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Free Market Designated Drop Off

11:00am - 12:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Drop off your donated materials for the FREE MARKET during this designated time. Since the Library can not store Free Market materials, this is the only time to bring your items in to donate to the market. 

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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.

Free Market

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:


Bring items you no longer need but someone else can use. Take things you find and can use. We never know just what will show up. 

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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.

Booktok Made Me Read It Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Discover the adventure that started it all and meet Alina, Mal, and the Darkling in Shadow and Bone from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo.

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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.

Pet Café Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the Pet Cafe Book Club, a heartwarming partnership with KY Saves Animal Rescue! Each month, we’ll dive into a different genre while enjoying the company of adorable animals available for adoption.

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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:

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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes

Toddler Time

Enjoy early literacy activities like parachute play, songs, finger plays, and board books, followed by free play. Toddlers and caregivers can make friends and learn together. Meant for ages 0-3. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Financial Coaching One-on-One

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, 1-on-1
Event Details:

Take control of your financial future with one-on-one financial coaching sessions with Sherry Schloemer from Operation Hope! In these personalized sessions, you can discuss a variety of important financial topics, including:

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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.

GED Testing

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site weekly on Mondays.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can s

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Crafternoon: Alien Oobleck

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

Learn how cornstarch, water, and paint makes oobleck, a slime-like non-Newtonian fluid that is both a liquid and solid at the same time. This is a messy craft so dress appropriately!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Alien Oobleck

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

Learn how cornstarch, water, and paint makes oobleck, a slime-like non-Newtonian fluid that is both a liquid and solid at the same time. This is a messy craft so dress appropriately!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Creative Studio Orientation

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

Creative Studio - Orientation

Stop by for a detailed tour of the Creative Studio! We'll show you what's possible in the studio, what each piece of equipment is capable of, and what materials you'll need.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Nifty Needlers

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To
Event Details:

Stop by every Monday night to join our group of Nifty Needlers! Every skill level is welcome!

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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: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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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.

Get Ready For Kindergarten

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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

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

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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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Berea
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.
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Step back in time for a mini Renaissance festival, hosted by EKU’s NOVA students! Enjoy craft booths, a dragon photo op, and play money to spend at various booths. A program full of medieval magic awaits!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Embroidery Machine Intro

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Berea
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Embroidery Machine Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's embroidery machine! Our single-needle embroidery machine can create simple embroidery like initials all the way to making your own decorative patches for clothing.

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 "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 "Off Site" group.

Tasty Tuesday Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Madison County Public Library will be at Tasty Tuesday for our Tasty Tuesday Book Club! We will Discuss Upgrade & participants will receive May's book pick: Killers of a Certain Age.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
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.

Teen Tech: Cryptid Patches

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

Learn how to use the embroidery machine to make cool cryptid patches! We've got 5 cryptid designs to choose from, and we'll show you step by step how to take them from embroidery file to embroidered patch.