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Historical Paducah Cemetery Adventure

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Dying for an adventure this summer? Join us for a bike ride to Maplelawn and Oak Grove Cemeteries to explore Paducah’s local history. Once at the cemeteries there will be a walking...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Dying for an adventure this summer? Join us for a bike ride to Maplelawn and Oak Grove Cemeteries to explore Paducah’s local history. Once at the cemeteries there will be a walking tour.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Resource Fair

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community. Community partners will be on site to offer help and talk about the se...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Digital skills: KYVL digital tools for school

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
W. David Denton Multi-Media Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) is a free resource available to all Kentuckians.  You can prep for the school year by learning what resources are available for school-age chil...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) is a free resource available to all Kentuckians.  You can prep for the school year by learning what resources are available for school-age children, from read-aloud books to encyclopedias.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

101 Series What's All the Buzz? Nature's Big Cicada Emergence

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This year cicadas are getting a lot of attention! With a rare double brood emerging in the eastern United States these insects have been seen all over the news!   Join...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

This year cicadas are getting a lot of attention! With a rare double brood emerging in the eastern United States these insects have been seen all over the news! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fit Lit Walking Book Club: Really Very Crunchy

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meet at the Library at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fit Lit Walking Book Club will meet at the Library on the 4th Mondays of the month at 5:30 to walk and talk. In July, meet up and join staff as we walk around downtown and discuss ...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meet at the Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Fit Lit Walking Book Club will meet at the Library on the 4th Mondays of the month at 5:30 to walk and talk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digital skills: Learn the Basics of Google Docs

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
W. David Denton Multi-Media Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Docs is for word processing, like typing a letter or a resume.  Google Docs makes it easy to collaborate with others. Create your first Google Doc, share it with others, and l...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Docs is for word processing, like typing a letter or a resume.  Google Docs makes it easy to collaborate with others.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI : 101

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Navigating the Brave New World of Generative Artificial Intelligence, a presentation led by Dr. Michael Bordieri, Associate Professor of Psychology Murray State University. No l...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Navigating the Brave New World of Generative Artificial Intelligence, a presentation led by Dr. Michael Bordieri, Associate Professor of Psychology Murray State University.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pedal in Paducah

Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet at the Library at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Grab your bike and gather with riders of all levels to tour some of Paducah's most notable spots in this series of laid-back, leisurely-paced, family-friendly rides. Rides are abou...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meet at the Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Grab your bike and gather with riders of all levels to tour some of Paducah's most notable spots in this series of laid-back, leisurely-paced, family-friendly rides. Rides are about 10 miles long and no rider is left behind.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family History Post Emancipation

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
W. David Denton Multi-Media Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Kristen and Nathan as they discuss tips and tricks for researching your family history, using library resources! In conjunction with the 8th of August Emancipation Celebration...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: W. David Denton Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Discussion
Event Details:

Join Kristen and Nathan as they discuss tips and tricks for researching your family history, using library resources!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pebble/Shell Art on Canvas

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be making art on canvas using pebbles and shells with drawn embellishments, like the photo shown. Registration opens July 5th. 

Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Event Details:

We will be making art on canvas using pebbles and shells with drawn embellishments, like the photo shown. Registration opens July 5th. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience. Our yoga classes take place t...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Lemon Stamped Tea Towel Craft

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and make a cute, vibrant decor addition to your kitchen, as we use sliced lemons to stamp yellow paint onto tea towels. Please register here (after July 12) to reserve a seat....

Required
Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come and make a cute, vibrant decor addition to your kitchen, as we use sliced lemons to stamp yellow paint onto tea towels. Please register here (after July 12) to reserve a seat. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

OverBooked Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room! Come tell us about your latest read and get some sugges...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Resource Fair

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community. Community partners will be on site to offer help and talk about the se...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evenings Upstairs: Paducah's Early Theatres

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paducah has a fascinating history of theaters beginning in the 1850s. There were all sorts of entertainment from canvases, moving on a scroll in the early 1860s,  to dramas, &...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

Paducah has a fascinating history of theaters beginning in the 1850s.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pedal in Paducah

Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet at the Library at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Grab your bike and gather with riders of all levels to tour some of Paducah's most notable spots in this series of laid-back, leisurely-paced, family-friendly rides. Rides are abou...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meet at the Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Grab your bike and gather with riders of all levels to tour some of Paducah's most notable spots in this series of laid-back, leisurely-paced, family-friendly rides. Rides are about 10 miles long and no rider is left behind.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

OverBooked Club

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room! Come tell us about your latest read and get some sugges...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Come chat about books! moderated by Kristen and Michelle. Every second Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the conference room!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Society

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome to join. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bend and Book Yoga

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience. Our yoga classes take place t...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class, Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Led by instructors from True North Yoga, this free community yoga class series is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Stipple-Painted Fall Tote Bag Craft

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in making stipple-painted "fall" tote bags in festive fall colors! This program is for adults 18 and older. Please sign up online to save your seat. 

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in making stipple-painted "fall" tote bags in festive fall colors! This program is for adults 18 and older. Please sign up online to save your seat. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Resource Fair

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community. Community partners will be on site to offer help and talk about the se...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Come to the library to find out about resources for housing, food, employment and wellbeing in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evenings Upstairs: Market House Theatre- How an Idea to Save a Building Became a Cultural Cornerstone of Creativity in Paducah

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Evening Upstairs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Market House Theatre- How an Idea to Save a Building Became a Cultural Cornerstone of Creativity in Paducah Join Michael Cochran as he highlights the theatre's success in arts e...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evening Upstairs
Event Details:

Market House Theatre- How an Idea to Save a Building Became a Cultural Cornerstone of Creativity in Paducah

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wooden Slice Pumpkin Magnet Craft

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in making pumpkin magnets out of slices of wood that we will paint, and add a stem and magnet to. This program is only for adults ages 18 and up. Please reserve your seat o...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in making pumpkin magnets out of slices of wood that we will paint, and add a stem and magnet to. This program is only for adults ages 18 and up. Please reserve your seat online. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bats in Kentucky 101

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at McCracken County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This Spooky Spotlight on Bats in Kentucky will be led by Jordan Tandy, Naturalist Woodlands Nature Station Land Between The Lakes. Tis the season for. . . bats!  ...

Library Branch: McCracken County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion
Event Details:

This Spooky Spotlight on Bats in Kentucky will be led by Jordan Tandy, Naturalist Woodlands Nature Station Land Between The Lakes.

Tis the season for. . . bats!