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This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Tuesday, April 22, 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.

Yoga Story Time

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

In this program, preschoolers learn about their bodies, build strength, and practice mindfulness through yoga, reading, and movement—perfect for those who love to move and need hel...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Event Details:

In this program, preschoolers learn about their bodies, build strength, and practice mindfulness through yoga, reading, and movement—perfect for those who love to move and need help with emotional regulation. Meant for ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 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.

Fantasy and Folklore: Werewolf Plushies

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join EKU’s NOVA students for some spooky fun as we create cute and spooky werewolf plushies using felt. Perfect for anyone who loves a bit of hands-on creativity!

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

Join EKU’s NOVA students for some spooky fun as we create cute and spooky werewolf plushies using felt. Perfect for anyone who loves a bit of hands-on creativity!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Tuesday, April 22, 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.

Recording Studio Intro

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Sound Studio Intro - Recording:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of recording audio with Reaper.This program is ...

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

Sound Studio Intro - Recording

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of recording audio with Reaper.

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.

Pick of the Month Book Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club at the library, where each month we explore a new genre! From thrilling mysteries and heartwarming romances to captivating sci-fi and in...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club at the library, where each month we explore a new genre!

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 "Berea" group.

Pick of the Month: Forever Young Adult Book Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Join us for Pick of the Month: FYA (Forever Young Adult) book club, where we celebrate the best of Young Adult literature! Each month, we’ll dive into a different YA title, e...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 

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.

Story Time

Wednesday, April 23, 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 "Berea" group.

Berea Woodcarvers

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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 "Berea" group.

TAG Presents: Cryptid Hunt

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) in the search for cryptids! 

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

Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) in the search for cryptids! 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Scene: Cryptids Across Kentucky

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith, former journalists, explore Kentucky’s eerie sightings in their book Paranormal Kentucky. They investigate reports of mysterious creatures like red-...

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

Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith, former journalists, explore Kentucky’s eerie sightings in their book Paranormal Kentucky.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

Wednesday, April 23, 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: Embroidery Machine

Wednesday, April 23, 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, April 23, 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 "Berea" group.

English Language Learner (ELL) Tutoring for Adults

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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, April 23, 2025 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 "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

Thursday, April 24, 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, April 24, 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, April 24, 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: Embroidery Machine

Thursday, April 24, 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 "Richmond" group.

Exploration Station: Levitation Funnels

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Build a simple levitation device using a bendy straw, paper, tape, and tin foil. By blowing air through the straw, you’ll learn how faster air creates lower pressure, lifting the b...

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

Build a simple levitation device using a bendy straw, paper, tape, and tin foil. By blowing air through the straw, you’ll learn how faster air creates lower pressure, lifting the ball. This week, we are focusing on technology.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

STEAM Cafe

Thursday, April 24, 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.