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This event is in the "Berea" group.

Teen Open Studio

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Teen Open Studio

Stop by the Creative Studio in a special teen-focused weekly session! Learn and collaborate with other teens, find new hobbies and interests, or even just work on your own personal projects you bring yourself. Grab some refreshments from the Teen Cafe and stop by!

The Joan Kleine Creative Studio offers:

  • Recording and sound facilities
  • 3D printers
  • Laser engraving and cutting
  • Machine embroidery
  • Art supplies
  • Large-format printing
  • Electronics workstation
  • And more to come...
This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teddy Bear Breakfast

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

Pick up your stuffed animals and join us in the Community Room for a light breakfast.

Thanks to our "security" cameras, we'll get to see pictures of all the mischievous things your stuffed animals did while at the library! 

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.

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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.

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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Take-Over:

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, How To, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us at the Richmond branch for our monthly Teen Takeover, arranged by the members of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! This month's theme is all about ______

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Video Game Free-for-all

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Cancelled
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Come one, come all!  Join gamers from around the community to meet and interact as we play a variety of popular video games.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Music
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful celebration at our Dolly Poedown, where we honor the shared birthday of the fabulous Dolly Parton and the mysterious Edgar Allan Poe! 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Berea" group.
This event is in the "Richmond" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Holiday Closing - All Locations Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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 "Richmond" group.

Play with Purpose (Ages 0-3)

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Us for Play with Purpose!

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Play with Purpose (Ages 3-5)

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
Registration
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Us for Play with Purpose!

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.

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.

Open Studio

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, 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!

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.

3D Printer Intro

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

3D Printer Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's 3D printers! This introductory class will teach you the basics of preparing a 3D model for printing with our 3D printers.

Topics covered include:

  • Safety guidelines
  • Supported 3D model file formats
  • Websites listing pre-existing models for 3D printing
  • Websites and software for designing your own model for printing
  • Preparing a model for printing
  • Preparing the printers for a print
  • Starting the print

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 "Richmond" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
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 "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 "Richmond" group.
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Workshop
Event Details:

 

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.

Comics and Cookies: Cuphead

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

Join us for our teen graphic novel book club!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Anime Club

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

Are you a fan of Japanese animation and manga? Join our monthly anime club, where we'll be celebrating all things Japan! Try some Japanese snacks, enjoy some fun crafts, and watch a few episodes of anime with us each month.

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, 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.

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 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.

Exploration Station: Weathervanes

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

This week at Exploration Station, we’ll be studying the technologies associated with observing the weather!