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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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.

Do you and your family love to play outside, or maybe you just want fun things to do together? If so, join us for our Outdoor Play program. There will be multiple games and activities for all ages to enjoy!

Join us for a fun, cryptid-inspired self-care workshop! In this hands-on event, you’ll create your own mythical spa kit, complete with soothing and energizing products inspired by legendary creatures.

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

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.

Experience a magical meet and greet with characters like Rapunzel, the Frog Princess, and our favorite Polynesian princess! Enjoy photos, snacks, and a fun activity!

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 at the library this week in making clothespin dolls! We'll be using clothespins, felt, pipe cleaners, makers, and hot glue. 

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 EKU’s NOVA students at the library for a creative session where we’ll be sculpting whimsical gnomes and crafting tiny scenes. Let your imagination run wild!

Can you make it out of the famous Cryptid Woods before time is up? Teen programs are intended for those age 11-17.

Can you make it out of the famous Cryptid Woods before time is up? Teen programs are intended for those age 11-17. 

Construct a helicopter or alien spaceship using plastic propellers, craft sticks, paperclips, rubber bands, cardstock, masking tape, and scissors. How high can your creation fly? This week, we are featuring engineering.

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.

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!

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Stop by, let us know what you want to see at the library, volunteer, and earn service hours! The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to patrons 13-18 to join. 

Stop by, let us know what you want to see at the library, volunteer, and earn service hours! The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to patrons 13-18 to join. 

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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

Join the Madison County Public Library at Just Love Coffee in Berea for our Just Love Book Club! This book club will meet on the first Tuesday of every month.

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).

Madison County Public Library and Just Love Coffee-Berea are proud to host Matthew Sparks & Olivia Sizemore, authors of Haint Country-Dark Folktales from the Hills and Hollers.