The Capitol BG

The Capitol BG The Capitol is a historical landmark in downtown Bowling Green, KY, managed by Warren County Public Library.

WCPL events are free; other ticketed events are managed through our web site. The Capitol (formerly The Capitol Arts Center) has entered the next chapter in its long history of providing a place for south central Kentucky residents to enjoy the arts. Listed in the National Register as a contributing site in the Downtown Bowling Green Commercial District the Capitol is owned by Warren County, and n

ow managed and staffed by Warren County Public Library. For more information and upcoming events please visit capitolbg.org. The Capitol hosts free movies, free library events, live performances, concerts, and a variety of community events. It is available to rent for private movies showings, weddings, and receptions. For information on renting the facility for your next event call 270-904-6040.

Jeff Goldblum stars in this David Cronenberg directed body horror classic screening at the Capitol next Wednesday, June ...
06/05/2026

Jeff Goldblum stars in this David Cronenberg directed body horror classic screening at the Capitol next Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m! This movie is free, rated R, and no tickets are required! This screening will be co-hosted by BG Horror Club!

Due to public performance laws, we are unable to promote our movie titles on social media. For a full list of upcoming movies, please visit capitolbg.org/movies!

Warren County Public Library

Canadian country music Hall of Fame inductee Lisa Brokop and Nashville hit songwriter Paul Jefferson have come together ...
06/03/2026

Canadian country music Hall of Fame inductee Lisa Brokop and Nashville hit songwriter Paul Jefferson have come together with two shows to create one amazing night of classic country music! Join us at the Capitol on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. as these two Nashville based music biz veterans pay homage to their heroes, Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr.

You can purchase tickets for this event at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/93900041/a-patsy-cline-tribute-with-hank-lives-bowling-green-the-capitol-by-warren-county-public-library?partner_id=100&_gl=1*16znbcq*_ga*MTg5NTg4NDMwNS4xNzc4NTkxNDU3*_ga_7Y0SZM78KS*czE3ODA0OTE2MDEkbzE0JGcxJHQxNzgwNDkyMzEzJGo1NSRsMCRoMjA2NzM1NjQwNw..*_ga_C1P9W194QV*czE3ODA0OTE2MDEkbzE0JGcxJHQxNzgwNDkyMzEzJGo1NSRsMCRoMjkyMDUwNDUw

Y'all -- it's almost time! A few last-minute kickoff day reminders!☀️The Capitol will be closed all day Thursday; the st...
06/03/2026

Y'all -- it's almost time! A few last-minute kickoff day reminders!
☀️The Capitol will be closed all day Thursday; the staff look forward to seeing you at Ephram White Park!
☀️There will be no onsite library programs for children Thursday, so that everyone can attend the kickoff!
☀️The Flying Frog Farm will perform at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the gym, debuting their amazing song, "Legendary Reader," which will also be released on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, Pandora, and YouTube that day!
☀️We can't wait to see you and celebrate in epic style! You're going to have so much fun!

🎂Happy 5th birthday to our friends at Capitol Books, the charming (gently) used book store at the Capitol. Staffed by Fr...
06/03/2026

🎂Happy 5th birthday to our friends at Capitol Books, the charming (gently) used book store at the Capitol. Staffed by Friends of the Library Warren County volunteers, the downtown store provides a peaceful browsing experience with a great selection of like-new book titles, as well as puzzles and some media. On any given day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (and during some special weekend / evening events), you'll see parents and grandparents reading together in the children's area along with readers of all ages browsing the shelves for well-priced treasures. Proceeds of the sales ultimately benefit the Warren County Public Library, as the Friends group supports special projects and library programs all year long. Happy birthday, FRIENDS!

NOTE: While it's normally open every week day, this week the store will be closed Thursday, as the Capitol is closing so that its staff can work the Summer Reading Program's "Legendary Party" at Ephram White Park.

Join SOKY Alliance at the Capitol this Saturday, June 6 for two free movie screenings! At 5 p.m. (rated PG), an unpopula...
06/02/2026

Join SOKY Alliance at the Capitol this Saturday, June 6 for two free movie screenings! At 5 p.m. (rated PG), an unpopular but optimistic high-school teen in early 1960s Baltimore gets onto a local dance program, which she eventually integrates, causing a scandal in the whole city. At 7 p.m. (rated R), a gay couple, played by Nathan Lane and Robin Williams, is challenged to play it straight when their son brings home his fiancée -- the daughter of an ultraconservative senator played by Gene Hackman! Both screenings are free and no tickets are required!

Due to copyright laws, we are unable to promote our movie titles on social media. For a full list of upcoming movies, please visit capitolbg.org/movies!

Warren County Public Library SOKY Alliance

Job posting announcement: Contractor Event Staff If you have evening or weekend flexibility, consider applying for this ...
06/02/2026

Job posting announcement: Contractor Event Staff

If you have evening or weekend flexibility, consider applying for this open contract position! Perfect for someone with a hospitality background who is comfortable working independently, the role would be to serve as a host and Warren County Public Library representative at The Capitol BG and SOKY Center. Events would include movie screenings, stage plays, concerts, birthday parties, private rentals, speaker events, field trips, and related events scheduled on nights and weekends. The schedule would vary from week to week. Go to warrenpl.org/emplyment for the full job description and to download an application.

We're three weeks away from welcoming one of our favorite returning acts to the Capitol stage! On Monday, June 22 at 7 p...
06/01/2026

We're three weeks away from welcoming one of our favorite returning acts to the Capitol stage! On Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m, join us for a night of Celtic music & poetry as we celebrate the longest day of the year! Rebecca Baumbach, Skip Cleavinger, Pat Broaders and John Skelton will be playing Irish flute, tin whistles, Galician pipes, bouzouki, and other traditional instruments for an evening of fun and community you won’t want to miss.

Register for free at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2yj9f6c

John Carpenter's action-comedy starring Kurt Russell from 1986 screens for free at the Capitol this Wednesday, June 3 at...
06/01/2026

John Carpenter's action-comedy starring Kurt Russell from 1986 screens for free at the Capitol this Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m! This movie is free, rated PG-13, and no tickets are required!

Due to copyright laws, we are unable to promote our movie titles on social media. For a full list of upcoming movies, please visit capitolbg.org/movies!

Warren County Public Library

Welcome to June, when Summer Reading Program activities get into full swing AND we celebrate the excitement at an epic e...
06/01/2026

Welcome to June, when Summer Reading Program activities get into full swing AND we celebrate the excitement at an epic event: this Thursday's Legendary Party at Ephram White Park! While these are our highlighted activities, there's much more going on in the system this week. Find out more at warrenpl.org/events-list!

Monday (6/1)
>>The season's first Outdoor Storytime takes place at 11 a.m. at Lost River Cave Playscape (families) and will meet weekly in June and July.
>>KIRB Appeal Book Discussion @ 5 p.m. at Bob Kirby Branch (adults) - The group will discuss Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.

Tuesday (6/2) @ 12 p.m. - Meet us downtown for our first Fountain Square Storytime of the summer in Fountain Square Park, across from the Capitol, then walk over to the free family movie at 12:30 p.m. This program will also meet weekly.

Wednesday (6/3) 2 to 4 p.m. - Teens are invited to the Tabletop Role Playing Gaming Workshop at the Capitol. Register through the library's calendar of events.

Thursday (6/4) - It's time for a Legendary Party to celebrate the kickoff to the Summer Reading Program at Ephram White Park, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sign up for an arrival time via WCPL's calendar of events!

Friday (6/5) @ 7 p.m. - Don't miss the free Tribute to Dolly Parton, a free concert featuring Natasha Neely at The Capitol as part of the Duncan Hines Days festivities. Snag free tickets through the Capitol's website (capitolbg.org) or the library's calendar of events.

Join us for the first Summer Reading Farmers Market Saturday (6/6) from 8 a.m. to 12 noon under the pavilion at SOKY Center (636 Center Street). Free parking will be available at the Stadium Park Plaza parking garage. Saturday markets run through August 1 (minus July 4).

This Tuesday, June 2, join us at the Capitol at 12:30 p.m. for a free family movie screening! When Puss in Boots discove...
05/29/2026

This Tuesday, June 2, join us at the Capitol at 12:30 p.m. for a free family movie screening! When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll, he sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish to restore his nine lives! No tickets required! Rated PG!

Due to copyright laws, we are unable to promote our movie titles on social media. For a full list of upcoming movies, please visit capitolbg.org/movies!

Warren County Public Library

Address

416 East Main Street
Bowling Green, KY
42101

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12709046040

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