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July 31st

Westbrook TrioLibrarypalooza Summer Concert Series Presents:
The Westbrook Trio
Saturday, July 31, 2010,
2PM, Richmond location.

The Westbrook Trio is comprised of local musicians who play an eclectic mix of funk, blues, jazz and soul.

The Westbrook Trio is comprised of local musicians who play an eclectic mix of funk, blues, jazz and soul.  To listen to their music, visit their MySpace page:  myspace.com/thewestbrooktrio  

*Bring the kids to the Westbrook Trio’s July 31st concert!  They will be performing “in the ship” at the Richmond location’s children’s area!

August 2nd

 


Your Neighbor, the Author
Monday at 2PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Meet Penny Fryman, Richmond resident and author of the new novel, One Chance in a Lifetime.
Penny will be doing a meet and greet at our Richmond location on Monday, August 2, 2010, at 2PM.


Nifty NeedlersNifty Needlers:
Monday at 5:30PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location




August 5th

Your Neighbor, the Acupuncturist:
Thursday at 7:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Meet Douglas MacLaren, Berea resident and Acupuncturist. Doug will lead a series of acupuncture discussions at both locations. The library’s Berea location will host “Acupuncture: Not Just Needles!” on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 7PM, with a repeat engagement on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at 2PM. The library’s Richmond location will host the discussion on Monday, August 9, 2010, at 2PM, with a repeat engagement on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 7PM.

August 7th

Your Neighbor, the Acupuncturist:
Saturday at 2:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Meet Douglas MacLaren, Berea resident and Acupuncturist. Doug will lead a series of acupuncture discussions at both locations. The library’s Berea location will host “Acupuncture: Not Just Needles!” on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 7PM, with a repeat engagement on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at 2PM. The library’s Richmond location will host the discussion on Monday, August 9, 2010, at 2PM, with a repeat engagement on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 7PM.

August 9th

Your Neighbor, the Acupuncturist:
Monday at 2:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Meet Douglas MacLaren, Berea resident and Acupuncturist. Doug will lead a series of acupuncture discussions at both locations. The library’s Berea location will host “Acupuncture: Not Just Needles!” on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 7PM, with a repeat engagement on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at 2PM. The library’s Richmond location will host the discussion on Monday, August 9, 2010, at 2PM, with a repeat engagement on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 7PM.

August 10th

Your Neighbor, the Acupuncturist:
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Meet Douglas MacLaren, Berea resident and Acupuncturist. Doug will lead a series of acupuncture discussions at both locations. The library’s Berea location will host “Acupuncture: Not Just Needles!” on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 7PM, with a repeat engagement on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at 2PM. The library’s Richmond location will host the discussion on Monday, August 9, 2010, at 2PM, with a repeat engagement on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 7PM.


Nifty NeedlersNifty Needlers:
Monday at 5:30PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location




August 12th

Blood DriveBlood Drive:
Thursday, August 12, 2010,
12PM-7PM,
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location.

MCPL’s Richmond location hosts a blood drive on the second Thursday of each month, from 12-7PM. For more details, visit our website, www.madisonlibrary.org, or contact the library at 859-623-6704. Make a donation appointment at www.kybloodcenter.org.

August 13th

Dinner and a Movie:
Clash of the Titans
Friday, August 13, 2010
5:30PM
Berea location

Watch the new release DVD, Clash of the Titans, and enjoy pizza during the movie!

August 16th

Nifty NeedlersNifty Needlers:
Monday at 5:30PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location





August 17th

Your Neighbor, the Poet:
Tuesday at 6:30PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Meet Sandy McCord, Richmond resident and author of the new poetry chapbook, The Dragon Well. Sandy will read from The Dragon Well on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 6:30PM, at the library’s Richmond location. Light refreshments and a meet and greet will follow the reading.

August 18th

Your Neighbor, the Storyteller:
Wednesday at 2:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Meet the Spellbinders, an organization of storytellers located throughout Madison County. Join several Spellbinders as they tell original and classic stories at Story Time for Grownups on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 2PM, at the library’s Richmond location, with a repeat engagement on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 12PM.

August 19th

Your Neighbor, the Mayor
Thursday at 7:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Meet Berea’s Mayor, Steven Connelly. Mayor Connelly, also an author and historian, will conduct a talk on Berea’s storied history. The library’s Berea location will host 150 Years of Berea History on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 7PM, with a repeat engagement on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at 2PM.


August 20th

Camera Club:
Friday, August 20, 2010,
5PM
Richmond location.

Whether you are an amateur shutterbug or a seasoned professional, the Camera Club will have something to offer. For more details, contact John Payne at 859-986-7112 or 859-623-6704

Libraraoke:
Friday, August 20, 2010,
6:30PM - ???
Berea location.
Sing your heart out at the library’s monthly installment of karaoke! Libraraoke is all the fun of karaoke, but none of the hangover. Join DJs JP and Beth and choose from thousands of your favorite songs. Fun for all ages!

August 21st

Your Neighbor, the Mayor
Saturday at 2:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Berea location

Meet Berea’s Mayor, Steven Connelly. Mayor Connelly, also an author and historian, will conduct a talk on Berea’s storied history. The library’s Berea location will host 150 Years of Berea History on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 7PM, with a repeat engagement on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at 2PM.

August 23rd

Nifty NeedlersNifty Needlers:
Monday at 5:30PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location





August 24th

Poetic Expresso:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010,
7PM,
Berea location.

Poetic Expresso provides a bi-monthly opportunity for all forms of creative expression. Join us and share original works of poetry, music, or visual art, read your favorite selections by another author, or just listen!

August 25th

Your Neighbor, the Storyteller:
Wednesday at 12:00PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location

Meet the Spellbinders, an organization of storytellers located throughout Madison County. Join several Spellbinders as they tell original and classic stories at Story Time for Grownups on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 2PM, at the library’s Richmond location, with a repeat engagement on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 12PM.

August 26th

Thursday Night Book Group:
Thursday, August 26, 2010,
6:30PM,
Richmond location.

Our selection for August is Anne Tyler’s Digging to America. This is a fun, “no-pressure” book group – if you can’t finish the book, no problem! Join us and discuss your thoughts on any portion of the novel.

August 30th

Nifty NeedlersNifty Needlers:
Monday at 5:30PM
Madison County Public Library
Richmond location



August 31st

Tuesday Night Book Group:
Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
6:30PM,
Berea location.

Our selection for August has yet to be determined, but it will certainly be a novel that will spark much discussion! This is a fun, “no-pressure” book group – if you can’t finish the book, no problem! Join us and discuss your thoughts on any portion of the novel.

*Independent Film Series film listed above are individually copyright protected and shown by contract permission with FILM MOVEMENT
**Book club books and Cover art are copyright properties of their respective authors/publishing houses.
Movies are funded in part by Friends of the Madison County Public Library.

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