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Crafternoon: Resist Painting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Create hidden artwork by drawing on your canvas in crayon and reveal it with watercolor. Your only limit is your imagination!

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

Create hidden artwork by drawing on your canvas in crayon and reveal it with watercolor. Your only limit is your imagination!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Resist Painting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Create hidden artwork by drawing on your canvas in crayon and reveal it with watercolor. Your only limit is your imagination!

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

Create hidden artwork by drawing on your canvas in crayon and reveal it with watercolor. Your only limit is your imagination!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Nifty Needlers

Monday, May 12, 2025 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 "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab 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: Learning Lab
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.

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Following the KY Early Childhood Standards, we teach practical skills like using tools (scissors, tweezers, pencils, forks, etc.), recognizing patterns, and effective problem-solvi...

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

Following the KY Early Childhood Standards, we teach practical skills like using tools (scissors, tweezers, pencils, forks, etc.), recognizing patterns, and effective problem-solving. Each week we will have several themed stations.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Following the KY Early Childhood Standards, we teach practical skills like using tools (scissors, tweezers, pencils, forks, etc.), recognizing patterns, and effective problem-solvi...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Following the KY Early Childhood Standards, we teach practical skills like using tools (scissors, tweezers, pencils, forks, etc.), recognizing patterns, and effective problem-solving. Each week we will have several themed stations.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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 "Berea" group.

Berea Stitch & Sew

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Stitch & Sew:

Grab a sewing machine and sew with us in the Creative Studio! We have sewing machines for you to use, or bring your own! All experience levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Stitch & Sew

Grab a sewing machine and sew with us in the Creative Studio! We have sewing machines for you to use, or bring your own! All experience levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learning Lab 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: Learning Lab
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.

Music & Audio Production Intro

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Sound Studio Intro - Composition & Production:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of producing sound and composing music with Abl...

Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Sound Studio Intro - Composition & Production

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of producing sound and composing music with Ableton Live.

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 "Richmond" group.

Story Time

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

We promote preschool literacy with conversation, parachute play, music, movement, and picture books. Activities end with stations (occasionally preschool crafts). It may get messy—...

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

We promote preschool literacy with conversation, parachute play, music, movement, and picture books. Activities end with stations (occasionally preschool crafts). It may get messy—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Learn to Sew

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us to learn to sew, have a space to lay out projects, have questions answered, or to just have a place to come and sew with friends.*Registration is only required if you need ...

Required
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us to learn to sew, have a space to lay out projects, have questions answered, or to just have a place to come and sew with friends.

*Registration is only required if you need to use one of our machines.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Cuisine: Coke vs. Pepsi Taste Test

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Entertainment, Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Which one is truly better in a blind taste test, Coke or Pepsi? We aren't stopping with cola. We are putting your favorite sodas from the two biggest brands head to head. See which...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:

Which one is truly better in a blind taste test, Coke or Pepsi? We aren't stopping with cola. We are putting your favorite sodas from the two biggest brands head to head. See which soda comes out on top.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Teen Cuisine: Coke vs. Pepsi Taste Test

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Which one is truly better in a blind taste test, Coke or Pepsi? We aren't stopping with cola. We are putting your favorite sodas from the two biggest brands head to head. See which...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Which one is truly better in a blind taste test, Coke or Pepsi? We aren't stopping with cola. We are putting your favorite sodas from the two biggest brands head to head. See which soda comes out on top.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
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: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, 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!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Maker Space Crash Course: Laser Engraver

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Crash Course is a weekly introduction to the machines and equipment housed in the Makerspace and will include basic operations, materials selection, and even resources to...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Crash Course is a weekly introduction to the machines and equipment housed in the Makerspace and will include basic operations, materials selection, and even resources to start your very own project. 

 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Family Activity Night hosted by Aspire Mentoring Foundation

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Activity Night hosted by Aspire Mentoring Foundation. Spend the evening enjoying games, activities, crafts, and snacks with your loved ones while having the ch...

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

Join us for a Family Activity Night hosted by Aspire Mentoring Foundation. Spend the evening enjoying games, activities, crafts, and snacks with your loved ones while having the chance to meet new friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that the food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please contact the Youth Services team in advance to request a specialty lunch. Please note that we cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab 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 to ...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
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 "Berea" group.

Read and Play

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

We love learning different types of literacy through reading, music, movement, and play. It may get messy—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 0-5. 

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

We love learning different types of literacy through reading, music, movement, and play. It may get messy—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 0-5. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Story Time

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

We promote preschool literacy with conversation, parachute play, music, movement, and picture books. Activities end with stations (occasionally preschool crafts). It may get messy—...

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

We promote preschool literacy with conversation, parachute play, music, movement, and picture books. Activities end with stations (occasionally preschool crafts). It may get messy—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Maker Space Crash Course: Laser Engraver

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Madison County Public Library's Makerspace crash course. Every week we will do an introduction to the various machine and equipment housed in the Makerspace. This in...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Welcome to the Madison County Public Library's Makerspace crash course. Every week we will do an introduction to the various machine and equipment housed in the Makerspace.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Artist & Maker Meetup

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Artist & Maker Meetup:

Whether you're just beginning your journey in artistic expression, or an experienced artist looking to share or expand your skills, stop by the Creative Studio and join fellow crea...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Artist & Maker Meetup

Whether you're just beginning your journey in artistic expression, or an experienced artist looking to share or expand your skills, stop by the Creative Studio and join fellow creative-minded people! Share your works in progress, talk about your craft and process, collaborate with other kinds of artists, or just have a place to work with others. From visual to performing arts, from pure aesthetics to functional designs, everyone's got a space to share their knowledge and skills with each other.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Exploration Station: Secret Messages

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Decode multiple types of secret messages and use what you learn, as well as other clues, to reveal hidden messages around the room Scavenger Hunt style. Can you solve the mystery? ...

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

Decode multiple types of secret messages and use what you learn, as well as other clues, to reveal hidden messages around the room Scavenger Hunt style. Can you solve the mystery? This week, we are focusing on Math.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

STEAM Cafe

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun STEAM activities! From LEGO challenges to arts and crafts, fun experiments and games, learning through play is our goal! Each of the four stations f...

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

Join us for an afternoon of fun STEAM activities! From LEGO challenges to arts and crafts, fun experiments and games, learning through play is our goal! Each of the four stations focuses on a different aspect of STEAM education.