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.
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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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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 re
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.