew, or The Time I Got an Hor D’Oeuvre from Judy Blume
Key West, Florida is a special sort of place: roosters prancing through the streets, Hemingway’s six-toed cats, karaoke taxi cabs, conch fritters, flowing streams of daquiris, loud music, louder people, quiet hammocks, colors heretofore unseen, an
Quilts in the Library
We appreciate Elaine Stevens, and the members of Paducah Stitch n’ Quilt Guild for loaning us these beautiful handmade quilts. We are Ready for Quilt Week 2022!
1950 Census Released By National Archives
The U. S. National Archives has released the 1950 Census online! This release provides a snapshot of the nation’s population and is an amazing resource for researchers of history and genealogy.
Local and Family History Department Uploads New Online Black History Collections and Genealogy Video
The McCracken County Local and Family History Department has added new collections to the library’s online historical digital collections, along with a new video for the beginner genealogist.