Week Calendar

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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. 

Each week, kids will explore a new science concept through a picture book, followed by hands-on stations. A take-home sheet is provided for continued learning at home. This week's theme is water!

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

Come join us for the Maker Space Orientation. Where you can learn about the machines and technology hosted in the lab.

Need assistance navigating Ancestry.com or researching your family tree? Local historian and genealogy enthusiast Todd Moberly will be available in the library's Madison County Room on the first and third Monday of each month ready to help.

Gather with us to create, mend, knit, stitch, or make.

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. 

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the second Monday of the month from 9am to 1pm.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you hav

Come hang out with friends or meet new friends over a cup of coffee (or tea). Our coffee cart will have everything you need to create a delicious brew. Games, simple crafts, and fun will be provided!

Join us for a craft at the Richmond location. 

Join us this week at the library is celebrating St. Patrick's Day! We'll be making edible rainbows out of cereal, powdered donuts, and pipe cleaners. We'll also be making St.

Every Monday, March 17-April 7, embark on a Phenomenal World adventure! CELTS students from Berea College lead nature-themed activities, exploring insects, mammals, rock formations, and more!

Join us for our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club!

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 week in Exploration Station, we will be using math to explore probability, grid-making, and patterns.

Join us for an afternoon of fun STEAM activities! From LEGO challenges to arts and crafts, fun experiments and games, learning through play is our goal! Each of the four stations focuses on a different aspect of STEAM education.

Design a Planter!

Teach yourself the basics of TinkerCAD and print or cut your own planter for your home!

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?

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

Software Dive is an exploration of the different types of software used in the Makerspace. These tools can help you get started with your projects and take them to the next level. 

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Individual and small-group language practice and tutoring for adults who are developing English language skills.

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. 

Individual and small-group language practice and tutoring for adults who are developing English language skills.

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).