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.

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in this John Landis directed comedy screening for free at the Capitol this Wednesday, ...
08/28/2026

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in this John Landis directed comedy screening for free at the Capitol this Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 p.m! The films follows two soul-singing brothers who are sent on a "mission from God" to raise $5000 to save a Chicago orphanage. On their fund-raising tour de force, they encounter a multitude of mishaps and mayhem. Rated R. 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

Whether it’s inviting college students to get a library card, standing in awe of those who help the Capitol shine, or ho...
08/27/2026

Whether it’s inviting college students to get a library card, standing in awe of those who help the Capitol shine, or honoring those who encourage readers of all ages, it’s all in a day’s work in the WCPL system.

Many thanks to Neon Campus for their work on the Capitol’s iconic sign, which glows more beautifully thanks to their expertise!

08/25/2026

Calling all teens in middle, jr. and high school: here’s your chance to shine! Apply now to be a part of the teen variety show at the Capitol Friday, September 11. Sign up through the library’s calendar of events to share your talent then get ready to TAKE THE STAGE!

We're wrapping up the month of August with more fabulous events. Here are some highlights (more can be found at warrenpl...
08/24/2026

We're wrapping up the month of August with more fabulous events. Here are some highlights (more can be found at warrenpl.org/events-list!):

Wednesday (8/26)
🪡🧵Kids ages 6 and up will have "sew" much fun learning embroidery at Kids Art Lab at 3 p.m. at the Lisa Rice Library. Registration is not required.
🎬🎥Come to the Capitol at 6:30 p.m. to watch the movie that helped Brad Pitt redefine his career and explore deeper character-driven roles. The film (rated R) will be followed by a Q&A with award-winning casting director Laray Mayfield.

Thursday (8/27)
🎭Students ages 12-18 (non college) are invited to the Capitol to audition for a full-length play, She Kills Monsters, beginning at 6 p.m. Registration is required and available through the library's calendar of events. Audition pieces can be found on the teen page of the library's website (https://warrenpl.org/teenagers/ ). Callbacks will be Saturday, 8/29, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday (8/29)
⚛️✈️Join us for a NEW monthly family program at the Lisa Rice Library at 3 p.m. Wonder & Whimsy STEAM Enrichment will be geared toward homeschool families and other curious learners who would like to explore the world together. Each session will feature hands-on STEAM activities inspired by books, creativity, and discovery. This month, we will explore aerodynamics. Registration is not necessary.

If you see cars in the Bob Kirby Branch's parking lot today (Wednesday 8/19), don't be fooled -- we will be closed, as w...
08/19/2026

If you see cars in the Bob Kirby Branch's parking lot today (Wednesday 8/19), don't be fooled -- we will be closed, as will all WCPL locations including the Capitol. The cars will be those of our staff attending an in-service training. We look forward to being open Thursday to assist you better than ever!

Calling all teens! The Capitol Teen Theatre, in partnership with the WKU Department of Theatre and Dance, will put on a ...
08/18/2026

Calling all teens! The Capitol Teen Theatre, in partnership with the WKU Department of Theatre and Dance, will put on a full-length production of She Kills Monsters - Young Adventurers Edition this fall, presented in special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Auditions will be open to students from 12 to 18 years old (non-college) on Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/47kg76n

Warren County Public Library

Bowling Green-based artists VEILS are throwing their debut full-length album release party live at The Capitol on Friday...
08/18/2026

Bowling Green-based artists VEILS are throwing their debut full-length album release party live at The Capitol on Friday, August 28! They will be joined on stage by Bowling Green’s own SPLENDOUR and TOMMY NERVOUS. The limited edition vinyl record from Veils will be available at the show, and online. We can’t wait to see you there!

To purchase tickets, please visit: https://capitolbg.org/event/veils-album-release-show/the-capitol/

08/17/2026

Attention teens ages 13-18 with an interest in improv and theater! This Friday’s back to school bash is for you! Meet us at 5 o’clock at SOKY Center, where we will play games, do all kinds of activities, eat snacks, and get to know each other to kick-off the season.

We've got to fan favorites coming to the big screen for free this Friday, August 21! At 5 p.m. (Rated TV-Y7), when Scoob...
08/17/2026

We've got to fan favorites coming to the big screen for free this Friday, August 21! At 5 p.m. (Rated TV-Y7), when Scoob and the gang are trapped inside a computer game, our heroes must vie with villainous video baddies and a mysterious phantom virus on a number of different levels of play. Then at 7 p.m. (Rated R), when a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth -- the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. No tickets are required for either screening.

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

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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