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This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Tutoring with Newby Foundation

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Richmond
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.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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.

Crafternoon: Assorted Ornaments

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in making a variety of ornaments, just in time for the season! We'll have a variety of ornament types: beaded, foam, wooden, and more. Make as many as you can during our program.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Assorted Ornaments

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in making a variety of ornaments, just in time for the season! We'll have a variety of ornament types: beaded, foam, wooden, and more. Make as many as you can during our program.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Music Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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 "Richmond" group.

Tutoring with Newby Foundation

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Richmond
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.

Pictures with Santa

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Come get a picture with Santa, tell him what's on your wish list, and grab some hot chocolate on your way out! Santa will also be giving out free books to children who come to see him. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Pictures with Santa

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Come get a picture with Santa, tell him what's on your wish list, and grab some hot chocolate on your way out! Santa will also be giving out free books to children who come to see him. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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 "Richmond" group.

Tutoring with Newby Foundation

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Richmond
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.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
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 "Berea" group.

STEAM Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, 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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Peaceful Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Storytimes
Event Details:

Looking for a calm and quiet early childhood program? Join our Peaceful Play sessions! This program is designed to accommodate kiddos that are shy or neurodivergent, though all are welcome to attend. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Lego Club+

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment

LEGO Club

LEGO Club is a program for kids of all ages. We supply the LEGOs, you bring the creativity. Kids may make whatever time and imagination allows. Each week we display the LEGO creations inside one of our display cases. 

This event is in the "Off Site" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

MCPL Outreach is proud to join the Berea Kiwanis as we invite our community to enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Berea Folk Center! Come enjoy a light breakfast with Santa before it's time to take pictures!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Robot Invasion!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Berea
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 "Berea" group.

Robot Invasion!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Berea
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 "Berea" group.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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 "Off Site" group.

Where is Santa?

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
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.
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.
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.

Music Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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.