Recommended Reads for Spooky Season
Spooky seasonal recommendations from library staff at McCracken County Public Library- All of these are available for check-out from the Library!
Great Seasonal Reads for Kids:
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Banned Books Week 2024 is September 22nd to 28th!
According to the American Library Association (ALA), 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.
Introducing the Tech Assist Program @ MCLIB
Introducing Tech Assist appointments! Make an appointment (up to two weeks in advance) if you need help with a tech question or a gadget. Call 270-442-2510 x119 to make an appointment.
Back To School!
We offer a variety of free resources to help with your back-to-school needs. Learn more about our School Outreach Coordinator and how to find your next AR book.
Nagel and Myer Items Added to Historic Digital Collections
The name “Nagel” has been associated with watches and jewelry in Paducah (KY) since 1865, when the first William Nagel began a watchmaking trade inside a Paducah furniture store.
McCracken County to Celebrate 200th Anniversary with New Book
*The deadline for submissions and pre-orders has been extended to October 31st
McCracken County, Kentucky - Bicentennial History Book, 1825-2025
2024 Summer Reading Challenges
Our Summer reading challenges for all ages run from June 1st to July 31st. Kids, teens and adults will all get a cool keychain flashlight lantern, and be entered into a drawing of their choice for a grand prize.
Summer Reading 2024
The McCracken County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program 2024 theme is “Adventure Begins at Your library.” We have programs and reading challenges for all ages in June and July at McCracken County Public Library.
McAngler's Panfishing Derby
Beginning May 1st you can enter a recent photo of you and your best panfish caught, for a chance to win a basket full of cool fishing tackle and prizes at the McCracken County Public Library. Participants ages 5 and up are eligible to win.
Manga to Young Adult: Read-a-likes
Whether you're an avid manga reader, a devoted YA enthusiast, or a curious soul eager to explore the intersection of these two worlds, this article will shine a bit of light onto the thematic parallels, character complexities, and universal messages that bridge these storytelling traditions. Choosing from both newer and time-tested titles, we’ve listed ten manga series with the addition of a few YA titles of similar structure for you to check out!
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The History of the Building of Augusta Tilghman High School in Paducah, Kentucky
(Find more photographs in our Digital Collections)
Solar Eclipse News & Events
On Monday April 8th, 2024 Paducah will be in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse! We will be giving out glasses for safe viewing of the solar eclipse beginning March 15th (2 per customer, while supplies last).
AARP Tax Aid
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 2:30 pm from February 14th to April 12th.
Black History Month Programs
February is Black History Month, and the McCracken County Public Library is celebrating with some amazing library programs. Come celebrate and learn with us about just some of the rich history of African Americans in Kentucky and in McCracken County.
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