Christmas closing 2025
The Library will be closed on December 24th and 25th. We will be open regular hours on Friday, December 26th.
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Visit the All of Us Journey
The All of Us Journey is headed your way! The Journey features interactive activities, games, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of your participation in health research.
Summer Reading 2025
The McCracken County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program 2025 theme is “Color Your World.” We have programs and reading challenges for all ages in June and July at McCracken County Public Library.
McAngler's Panfishing Derby 2025
Beginning June 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.
Quilts in the Library!
Quilt Week is coming! and we are ready to celebrate everything quilting here at the Library.
2025 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 5th to April 11th.
What were they Reading in 1825?
As we celebrate the Bicentennial of McCracken County on January 11th, 2025, I have been thinking about what life was like in Western Kentucky in 1825. Take a journey back in time to find out!
8th annual Drop your Drawers at the Library Campaign
Everyone is invited to Drop Your Drawers in December as part of the McCracken County Public Library's 8th annual campaign to collect new packages of new underwear for children in need.
McCracken County to Celebrate 200th Anniversary with New Book
*The deadline for page submissions and pre-orders has been extended to January 31st 2025!
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.
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.