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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!

Maker Space Crash Course: Cricut

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Richmond
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. 

 

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.

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. 

Special Performance: Comedy Magic

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

Chris Yantek from the Cincinnati Circus blends comedy and magic in a charming way. You might even get the chance to become a magician's assistant during the show!

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.

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.

Maker Space Crash Course: Cricut

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Richmond
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.

Exploration Station: Glow Slime

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

Have you ever wondered what makes things glow? We'll be using special glow powder, glue, and activator to to create slime that glows in the dark. This week, we are focusing on science.

Special Performance: Comedy Magic

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:

Chris Yantek from the Cincinnati Circus blends comedy and magic in a charming way. You might even get the chance to become a magician's assistant during the show!

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.

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night Special Pictionary Edition

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

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.

STEAM Café

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of fun STEAM activities! From LEGO challenges and arts and crafts to exciting experiments and games, our goal is to make learning through play enjoyable for all!

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.

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.

Blacksmithing with Bob Montgomery

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Outside
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us outside the Richmond location for a blacksmithing program with Bob Montgomery. After a demonstration, the first 20 kids can forge their own iron hook with Bob’s guidance.

Teen Café

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:

Hang out with us! This casual and fun gathering is all about embracing creativity and exploration in a relaxed environment.

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.

Maker Space Open Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Makers Space open Lab is a time for using the equipment and space in the Maker's Lab to start, work on, or complete projects. Don't have any projects to work on?

Pop-Up Library at the Berea Farmers Market

9:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Pop-up Library
Event Details:

The library will be at the Berea farmers market with books for check out, lawn games, and library card sign ups.

Tie Dye with Cliff

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everyone's favorite tie-dye guru, Cliff, will lead this class. Participants can bring up to 3 pre-washed 100% cotton items to dye.
Supplies are limited; registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Tie Dye with Cliff

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everyone's favorite tie-dye guru, Cliff, will lead this class. Participants can bring up to 3 pre-washed 100% cotton items to dye.
Supplies are limited; registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Craft-a-Palooza

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at Craft-a-Palooza!

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.