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 now 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.

One of the most immersive and rarefied experiences in the history of cinema, Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker screens for free...
09/14/2026

One of the most immersive and rarefied experiences in the history of cinema, Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker screens for free at the Capitol this Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m! Adapting a science-fiction novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, and making what would be his final Soviet feature, Tarkovsky created a challenging and visually stunning work that envelops the viewer by opening up a multitude of possible meanings. The film will be screened in Russian with English subtitles. Don't miss your chance to catch this masterwork by one of cinema's most acclaimed filmmakers on the big screen! No tickets required.

Warren County Public Library

We're half way through September and totally amped up for this week's activities, including the much-anticipated Friends...
09/14/2026

We're half way through September and totally amped up for this week's activities, including the much-anticipated Friends of the Library Used Book Sale! Check out this sampling of highlights, then head to our website for the complete list!

Monday (9/14)
🩺Future Health Care Providers begins at 4:15 p.m. at the Lisa Rice Library. The first of 9 sessions, this program hosted by South Central KY AHEC is free to teens interested in a future career in health care. Registration is required (the link is available through the library's calendar of events).
🐲Those who love the book series and enjoy D&D style role playing are invited to Wings of Fire Adventure Night at 5:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove Branch Library.

🎥Tuesday (9/15) - Visit the Capitol at 6:30 p.m. for a free showing of an animated hit about a guitar-playing boy who visits the Land of the Dead. The movie will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Thursday (9/17)
🚼Parents and caregivers of babies between the ages of 6-24 months are invited to an hour of Baby Sensory Fun at 2 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch Library. Register through the library's calendar of events.
📚The FOL Used Book Sale begins with a members-only preview between 4 and 8 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch; if you are not a member and want to attend the preview, you may sign up for membership on site.

📚The sale will continue through the weekend and open to the general public Friday and Saturday (9/18 & 19) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be a members-only preview hour Sunday (9/20) from 1 to 2 p.m.. It will be open to everyone from 2 to 5 p.m.

Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, and Roger Rabbit star in this Robert Zemeckis comedy-noir from 1988 screening for free a...
09/13/2026

Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, and Roger Rabbit star in this Robert Zemeckis comedy-noir from 1988 screening for free at the Capitol this Monday, September 14 at 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. This "cartoon noir" follows detective Eddie Valiant as he seeks to clear the name of a toon rabbit framed for murder. A blend of live action, animation and allegory set in 1947 Los Angeles. Both screenings will be subtitled! No tickets required.

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

Warren County Public Library will host Governor Andy Beshear at the Capitol Tuesday, September 29, for a hopeful convers...
09/11/2026

Warren County Public Library will host Governor Andy Beshear at the Capitol Tuesday, September 29, for a hopeful conversation about reclaiming faith as a force for good and healing a divided nation through shared values. Centered around his new book, Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country, Governor Beshear will share stories of healing, justice, forgiveness, welcoming, and moral clarity. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will go through a brief security screening upon arrival.

Additionally, due to unprecedented interest in this event, we are excited to offer an outdoor overflow viewing option, allowing even more members of our community to experience Governor Beshear’s talk. A large digital screen will be located on the College Street side of Fountain Square Park, directly outside the Capitol, where the event will be streamed live. Attendees are welcome to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the program from the park. The outdoor stream will be available rain or shine, though cancellation may occur in the case of an extreme weather event.

NOTE: Registration for this free event helps us plan for attendance but does not guarantee a seat inside the venue. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and attendees hoping to sit inside the Capitol are encouraged to arrive early. Additional event details will be shared as they become available, so register to receive the most up-to-date information directly to your inbox: https://warrenpl.org/events/go-and-do-likewise-with-andy-beshear-the-capitol/

500 free pre-signed copies of Go and Do Likewise will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional copies will be available for purchase after the event. There will not be a meet-and-greet or personalized book signing following the program.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Capitol is hosting a free, family-friendly screening on Tuesday, September 15 o...
09/11/2026

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Capitol is hosting a free, family-friendly screening on Tuesday, September 15 of this Disney Pixar fantasy film from 2017! The film follows a boy named Miguel who must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors. This screening will be in Spanish with English subtitles and begins at 6:30 p.m. No tickets required!

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

Ron Livingston stars in this Mike Judge directed comedy from 1999 screening for free at the Capitol tomorrow, Wednesday,...
09/08/2026

Ron Livingston stars in this Mike Judge directed comedy from 1999 screening for free at the Capitol tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m! The films follows a computer programmer who rebels against his employer with surprising results. No tickets required. Rated R.

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

Join Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl Champion, author, and founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, for a family-friendly...
09/08/2026

Join Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl Champion, author, and founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, for a family-friendly event focused on reading and literacy at the Capitol on Saturday, October 3 at 11 a.m! Mitchell is the author of Super Duper Me, The Magician’s Hat, and My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, and the creator of the Read with Malcolm initiative. 200 copies of Super Duper Me will be given away at the event while supplies last!

Register at https://capitolbg.org/event/super-bowl-champion-and-author-malcolm-mitchell/the-capitol/

Read with Malcolm - Share the Magic Foundation

All library system locations will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
09/04/2026

All library system locations will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

Our 5-part Who Killed Laura Palmer series concludes this Saturday, September 5 with episodes beginning at 3 p.m, 4 p.m, ...
09/04/2026

Our 5-part Who Killed Laura Palmer series concludes this Saturday, September 5 with episodes beginning at 3 p.m, 4 p.m, 5 p.m, and 6 p.m. Then at 8 p.m, we're excited to present a free screening of David Lynch's enigmatic prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me! The film resurrects the teenager found wrapped in plastic at the beginning of the show, following her through the last week of her life and teasing out the enigmas that surround her murder. Rated R. No tickets required.

NOTE: The initial schedule has been altered. Please refer to the graphic for Saturday, September 5's correct schedule.

Back for its fourth consecutive year on Saturday, September 12, The Library Rocks FREE concert welcomes teens & college ...
09/03/2026

Back for its fourth consecutive year on Saturday, September 12, The Library Rocks FREE concert welcomes teens & college students (and youth of all ages!) back to school by opening up the Capitol for a night of music and community! Come fly your freak flag, find your people (and your new favorite local band)! Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. This year's concert features Twin Fang, Knifey, and Manami! No tickets required.

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416 East Main Street
Bowling Green, KY
42101

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

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