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This event is in the "Berea" group.

Read and Play

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

This is a program for children ages 0-5.  We love learning different types of literacy through reading, music, movement, and play. This program lasts 45 minutes to an hour and...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

This is a program for children ages 0-5.  We love learning different types of literacy through reading, music, movement, and play. This program lasts 45 minutes to an hour and we could get messy so please dress appropriately!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Toddler Time

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby and Toddler Time:

Join us for fun literacy-based group activities for the very young! Babies and toddlers and the adults who love them will make new friends as they play and learn. We play with a pa...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes

Baby and Toddler Time

Join us for fun literacy-based group activities for the very young! Babies and toddlers and the adults who love them will make new friends as they play and learn. We play with a parachute, sing songs, learn finger plays, play games, dance, make music and share picture books. After our informal circle time we get out the toys and play together. For ages 0 -2 ½ years.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

GED Testing

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Conference Room #138 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the second Monday of the month from 9am to 1pm.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and ...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the second Monday of the month from 9am to 1pm.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you hav

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Crafternoon: Pumpkin Clocks

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for a fun interactive demo here at the library!  Learn about electrical currents using food. Watch how the electricity flows though the pumpkins and other veggies to p...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun interactive demo here at the library!  Learn about electrical currents using food. Watch how the electricity flows though the pumpkins and other veggies to power the clocks. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Pumpkin Clocks

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for a fun interactive demo here at the library!  Learn about electrical currents using food. Watch how the electricity flows though the pumpkins and other veggies to p...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun interactive demo here at the library!  Learn about electrical currents using food. Watch how the electricity flows though the pumpkins and other veggies to power the clocks. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Nifty Needlers

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How To
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by every Monday night to join our group of Nifty Needlers! Every skill level is welcome!

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To
Event Details:

Stop by every Monday night to join our group of Nifty Needlers! Every skill level is welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

ELL (English Language Learners) Class

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Bilingual, How To
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Individual and small-group language practice and tutoring for adults who are developing English language skills. Led by Berea College students through the Hispanic Outreach Program...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual, How To
Event Details:

Individual and small-group language practice and tutoring for adults who are developing English language skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Madison County Room at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education.  Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Madison County Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Music Time

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Music
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

This engaging program is designed for children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers. Participants will enjoy singing and moving to recorded music, as well as playing with sha...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Music
Event Details:

This engaging program is designed for children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers. Participants will enjoy singing and moving to recorded music, as well as playing with shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gather with us to create, mend, knit, stitch, or make. Everyone who creates with their hands is invited to join our weekly meetings to work on their projects, start or finish exis...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Event Details:

Gather with us to create, mend, knit, stitch, or make.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Tutoring with Newby Foundation

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor Conference Room #138 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, 1-on-1
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Need homework help? The Newby Country Store and the Newby Blessed Foundation are partnering with the Madison County Public Library to provide free tutoring for elementary aged stud...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, 1-on-1
Event Details:

Need homework help? The Newby Country Store and the Newby Blessed Foundation are partnering with the Madison County Public Library to provide free tutoring for elementary aged students.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Creatology: DIY Fall Leaf Bowls

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, How To
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Creatology: where the arts meet the sciences! This week we will learn how to make fall leaf bowls and about mod podge.   

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, How To
Event Details:

Creatology: where the arts meet the sciences! This week we will learn how to make fall leaf bowls and about mod podge. 

 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open Studio:

The Joan Kleine Creative Studio is open for everyone! Whether you're working with our equipment, bringing in your own projects, or just want to see what's happening at the stu...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop

Open Studio

The Joan Kleine Creative Studio is open for everyone! Whether you're working with our equipment, bringing in your own projects, or just want to see what's happening at the studio, drop on by for our open hours!

The Creative Studio features:

  • Recording booth & sound studio
  • 3D printers
  • Cricut Maker
  • Laser Cutter
  • Sewing machine
  • Art supplies
  • And much more!
This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Madison County Room at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education.  Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Madison County Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Laser Cutter Intro

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Laser Cutter Intro:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concre...

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Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

Laser Cutter Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concrete, and some forms of coated metals.

Topics covered include:

  • Safety and operation procedure
  • Material selection and properties
  • Resources for online files for laser cutting and engraving
  • Designing your own graphics with Inkscape
  • Working with photos and artwork
  • Using LightBurn software to control the laser

Caution

The laser cutter is a Class 4 laser device. Operating the machine requires certain safety precautions taken to prevent injury. These safety precautions must be followed when working with the machine.

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Berea Woodcarvers

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the Berea Location to watch the Berea Woodcarver Group in action, hear some great stories, and learn a thing or two about wood carving. 

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop by the Berea Location to watch the Berea Woodcarver Group in action, hear some great stories, and learn a thing or two about wood carving. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Tutoring with Newby Foundation

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor Conference Room #138 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, 1-on-1
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Need homework help? The Newby Country Store and the Newby Blessed Foundation are partnering with the Madison County Public Library to provide free tutoring for elementary aged stud...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, 1-on-1
Event Details:

Need homework help? The Newby Country Store and the Newby Blessed Foundation are partnering with the Madison County Public Library to provide free tutoring for elementary aged students.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Teen Scene: Perler Beads

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild! This week we will be making perler bead art. We will provide everything you need to make your awesome perler bead creations. Teen programs are intend...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild! This week we will be making perler bead art. We will provide everything you need to make your awesome perler bead creations. Teen programs are intended for those 11-17. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Scene: Perler Beads

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild! This week we will be making perler bead art. We will provide everything you need to make your awesome perler bead creations. Teen programs are intend...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild! This week we will be making perler bead art. We will provide everything you need to make your awesome perler bead creations. Teen programs are intended for those 11-17. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open Studio:

The Joan Kleine Creative Studio is open for everyone! Whether you're working with our equipment, bringing in your own projects, or just want to see what's happening at the stu...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop

Open Studio

The Joan Kleine Creative Studio is open for everyone! Whether you're working with our equipment, bringing in your own projects, or just want to see what's happening at the studio, drop on by for our open hours!

The Creative Studio features:

  • Recording booth & sound studio
  • 3D printers
  • Cricut Maker
  • Laser Cutter
  • Sewing machine
  • Art supplies
  • And much more!
This event is in the "Berea" group.

English Language Learner (ELL) Tutoring for Adults

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Bilingual, How To
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Individual and small-group language practice and tutoring for adults who are developing English language skills. Led by Berea College students through the Hispanic Outreach Program...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual, How To
Event Details:

Individual and small-group language practice and tutoring for adults who are developing English language skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Spanish Language Class for Adults

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Bilingual, How To
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Weekly Spanish language class for adults who are developing Spanish language skills. Led by Berea College students through the Hispanic Outreach Program (HOP) of the Center for Exc...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual, How To
Event Details:

Weekly Spanish language class for adults who are developing Spanish language skills. Led by Berea College students through the Hispanic Outreach Program (HOP) of the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS).

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

This event is in the "Berea" group.
This event is in the "Richmond" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Holiday Closing - All Locations Closed

All Day
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open Studio:

The Joan Kleine Creative Studio is open for everyone! Whether you're working with our equipment, bringing in your own projects, or just want to see what's happening at the stu...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop

Open Studio

The Joan Kleine Creative Studio is open for everyone! Whether you're working with our equipment, bringing in your own projects, or just want to see what's happening at the studio, drop on by for our open hours!

The Creative Studio features:

  • Recording booth & sound studio
  • 3D printers
  • Cricut Maker
  • Laser Cutter
  • Sewing machine
  • Art supplies
  • And much more!