Community Calendar

Join us for an opening reception of former Paducah artist, Polly Newman's, oil paintings series, River Memories. This event is a collaboration between the River Discovery Center and the McCracken County Public Library.

McCracken County Library is now offering the services of a Community Support Advocate;

What A Community Support Advocate does:

• Provide resource navigation: Help connect you with community services such as food assistance, housing programs, healthcare, or transportation resources.
• Assist with forms and applications: Help fill out applications for benefits, job programs, or other social services.
• Connect to mental health supports: Offer information on local counseling, crisis lines, and mental health programs

Benefits: 

• Easy access to free, confidential help in a welcoming setting
• Personalized guidance based on your specific needs
• Help navigating housing, healthcare, and benefit systems
• Support with forms, applications, and documentation
• Empowerment to build confidence and self-advocacy skills
• Ongoing follow-up to ensure continued progress

The library is hosting a job fair in partnership with the Paducah Kentucky Career Center!

Experience the smoky flavors, live music, and community spirit of Barbecue on the River, a beloved Paducah tradition! Each year, this festival brings together the region’s best pitmasters, serving up mouthwatering barbecue while supporting local charities. Stroll along the scenic riverfront, savoring three days of delicious eats, craft vendors, and entertainment!

Find the vendors, music line-up, and more at www.paducah.travel/events/annual-festivals-and-events/barbecue-on-the-river.

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!)

You’ve got projects you want to work on, and we’ve got the space for you to use!
-Tables to spread out as needed
-Climate controlled environment
-Can be quiet or chatty! Bring headphones to catch up on your favorite shows or listen to an audiobook.
-Most importantly — we have snacks. We’ve got all kinds of K-cups and cookies for an evening pick-me-up.
-Plus! Shehan and Mari-Alice are on hand to help as needed. Between the two of them, they have a reasonable amount of experience with crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, sewing, and a teeny tiny little bit of embroidery.
Yarn and Yap meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays at Hopkinsville-Christian Co. Public Library. They meet upstairs. Elevator access is available.

Every Thursday at 5 PM
2-Person “Luck of the Draw” 9-Hole Scramble
• $12 per person (includes cart + green fee)
• Random teams, laid-back, competitive fun

An evening of chocolate and more! Fill your box with delectable sweets from local vendors. Hosted by the Kappa Department of the Murray Women's Club.

September 24
5:30 to 7:00 pm

El programa de ESL de la biblioteca 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. Está abierto a todos los niveles y promueve el aprendizaje continuo, el intercambio cultural y la conexión comunitaria.

Lamentablemente tendremos un cupo limitado de 20 personas por clase.

The library’s 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. Open to all levels, it promotes lifelong learning, cultural exchange, and community connection.

Unfortunately will be having a limit of 20 persons per class.

Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.

What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!
Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.

Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.

Register today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!

Please note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.