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This article is reprinted from January 2016

Ghost signs. Paducah is haunted by them. Stand just about anywhere in downtown Paducah, look up, and you’re likely to see one.

The McCracken County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program 2026 theme is “Unearth a Story.” We will have programs and reading challenges for all ages in June and July at McCracken County Public Library.

AARP volunteers will once again be at the Library to assist with tax preparation. They will take appointments for Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm from February 6th until April 10th. 

Paducah native, Fate Clifford “River” Marable (1890 – 1947), is often referred to as the father of Riverboat Jazz.

Former Paducahean Lolita Amiet was a soprano singer who traveled the United States performing in numerous vaudeville and concert groups. - Nathan Lynn, Local and Family History

Harry Lookofsky was a violinist whose career spanned numerous genres of American music during the 20^th century. Born in Paducah, Lookofsky went on to become a member of the St.

It’s one of our persistent local legends… that famed English author Charles Dickens actually came to Paducah in the 1850’s!

While best known as a Midwest big band leader, Jack Staulcup was also a musician, vocalist, recording artist, composer, businessman, and union advocate.

Pianist, Ida Mae Maples was one of Chicago's premier female band leaders during the 1920s.

Paducah native Boyd Atkins was a musician, composer, and band leader, whose career began playing violin in the original riverboat jazz band of Fate Marable.

We are excited to announce our new Community Support Advocate! Stop in to the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays between 3 and 7 pm to meet Katie! 

At the beginning of October 1903, the Paducah Daily News-Democrat announced a unique contest: BRING US THE BIGGEST TURKEY AND WIN a $10 GOLD PIECE.

During the first week of October 1906, Paducahans saw something they probably hadn’t seen before. Pumpkins, scores of them, floating down the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers!

Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools.