McCracken County Public Library

10/11/2026

Monday:
The library will be closed on Monday.

Tuesday:
Story Time - Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.

Dodging Diabetes Healthy Lifestyle Support Health Dept. Class - A year- long Healthy Lifestyle support series for those who qualify: Prediabetes, at risk for Prediabetes. Contact 270-444-9625 ext. 107 for more information. No charge for the program.

Wednesday:
Genealogy Society - Monthly meeting of the McCracken County Genealogical and Historical Society. All are welcome.

Strong Roots, Connected Families: Navigating Youth Mental Health Together - Session 1: Understanding the Foundation. An Introduction to Your Child’s Mental Health.

Thursday:
Thursday Crafternoons - Every Thursday afternoon is a craft day, a wonderful chance for kids and their grown-ups to come together, get creative, and enjoy some fun with a special craft activity. (While supplies last!)

101 Series Happy Golden Years: The Importance of Elder Law Planning - Elder law covers a broad range of issues, from estate planning and long-term care to guardianship and healthcare decision-making.

10/08/2026

Bend & Book yoga this Saturday at noon at the Library! With True North Yoga ✌🕊☮

🧘🏽‍♂️ Join us Saturday October 10th for Yoga at McCracken Co. Public Library
This monthly FREE class is held at McCracken Co Public Library! No matter your level or demographic, this class is open to anyone!!

📚 When weather appropriate class is held outside, otherwise class is in the upstairs conference room!

You don’t need to register!

10/05/2026

🌙Are you afraid of the dark? 🐺
For many animals, that's their favorite time! ✨
Join us on the second floor October 6th from 3:00-4:30 pm for fun-filled games, crafts, and activities all about the animals that come out at night. Children are welcome to come dressed up as their favorite animal, daytime or nighttime ones!🦉🦊🦝

10/05/2026

The Library will be closed Monday, October 12, for staff training. We will reopen Tuesday, October 13, at 9 a.m.

10/04/2026

Monday:
ESL Class - El programa de ESL ofrece un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo donde los participantes mejoran sus habilidades en inglés a través de actividades de conversaciónes, lecturas, escritura y comprensión auditiva. El programa se enfoca en la comunicación en situaciones de la vida diaria, ayudando a los participantes a desarrollar confianza para el trabajo, la escuela y la interacción en la comunidad.
The ESL program provides a welcoming and supportive environment where the participants improve their English skills through conversation, reading, writing, and listening activities. The program focuses on real-life communication, helping participants build confidence for everyday situations such as work, school, and community interactions.

The Wellness Workshop - Self-care is better together! This monthly program invites you to gather, create, and connect while making simple self-care products to support everyday well-being. You can start your week off right with a little self love!

Tuesday:
Animals After Dark - Are you afraid of the dark? For many animals, that's their favorite time! Come join us on the second floor from 3:00-4:30 pm for fun-filled games, crafts, and activities all about the animals that come out at night.

McFlix Showing @ Maiden Alley "Free for All: The Public Library" - Join Justin and the McFLIX crew for a free showing at Maiden Alley Cinema!

Thursday:
Thursday Crafternoons: Decorate A Tote Bag - Get creative at the library with our Tote Bag Craft! Kids can decorate their own canvas tote bag with fabric paint and markers, then take their one-of-a-kind creation home or use it to carry their library books.

Free to Be You and Me: A Banned Books Week Celebration - To Celebrate freedom of expression and the freedom to read what we want we will gather to watch the 40 minute 1974 television special Free to Be.

Saturday:
Bend and Book Yoga- 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. In the garden during warmer months or meeting room, as we reconnect and center with easy paced yoga classes.

10/02/2026

Do you love schools? Do you love connecting to kids and showing them the power of libraries? Then we want YOU!

The McCracken County Public Library is searching for our next School Outreach Coordinator! Help turn our local students into the readers and leaders of tomorrow - apply now!

10/02/2026

Happy Anniversary, Sarah!!!

Congratulations to our part-time team member, Sarah, who celebrates 20 YEARS with Team McLib today! Sarah also received a letter from Judge Executive Craig Clymer thanking her for her many years of service to our community.

Adult Services Manager Lea and Library Director Justin got a quick photo with Sarah and her letter to share the joy! Drop a comment to say thanks if Sarah made your day better!

10/01/2026

☸️ Join us TONIGHT for Evenings Upstairs, Steamboats & Shipyards Along the Lower Ohio River by author Robert H. Swenson. River Discovery Center

10/01/2026

Beginning today, we're happily accepting donations of new or gently used children's Halloween costumes. Feel free to bring your donations to the circulation desk upstairs.