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Teen Scene: Ceramic Painting

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Choose from a variety of ceramic pieces to paint however you like. We’ll provide all materials to bring your vision to life.

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

Choose from a variety of ceramic pieces to paint however you like. We’ll provide all materials to bring your vision to life.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Teen Scene: Ceramic Painting

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Choose from a variety of ceramic pieces to paint however you like. We’ll provide all materials to bring your vision to life.

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

Choose from a variety of ceramic pieces to paint however you like. We’ll provide all materials to bring your vision to life.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, 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, How To, 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.

ESL Class

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

This program focuses on 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:

This program focuses on 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.

Special Performance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Performances
Age Group:
Elementary

“The course of true love never did run smooth” in this two-actor version of Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, magical mischief, and best laid plans gone awry.

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

“The course of true love never did run smooth” in this two-actor version of Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, magical mischief, and best laid plans gone awry.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch To-Go

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Food, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens

Join us for Lunch Bunch To-Go, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! All attendees 18 and under eat for free. During the program, children can pick up their lunch from the community room and take it to-go.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch To-Go, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! All attendees 18 and under eat for free. During the program, children can pick up their lunch from the community room and take it to-go.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Lunch Bunch

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Food, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens

Join us for Lunch Bunch, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm! All attendees 18 and under eat for free, and older attendees are welcome to bring their own food. During the program, we’ll play children’s TV shows while everyone eats.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm! All attendees 18 and under eat for free, and older attendees are welcome to bring their own food. During the program, we’ll play children’s TV shows while everyone eats.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Exploration Station: Optical Illusions

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Agamographs use optical illusions to create images that change when viewed from different angles, essentially combining two images into one. We will be using paper, scissors, glue, and markers to make one.

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

Agamographs use optical illusions to create images that change when viewed from different angles, essentially combining two images into one. We will be using paper, scissors, glue, and markers to make one.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Special Performance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Performances
Age Group:
Elementary

“The course of true love never did run smooth” in this two-actor version of Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, magical mischief, and best laid plans gone awry.

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

“The course of true love never did run smooth” in this two-actor version of Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, magical mischief, and best laid plans gone awry.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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.
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 Independence Day.

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

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

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Read and Play

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

This program focuses on 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:

This program focuses on 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.

Toddler Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Enjoy early literacy activities like parachute play, songs, finger plays, and board books, followed by free play. Toddlers and caregivers can make friends and learn together. Meant...

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

Toddler Time

Enjoy early literacy activities like parachute play, songs, finger plays, and board books, followed by free play. Toddlers and caregivers can make friends and learn together. Meant for ages 0-3. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch To-Go

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Food, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens

Join us for Lunch Bunch To-Go, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! All attendees 18 and under eat for free. During the program, children can pick up their lunch from the community room and take it to-go.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch To-Go, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! All attendees 18 and under eat for free. During the program, children can pick up their lunch from the community room and take it to-go.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Lunch Bunch

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Food, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens

Join us for Lunch Bunch, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm! All attendees 18 and under eat for free, and older attendees are welcome to bring their own food. During the program, we’ll play children’s TV shows while everyone eats.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm! All attendees 18 and under eat for free, and older attendees are welcome to bring their own food. During the program, we’ll play children’s TV shows while everyone eats.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Early Crafternoon: Musical Jamboree

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

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

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Early Crafternoon: Musical Jamboree

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

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

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

GED Testing

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Conference Room #138 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site weekly on Mondays.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can s

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 weekly on Mondays.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can s

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Crafternoon: Musical Jamboree

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

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

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Musical Jamboree

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

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

Make play instruments from various stations: maracas, tambourines, xylophones, and more. Let the fun begin!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Nifty Needlers

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How To
Age Group:
Adults

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, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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.

Special Performance: Fun-Filled Magic

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Performances
Age Group:
Elementary

PJ and Splat are back for another fun-filled magic show, packed with comedy and storytelling. This show features audience participation, music, puppets, and more!

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

PJ and Splat are back for another fun-filled magic show, packed with comedy and storytelling. This show features audience participation, music, puppets, and more!