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This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Lunch Bunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond
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.

Teen Scene: Collage Art

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

Create unique collage art using magazines, old books, and comics. We’ll have everything you need to express your creativity.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Teen Scene: Collage Art

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

Create unique collage art using magazines, old books, and comics. We’ll have everything you need to express your creativity.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Berea
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

9:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
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.
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:

Featuring the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, Steven’s Puppets showcases hand-painted scenery and intricately carved wooden marionettes. After the performance, you’ll have the chance to get an up-close look at the puppets!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch To-Go

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond
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: Art Bot

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Robots come in all shapes and sizes and perform all different tasks. Learn how a plastic cup, mini motor, batteries, tape, markers, and more can create a robot that will make art for you.

This event is in the "Berea" group.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:

Featuring the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, Steven’s Puppets showcases hand-painted scenery and intricately carved wooden marionettes. After the performance, you’ll have the chance to get an up-close look at the puppets!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Artist & Maker Meetup

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Artist & Maker Meetup

Whether you're just beginning your journey in artistic expression, or an experienced artist looking to share or expand your skills, stop by the Creative Studio and join fellow creative-minded people! Share your works in progress, talk about your craft and process, collaborate with other kinds of artists, or just have a place to work with others. From visual to performing arts, from pure aesthetics to functional designs, everyone's got a space to share their knowledge and skills with each other.

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Summer Swifty Social

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Pop-up Library
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties! The Madison County Public Library & Berea Parks & Recreation are stoked to have a summer swifty social! Make friendship bracelets, bedazzle sunglasses, and dance to the music of Taylor Swift! 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
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 "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:

Peaceful Play is designed with shy or neurodivergent children in mind, though all are welcome.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Tie Dye - REGISTRATION NEEDED

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, How To
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in your own pre-washed cotton items (shirts, socks, hats, pillow cases, etc.) and we'll show you how to use soda ash dye to tie dye them!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch To-Go

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond
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.

Live Reptiles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Our friends from EKU's Division of Natural Areas will be teaching us all about reptiles native to Kentucky. We'll meet Rat Snakes, Corn Snakes, Milk Snakes, Box Turtles, and maybe even some other reptiles like salamanders! 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Tie Dye - REGISTRATION NEEDED

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, How To
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in your own pre-washed cotton items (shirts, socks, hats, pillow cases, etc.) and we'll show you how to use soda ash dye to tie dye them!

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
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment

LEGO Club+

We supply the building blocks; 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 "Berea" group.

Booktok Made Me Read It Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm.

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.

Berea Writers Circle

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Workshop
Event Details:

The Berea Writers Circle (BereaWriters.com) meets 1:30 - 3:00 PM on the third Saturday of the month at the Berea location of the Madison County Public Library. Each meeting features a program to foster good writing.

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.

Genealogy Search Instruction

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us at our monthly genealogy group, where history comes alive through shared stories and research! Partnered with the local library, we welcome enthusiasts of all levels to connect, learn, and explore their family histories.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.