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This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
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 "Richmond" group.

Learn to Sew

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Richmond
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

ESL Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
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.

Sound & Recording Studio Intro

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Berea
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Sound & Recording Studio Intro

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 and composing music with Ableton Live.

Topics covered include:

Recording

  • Microphone choice and setup
  • Using our mixer
  • Recording audio from the recording booth to Reaper
  • Working with multiples takes of the same performance

Composition

  • Using the MIDI keyboard controller with Ableton Live
  • Choosing an instrument in Ableton
  • Recording a clip and sequencing MIDI by hand
  • Using MIDI and Audio effects

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 "Off Site" group.

Just Love Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Pop-up Library
Event Details:

Join Ashley for our Just Love Book Club, at Just Love Coffee in Berea. This book club will meet the first Tuesday of every month.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Reading Alone, Together

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the fireplace area of our Berea location for a group read. Bring the book you are currently reading and enjoy companionable silence as we read our individual books together

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.

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.

Teen Scene: Ghost in a Jar

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

Make a new little friend just in time for the spooky season! We will provide everything you need to create the perfect haunted home for your new floating friend. Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Scene: Ghost in a Jar

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

Make a new little friend just in time for the spooky season! We will provide everything you need to create the perfect haunted home for your new floating friend. Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
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.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Stop by, let us know what you want to see at the library, volunteer, and earn service hours! The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to patrons 11-18 to join. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.
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.
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

9:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
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

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.

LEGO Club+

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Creatology: Water Color Art

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Richmond
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Dive into the art of watercolor painting this October at the library with Pat Banks, a seasoned watercolor artist. Each week, Pat will cover a range of watercolor techniques, from foundational skills to more advanced methods.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
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.

Workshop: Write a Song!

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Creative Studio Workshop

Get creative and craft with your community in the Creative Studio Workshop series!

The Creative Studio Workshop is a self-guided project learning experience, where you can work at your own pace to learn something new. We'll provide the supplies and the instructions, and every Thursday we'll have staff on hand to give you guided assistance. From sewing to 3D design, and from programming to painting, we'll have a project for everyone!

Each project runs from 4 to 7 weeks. Storage space will be provided by the library where necessary.

Event Details:

Learn to make a song at the Joan Klein Creative Studio! Whether you have musical experience or not, we'll guide you through the process of writing your own song with Ableton Live!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
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 "Richmond" group.
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Are you smarter than a librarian? Test your spooky trivia knowledge at a night of fun, facts, and a healthy dose of competition.

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 food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Maker Space Demo Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Digital Lab and Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Do you want to see what the Maker Space has to offer? Come see how you can use the different machines in the lab to produce different parts to help assemble a full project.