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This event is in the "Berea" group.

Robot Invasion!

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Join us by the fireplace area for an afternoon of fun with robots. Jan Pearce, founder of the Computer Science Department at Berea College, will bring several students and their ro...

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

Join us by the fireplace area for an afternoon of fun with robots.

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Fall into Reading- Hygge & Fairy Light Lanterns: Relax and Read a Book

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Pop-up Library, Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

In collaboration with Berea Parks & Rec, MCPL Outreach, Winterberry Studios & the Forestry Outreach Center have some fun programming to help you fall into reading!This mont...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Pop-up Library, Arts & Crafts, Food
Event Details:

In collaboration with Berea Parks & Rec, MCPL Outreach, Winterberry Studios & the Forestry Outreach Center have some fun programming to help you fall into reading!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

GED Testing

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor Conference Room #138 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
This event is in the "Berea" group.

Read and Play

Monday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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, December 9, 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 "Off Site" group.

Where is Santa?

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join the Madison County Public Library and Berea Parks & Rec as we follow Santa Claus! Santa will be available for pictures and the library has some goodies to hand out. S...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join the Madison County Public Library and Berea Parks & Rec as we follow Santa Claus! Santa will be available for pictures and the library has some goodies to hand out. 

Santa's schedule for today will be:

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Crafternoon: Gingerbread Christmas Trees

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

This week, we'll be making our very own edible Christmas trees! We'll be using ice cream cones, icing, and various candies to make your trees come to life. All materials will be...

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

This week, we'll be making our very own edible Christmas trees! We'll be using ice cream cones, icing, and various candies to make your trees come to life.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Gingerbread Christmas Trees

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

This week, we'll be making our very own edible Christmas trees! We'll be using ice cream cones, icing, and various candies to make your trees come to life. All materials will be...

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

This week, we'll be making our very own edible Christmas trees! We'll be using ice cream cones, icing, and various candies to make your trees come to life.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Nifty Needlers

Monday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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, December 10, 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, December 10, 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, December 10, 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 "Off Site" group.

Where is Santa?

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join the Madison County Public Library and Berea Parks & Rec as we follow Santa Claus! Santa will be available for pictures and the library has some goodies to hand out. S...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join the Madison County Public Library and Berea Parks & Rec as we follow Santa Claus! Santa will be available for pictures and the library has some goodies to hand out. 

Santa's schedule for today will be:

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Tutoring with Newby Foundation

Tuesday, December 10, 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 "Richmond" group.

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for PAWS to Read! Elementary-aged children can practice reading out loud in front of a kind audience: certified therapy dogs. There will be also ...

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

Join us in the Community Room for PAWS to Read! Elementary-aged children can practice reading out loud in front of a kind audience: certified therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

Embroidery Machine Intro

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Embroidery Machine Intro:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's embroidery machine! Our single-needle embroidery machine can create simple embroidery like initials all the way to making your ow...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Embroidery Machine Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's embroidery machine! Our single-needle embroidery machine can create simple embroidery like initials all the way to making your own decorative patches for clothing.

Topics covered include:

  • Winding and installing the bobbin
  • Threading the embroidery machine
  • Preparing your fabric for embroidery in the frame
  • Using the built-in designs and text patterns
  • Starting the embroidery process
  • Working with embroidery software

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.

ESL Class

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

Wrapping Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Wrapping Party! We will provide all the materials you need to wrap your gifts for the holiday season, along with small tag trinkets made in our Maker's Space! We w...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Music
Event Details:

Join us for a Wrapping Party!

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.

Learn to Sew a Gift Bag

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Digital Lab and 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: Digital Lab and 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.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Story Time:

This is a program for preschool age children ages 3-5. When your child is too old for Baby & Toddler Time, move up to Story Time. We love to read picture books, do music & ...

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

Story Time

This is a program for preschool age children ages 3-5. When your child is too old for Baby & Toddler Time, move up to Story Time. We love to read picture books, do music & movement activities, develop early literacy skills, and do simple crafts. This program lasts 45 minutes to an hour and we could get messy so please dress appropriately!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Berea Woodcarvers

Wednesday, December 11, 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.