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Learn to Sew a Gift Bag

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Little Artist Story Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool

Little Artist Story Time introduces preschoolers and their caregivers to basic art ideas through two engaging picture books, a fun hands-on craft, and group sharing.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Little Artist Story Time introduces preschoolers and their caregivers to basic art ideas through two engaging picture books, a fun hands-on craft, and group sharing.

This event is in the "Berea" group

GED Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Free GED classes are now being held at the Madison County Public Library. The classes are offered through a partnership between Madison County Adult Education Center and the Madison County Public Library.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free GED classes are now being held at the Madison County Public Library. The classes are offered through a partnership between Madison County Adult Education Center and the Madison County Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Pequeños Parlantes/Little Speakers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Bilingual
Age Group:
Elementary

Pequeños Parlantes: Discovering Spanish Language & Culture is a multi-week Spanish enrichment program for children, introducing language fundamentals through interactive lessons focused on vocabulary, pronunciation, a

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual
Event Details:

Pequeños Parlantes: Discovering Spanish Language & Culture is a multi-week Spanish enrichment program for children, introducing language fundamentals through interactive lessons focused on vocabulary, pronunciation, a

This event is in the "Berea" group

Pick Your Own Book Club: Holiday Favorites

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

A book club where you pick what book you read every time! This month, we will be discussing our holiday favorites. Read a holiday book, short story, or comic and tell us all about it! Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. 

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A book club where you pick what book you read every time! This month, we will be discussing our holiday favorites. Read a holiday book, short story, or comic and tell us all about it! Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join our monthly anime club to celebrate Japan! Enjoy snacks, crafts, manga discussions, and anime episodes with fellow fans. This week we will be creating Perler Keychains, and watching One Piece!

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join our monthly anime club to celebrate Japan! Enjoy snacks, crafts, manga discussions, and anime episodes with fellow fans. This week we will be creating Perler Keychains, and watching One Piece!

This event is in the "Berea" group

Open Studio

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, 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, 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!

This event is in the "Richmond" group

ESL Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Baby and Me Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for our new Baby and Me program. This program is designed to promote development, bonding, and social interaction.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for our new Baby and Me program. This program is designed to promote development, bonding, and social interaction.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Read and Play

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

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. 

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Storytimes
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Fireplace Concert Series: Clarinet Convergence

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fireplace Area at Richmond
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a festive pop-up holiday concert with the Clarinet Convergence Quartet! This talented group has been performing together since 2022 at senior centers, libraries, and community events across Central Kentucky.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a festive pop-up holiday concert with the Clarinet Convergence Quartet! This talented group has been performing together since 2022 at senior centers, libraries, and community events across Central Kentucky.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Berea" group

Artist & Maker Meetup

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How To, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Artist & Maker Meetup:

Whether you're just beginning your journey in artistic expression, or an experienced artist looking to share or expand your skills, stop by the Creative Studio and join fellow crea...

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

Artist & Maker Meetup

Whether you're just beginning your journey in artistic expression, or an experienced artist looking to share or expand your skills, stop by the Creative Studio and join fellow creative-minded people! Share your works in progress, talk about your craft and process, collaborate with other kinds of artists, or just have a place to work with others. From visual to performing arts, from pure aesthetics to functional designs, everyone's got a space to share their knowledge and skills with each other.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Exploration Station: Advanced Ornaments

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Mix, measure, and make your own holiday ornaments from scratch! Experiment with scented salt dough, air-dry clay, Perler beads, paint, and more.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Mix, measure, and make your own holiday ornaments from scratch! Experiment with scented salt dough, air-dry clay, Perler beads, paint, and more.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Lego Club+

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary

We provide the building blocks, and you bring the creativity!

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

We provide the building blocks, and you bring the creativity!

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Class

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Pick of the Month Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club at the library, where each month we explore a new genre!

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 at the library, where each month we explore a new genre!

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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Math Class

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Berea" group

GED Testing

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the first and third Fridays in Berea. To schedule an exam please contact Madison County Adult Education by phone at 859.353.4712 or email brandym@madisonlibrary.org.

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

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the first and third Fridays in Berea. To schedule an exam please contact Madison County Adult Education by phone at 859.353.4712 or email brandym@madisonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Toddler Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Enjoy early literacy activities like parachute play, songs, finger plays, and board books, followed by free play. Toddlers and caregivers can make friends and learn together. Meant...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes

Toddler Time

Enjoy early literacy activities like parachute play, songs, finger plays, and board books, followed by free play. Toddlers and caregivers can make friends and learn together. Meant for ages 0-3. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Maker Space Open Lab

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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?

This event is in the "Berea" group

Books Cook!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Food, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Elementary

Books Cook is a hands-on story time where reading meets cooking! Each week, we’ll read a fun book and then make a simple, themed dish together. Kids help with safe prep steps while we handle the heat.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Food, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Books Cook is a hands-on story time where reading meets cooking! Each week, we’ll read a fun book and then make a simple, themed dish together. Kids help with safe prep steps while we handle the heat.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Unplugged

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment, Food
Age Group:
Teens

Play board games, swap book recommendations, and explore creative projects with other teens while building real-world skills. Unplugged is your space to meet new friends, be yourself, and build confidence.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:

Play board games, swap book recommendations, and explore creative projects with other teens while building real-world skills. Unplugged is your space to meet new friends, be yourself, and build confidence.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Lego Club+

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary
LEGO Club+:

We supply the building blocks; you bring the creativity. Kids may make whatever time and imagination allows. Each week we display the LEGO creations inside one of our display cases...

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment

LEGO Club+

We supply the building blocks; you bring the creativity. Kids may make whatever time and imagination allows. Each week we display the LEGO creations inside one of our display cases.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Saturday Story Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

We promote preschool literacy with conversation, parachute play, music, movement, and picture books. Activities end with stations (occasionally preschool crafts). It may get messy, so please dress appropriately. Meant for ages 3–5.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Storytimes
Event Details:

We promote preschool literacy with conversation, parachute play, music, movement, and picture books. Activities end with stations (occasionally preschool crafts). It may get messy, so please dress appropriately. Meant for ages 3–5.