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Youth Programs

Programs for Children and Young adults, including movies. Scroll down for a listing.


Printable Berea Summer Reading CalendarPrintable Richmond Summer reading Calendar

 Link for photosClick here for pictures of library programs


Richmond Location programs can be found in these boxes.

Berea Location programs can be found in these boxes.

Bookmobile programs can be found in these boxes.



Upcoming Events

June
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88, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06,
07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30


July
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05 , 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Be Creative! Art Show
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Bring your original art work - drawings, sculptures, paintings, poetry, needle work, crafts, stories, photography- to the library and we will display it from June 1- July 31.
Limit of one item per person. Please be sure to include your name and contact information. Items may be picked up from July 31-Aug. 31.
Participants will receive a certificate and a wooden coin for a prize from the Summer Reading Club prize store!


 

June 26th

Gaming 4 TeensGaming for Teens-
Fridays June 12, 19, 26.
1-4pm.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

 

InkheartMovie: Inkheart
PG 106 minutes
Friday, June 26th
2-4pm
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

GhostbustersMovie Night
Friday at 7:00pm
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Ghostbusters
 (PG) will be playing at 7pm.  A scary classic movie will follow at 9pm.  See adult programs for details.

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June 27th

June 28th

June 29th

InkheartMonday, June 29th
Movie: Inkheart (PG)
12pm and 2pm showings
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Berea location
 

4pm
Additional showing for patrons with special needs!
Each Monday from June 15 through July 27, at 4:00, a light-hearted film will be shown in the library’s theater.
Anyone with special needs is invited to attend at no charge, along with a friend or caregiver.  

T 4 TeensRated T 4 Teens

Video Games
June 15 & 29
July 6 & 20 2-4 PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Play Rock Band, DDR, and more!  

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June 30th

Origami ProgramOrigami Program-
June 30
6-7 pm
Berea location
Madison County Public Library

Learn to fold paper cranes and hearts.

Red, white, and Blue BeadsRed, white and Blue Beads
Tuesday, June 30th
1-4PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Use red, white, and blue pony beads to create festive Fourth of July necklaces, bracelets, and keychains.

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July 1st

Babes and Tots ProgramBabes and Tots
Wednesday, July 1st
10:30AM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

 

Baby TimeBaby Time- (for 0-2 year olds)
Wednesdays July 1, 8, 15, 22
10:30-11:15AM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us for literacy-based group activities. Enjoy picture books and music, socialize, learn new finger plays, play with puppets and toys and more!.  

Art ManiaArt Mania-
Wednesdays. Drop in anytime between 1- 3:30 pm for fun art projects.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location
Projects TBA.

July 1, 8, 15, 22

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July 2nd

Puppet ShowThursday Family Performances
2pm near the fireplace
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

July 2- Puppet Playtime Show- hand puppets, marionettes and finger puppets
July 9- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Nights Dream
July 16- Clockwork Clown and Company- comedy, juggling and fire breathing
July 23 - Imagination Nation presents “Noisy Tales from Far and Wide” Storytelling with puppets and masks.
July 30 - Mark Comly Magic Show with disappearing objects, slight of hand card tricks.

Puppet ShowThursday Family Performances
6pm
Thursday July 2- Puppet Playtime Show-
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Hand puppets, marionettes and finger puppets, and ventriloquist puppets with audience participation.

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July 3rd

Closed for Independence Day
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Closed for Independence Day
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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July 4th

Closed for Independence Day
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Closed for Independence Day
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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July 5th

July 6th

Pokemon ClubPokemon Club

Monday, July 6th
3-5:30pm
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

If you love Pokemon get together with other like- minded kids for card trading and game playing in our Community Room.

Pink Panther 2Monday, July 6th
Movie: Pink Panther 2 (PG)
12pm and 2pm showings
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location
 

4pm
Additional showing for patrons with special needs!
Each Monday from June 15 through July 27, at 4:00, a light-hearted film will be shown in the library’s theater.
Anyone with special needs is invited to attend at no charge, along with a friend or caregiver.  

T 4 TeensRated T 4 Teens

Video Games
June 15 & 29
July 6 & 20 2-4 PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Play Rock Band, DDR, and more!  

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July 7th

Tshirt DeconstructionT Shirt Deconstruction-
Tuesday, July 7
6-7 pm.
Berea location
Madison County Public Library

Bring your own t- shirt and learn a simple, cool appliqué method for transforming it into fashionable wearable art.
(This workshop is intended for tweens and teens; hand sewing is required.)

Garbage GamesGarbage Games
Tuesday, July 7th
1-4PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Be creative and have fun by taking ordinary household stuff and making a  game out of it!  Even more fun if you bring some friends with you.

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July 8th

Babes and Tots ProgramBabes and Tots
Wednesday, July 8th
10:30AM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

 

Baby TimeBaby Time- (for 0-2 year olds)
Wednesdays July 1, 8, 15, 22
10:30-11:15AM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us for literacy-based group activities. Enjoy picture books and music, socialize, learn new finger plays, play with puppets and toys and more!.  

Art ManiaArt Mania-
Wednesdays. Drop in anytime between 1- 3:30 pm for fun art projects.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location
Projects TBA.

July 1, 8, 15, 22

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July 9th

Shakespeare FestivalThursday Family Performances
2pm near the fireplace
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

July 2- Puppet Playtime Show- hand puppets, marionettes and finger puppets
July 9- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Nights Dream
July 16- Clockwork Clown and Company- comedy, juggling and fire breathing
July 23 - Imagination Nation presents “Noisy Tales from Far and Wide” Storytelling with puppets and masks.
July 30 - Mark Comly Magic Show with disappearing objects, slight of hand card tricks.

Shakespeare FestivalThursday Family Performances
6pm
July 9- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Nights Dream
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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July 10th

Story timeStory time (ages 3-6)
Fridays, Fridays, July 10, 17, 24
10:30AM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us for exciting, silly heartwarming stories, picture books, movement games, flannel boards, finger plays and music.

Gaming 4 TeensGaming for Teens-
Fridays Fridays, July 10, 17, 24.
1-4pm.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

 

StorytimeStory Time!
Friday, July 10th
10:30Am
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Jonas BrothersMovie:  Jonas Brothers Concert
Friday, July 10th
2-4pm
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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July 11th

July 12th

July 13th

Princess Protection ProgramMonday, July 13th
Movie: Princess Protection Program (G)
2-4pm
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

4pm
Additional showing for patrons with special needs!
Each Monday from June 15 through July 27, at 4:00, a light-hearted film will be shown in the library’s theater.
Anyone with special needs is invited to attend at no charge, along with a friend or caregiver.  

T 4 TeensRated T 4 Teens

Be Creative With Duct Tape!
July 13 @ 2 PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Make cell phone cases, totes, & wallets out of duct tape.

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July 14th

Paper Airplanes ProgramPaper Airplanes Program
July 14
6-7 pm-
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Assemble your own Delta Dart rubber band propelled paper airplane from a kit. 

Fun with ShoelacesTie one On!
Fun with Shoelaces

Tuesday, July 14th
1-4PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Learn how to lace your shoes in many creative ways.  We will also decorate shoelaces.

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July 15th

Babes and Tots ProgramBabes and Tots
Wednesday, July 15th
10:30AM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

 

Baby TimeBaby Time- (for 0-2 year olds)
Wednesdays July 1, 8, 15, 22
10:30-11:15AM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us for literacy-based group activities. Enjoy picture books and music, socialize, learn new finger plays, play with puppets and toys and more!.  

Art ManiaArt Mania-
Wednesdays. Drop in anytime between 1- 3:30 pm for fun art projects.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location
Projects TBA.

July 1, 8, 15, 22

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July 16th

Clockwork ClownThursday Family Performances
2pm near the fireplace
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

July 2- Puppet Playtime Show- hand puppets, marionettes and finger puppets
July 9- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Nights Dream
July 16- Clockwork Clown and Company- comedy, juggling and fire breathing
July 23 - Imagination Nation presents “Noisy Tales from Far and Wide” Storytelling with puppets and masks.
July 30 - Mark Comly Magic Show with disappearing objects, slight of hand card tricks.

Clockwork ClownThursday Family Performances
6PM
July 16- Clockwork Clown and Company
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Comedy, juggling, balancing acts and fire breathing 

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July 17th

Story timeStory time (ages 3-6)
Fridays, Fridays, July 10, 17, 24 at 10:30.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us for exciting, silly heartwarming stories, picture books, movement games, flannel boards, finger plays and music.

Gaming 4 TeensGaming for Teens-
Fridays Fridays, July 10, 17, 24.
1-4pm.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

 

StorytimeStory Time!
Friday, July 17th
10:30Am
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Princess Protection ProgramMovie:  Princess Protection Program
Friday, July 17th
2-4pm
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Libraraoke
Friday at 6:00pm
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us in singing all of your favorite songs.  Around 23,000 available to choose from.

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July 18th

July 19th

July 20th

Jonas BrothersMonday, July 20th
Movie: Jonas Brothers (G)
12pm and 2pm showings
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

4pm
Additional showing for patrons with special needs!
Each Monday from June 15 through July 27, at 4:00, a light-hearted film will be shown in the library’s theater.
Anyone with special needs is invited to attend at no charge, along with a friend or caregiver.  

T 4 TeensRated T 4 Teens

Video Games
June 15 & 29
July 6 & 20 2-4 PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Play Rock Band, DDR, and more!  

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July 21st

Art ShowBlack Tie Art Show and Reception
Tuesday, July 21
6-7 pm
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Art work submissions from patrons ages 18 and younger will be displayed in our Community Room. Refreshments will be served. Dress up is requested.

Libraraoke
Libraraoke!!
Karaoke fun at your Public Library
Tuesday, July 21st
1-4PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Around 23,000 songs available to choose from.  come to the library and sing your heart out.

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July 22nd

Babes and Tots ProgramBabes and Tots
Wednesday, July 22nd
10:30AM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

 

Baby TimeBaby Time- (for 0-2 year olds)
Wednesdays July 1, 8, 15, 22 . at 10:30-11:15.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us for literacy-based group activities. Enjoy picture books and music, socialize, learn new finger plays, play with puppets and toys and more!.  

Art ManiaArt Mania-
Wednesdays. Drop in anytime between 1- 3:30 pm for fun art projects.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location
Projects TBA.

July 1, 8, 15, 22

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July 23rd

Imagination Nation presentsThursday Family Performances
2pm near the fireplace
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

July 2- Puppet Playtime Show- hand puppets, marionettes and finger puppets
July 9- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Nights Dream
July 16- Clockwork Clown and Company- comedy, juggling and fire breathing
July 23 - Imagination Nation presents “Noisy Tales from Far and Wide” Storytelling with puppets and masks.
July 30 - Mark Comly Magic Show with disappearing objects, slight of hand card tricks.

Imagination Nation presentsThursday Family Performances
6PM
July 23 - Imagination Nation presents “Noisy Tales from Far and Wide” Storytelling with puppets and masks.
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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July 24th

Story timeStory time (ages 3-6)
Fridays, Fridays, July 10, 17, 24 at 10:30.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Join us for exciting, silly heartwarming stories, picture books, movement games, flannel boards, finger plays and music.

Gaming 4 TeensGaming for Teens-
Fridays Fridays, July 10, 17, 24.
1-4pm.
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

 

StorytimeStory Time!
Friday, July 24th
10:30Am
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

CoralineMovie:  Coraline
Friday, July 24th
2-4pm
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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July 25th

July 26th

July 27th

CoralineMonday, July 27th
Movie: Coraline (PG)
12pm and 2pm showings
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

4pm
Additional showing for patrons with special needs!
Each Monday from June 15 through July 27, at 4:00, a light-hearted film will be shown in the library’s theater.
Anyone with special needs is invited to attend at no charge, along with a friend or caregiver.  

T 4 TeensRated T 4 Teens

Henna Tattoos
July 27 @ 2 PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Free, temporary, & all natural! By Tammy Cornett

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July 28th

Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Funniest Home VideosMadison County's Funniest Home Videos
Tuesday, July 28th
1-4PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Bring your funny home videos on DVD or flash memory to the library by July 21st and we will have a special showing on the big screen with surround!
All Dvds will be returned so be sure to write your name and phone number on the DVDs

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July 29th

Babes and Tots ProgramBabes and Tots
Wednesday, July 15th
10:30AM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

 

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July 30th

Magic ShowThursday Family Performances
2pm near the fireplace
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

July 2- Puppet Playtime Show- hand puppets, marionettes and finger puppets
July 9- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Nights Dream
July 16- Clockwork Clown and Company- comedy, juggling and fire breathing
July 23 - Imagination Nation presents “Noisy Tales from Far and Wide” Storytelling with puppets and masks.
July 30 - Mark Comly Magic Show with disappearing objects, slight of hand card tricks.

Magic ShowThursday Family Performances
6PM
July 30 - Mark Comly Magic Show with disappearing objects, slight of hand card tricks.
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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July 31st

Madison County Public Library
Berea location

StorytimeStory Time!
Friday, July 31st
10:30Am
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Movie TBA
Friday, July 31st
2-4pm
Free movies rated G, PG or PG13
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

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Movies listed above are individually copyright protected and shown by contract permission with Movie Licensing USA (Copyright © 2005 Swank Motion Pictures, Inc) .