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Open Studio

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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 stu...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: 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!

Maker Space Crash Course: Embroidery Machine

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

 

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

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. 

 

Family Literacy Class

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

This program is one part of the four component model of Family Literacy. Parents will learn how to leverage soft skills - communication, professionalism, teamwork, and critical thinking – to bridge the home and classroom for their child.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This program is one part of the four component model of Family Literacy. Parents will learn how to leverage soft skills - communication, professionalism, teamwork, and critical thinking – to bridge the home and classroom for their child.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Creative Studio Live!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Creative Studio Live!:

Learn how the design process works with our live demonstrations! We'll prepare a craft using the equipment available in the Creative Studio, and show you the whys and hows of makin...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

Creative Studio Live!

Learn how the design process works with our live demonstrations! We'll prepare a craft using the equipment available in the Creative Studio, and show you the whys and hows of making it. After the demonstration, we'll have instructions and the materials available for you throughout the following month so you can take our design and give it your own personal touch.

Maker Space Crash Course: Embroidery Machine

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

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.

GED Prep

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

This class includes a comprehensive review of the four main subject areas of the GED test:  Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This class includes a comprehensive review of the four main subject areas of the GED test:  Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Creative Studio Live!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Creative Studio Live!:

Learn how the design process works with our live demonstrations! We'll prepare a craft using the equipment available in the Creative Studio, and show you the whys and hows of makin...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

Creative Studio Live!

Learn how the design process works with our live demonstrations! We'll prepare a craft using the equipment available in the Creative Studio, and show you the whys and hows of making it. After the demonstration, we'll have instructions and the materials available for you throughout the following month so you can take our design and give it your own personal touch.

ELL Class

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Madison County Adult Education offers free English Language Learners classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Madison County Adult Education offers free English Language Learners classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Maker Space Open Lab

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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?

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

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?

Project Hail Mary

Booktok Made Me Read It Book Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that the food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please contact the Youth Services team in advance to request a specialty lunch. Please note that we cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled.

Project Hail Mary

Booktok Made Me Read It Book Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm. 

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that the food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please contact the Youth Services team in advance to request a specialty lunch. Please note that we cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled.

Empire of Storms

A Court of Books and Pages: A Sarah J Maas Book Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join The Court!
We’ll systematically dive through Sarah J. Maas’s series, one book at a time. 

Pick up a copy near the circulation desk!

Intended for adult audiences only.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join The Court!
We’ll systematically dive through Sarah J. Maas’s series, one book at a time. 

Pick up a copy near the circulation desk!

Intended for adult audiences only.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

The Deep

Pick of the Month Book Club

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday through stories set in different eras of U.S. history!

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday through stories set in different eras of U.S. history!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that the food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please contact the Youth Services team in advance to request a specialty lunch. Please note that we cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled.

GED Testing

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Conference Room #138 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site weekly on Mondays.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can s

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site weekly on Mondays.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can s

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Nifty Needlers

Nifty Needlers

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How To
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

English Language Learner (ELL) and Spanish Language Tutoring for Adults

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults

Spanish–English Language Exchange
Join us for weekly language practice and learning! This interactive class brings together adults who are developing Spanish or English language skills for small-group and one-on-one conversation practice.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual
Event Details:

Spanish–English Language Exchange
Join us for weekly language practice and learning! This interactive class brings together adults who are developing Spanish or English language skills for small-group and one-on-one conversation practice.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Family Literacy Class

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Getting Ready for Kindergarten for Parents

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Getting Ready for Kindergarten for Parents

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Maker Lab Live!!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Watch, listen, and ask questions as we learn how to make some amazing tools in the Maker Lab. This class will show you how the machines in our Makers Lab can work together to create a more complex final product.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes
Event Details:

Watch, listen, and ask questions as we learn how to make some amazing tools in the Maker Lab. This class will show you how the machines in our Makers Lab can work together to create a more complex final product.

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

Stitch & Sew

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Stitch & Sew:

Grab a sewing machine and sew with us in the Creative Studio! We have sewing machines for you to use, or bring your own! All experience levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Workshop

Stitch & Sew

Grab a sewing machine and sew with us in the Creative Studio! We have sewing machines for you to use, or bring your own! All experience levels are welcome.

Digital Literacy

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

This course will assist students to safely and effectively use technology for learning, working, and accessing services. Students will learn how to operate electric devices, communicate digitally, and use online resources.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This course will assist students to safely and effectively use technology for learning, working, and accessing services. Students will learn how to operate electric devices, communicate digitally, and use online resources.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Laser Cutter & Engraver Intro

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Laser Cutter & Engraver Intro:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concre...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

Laser Cutter & Engraver Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concrete, and some forms of coated metals.

Caution

The laser cutter is a Class 4 laser device. Operating the machine requires certain safety precautions taken to prevent injury. These safety precautions must be followed when working with the machine.

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Maker Lab Live!!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Watch, listen, and ask questions as we learn how to make some amazing tools in the Maker Lab. This class will show you how the machines in our Makers Lab can work together to create a more complex final product.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes
Event Details:

Watch, listen, and ask questions as we learn how to make some amazing tools in the Maker Lab. This class will show you how the machines in our Makers Lab can work together to create a more complex final product.

ELL Class

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Madison County Adult Education offers free English Language Learners classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Madison County Adult Education offers free English Language Learners classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.