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GED Testing

Friday, April 17, 2026 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 "Berea" group

Lap Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for an interactive story time for babies and their caregivers, featuring lap and finger plays, scarves, board books, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement that support early language and social skills.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive story time for babies and their caregivers, featuring lap and finger plays, scarves, board books, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement that support early language and social skills.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Toddler Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 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, April 17, 2026 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, April 17, 2026 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, April 17, 2026 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, April 17, 2026 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 "Berea" group

Outdoor Play

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary

April is Earth Month, a perfect time to get outside and play. This outdoor program features games like tic tac toe, catch ball, water games, slammo, and limbo, along with sidewalk chalk and other simple activities.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Outside
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

April is Earth Month, a perfect time to get outside and play. This outdoor program features games like tic tac toe, catch ball, water games, slammo, and limbo, along with sidewalk chalk and other simple activities.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Berea Writers Circle

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Berea Writers Circle (BereaWriters.com) meets 1:30 - 3:00 PM on the third Saturday of the month at the Berea location of the Madison County Public Library. Each meeting features a program to foster good writing.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Workshop
Event Details:

The Berea Writers Circle (BereaWriters.com) meets 1:30 - 3:00 PM on the third Saturday of the month at the Berea location of the Madison County Public Library. Each meeting features a program to foster good writing.

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

Genealogy Search Instruction

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

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

LEGO Robotics

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us by the fireplace area for an afternoon of fun with robots.

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

Join us by the fireplace area for an afternoon of fun with robots.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Land of OZ Party

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

TBD

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

TBD

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Mahjong Open Play

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Enjoy an afternoon of American Mahjong during this open play session for adults! Players should have a basic understanding of the rules and gameplay.
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enjoy an afternoon of American Mahjong during this open play session for adults! Players should have a basic understanding of the rules and gameplay.

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

Read and Play

Monday, April 20, 2026 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

Toddler Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 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 Orientation

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for the Maker Space Orientation. Where you can learn about the machines and technology hosted in the lab.

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

Come join us for the Maker Space Orientation. Where you can learn about the machines and technology hosted in the lab.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Testing

Monday, April 20, 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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Bottle Cap Extravaganza

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

This month, we're celebrating the 30s! Upcycle bottle caps with us by turning them into bugs, monsters, puppets, and more! We'll be using scissors, glue, feathers, googly eyes, and popsicle sticks to make our creations.

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

This month, we're celebrating the 30s! Upcycle bottle caps with us by turning them into bugs, monsters, puppets, and more! We'll be using scissors, glue, feathers, googly eyes, and popsicle sticks to make our creations.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Crafternoon: Bottle Cap Extravaganza

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

This month, we're celebrating the 30s! Upcycle bottle caps with us by turning them into bugs, monsters, puppets, and more! We'll be using scissors, glue, feathers, googly eyes, and popsicle sticks to make our creations.

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

This month, we're celebrating the 30s! Upcycle bottle caps with us by turning them into bugs, monsters, puppets, and more! We'll be using scissors, glue, feathers, googly eyes, and popsicle sticks to make our creations.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Nifty Needlers

Monday, April 20, 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.

This event is in the "Off Site" group

Munchy Monday Cookbook Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all cooks, join our Munchy Monday cookbook club! April's theme is international cuisine. Each participant will check out a cookbook from the library collection based on the month's theme.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all cooks, join our Munchy Monday cookbook club! April's theme is international cuisine. Each participant will check out a cookbook from the library collection based on the month's theme.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Berea" group

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

Monday, April 20, 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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Family Literacy Class

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Play with Purpose (Ages 0-35 months)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join Us for Play with Purpose!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Us for Play with Purpose!