Event List

Explore history like you never have before! Learn about our nation's past through crafts, food, and mysteries. This week we will learn about how Americans first harnessed the power of electricity while making our own electric circuits.

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 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.

Join the Madison County Public Library at Just Love Coffee in Berea for our Just Love Book Club! This book club will meet on the first Tuesday of every month.

Join the Classically Read Book Club for Movie Night as we watch the film adaptation of last month’s book selection. Whether you read the book or just love a good movie, all are welcome!

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

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

Stop by the Berea Location to watch the Berea Woodcarver Group in action, hear some great stories, and learn a thing or two about wood carving. 

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.

Try your hand at a popular 1900's art style! Come experiment with different styles of silhouette art, with all materials provided. Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-18. 

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create a reusable heating pad in the process. We will have a variety of fabric patterns to choose from, allowing you to make your project truly unique.

Stop by, let us know what you want to see at the library, volunteer, and earn service hours! The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to patrons 13-18 to join. We usually meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 5pm. 

Stop by, let us know what you want to see at the library, volunteer, and earn service hours! The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is open to patrons 13-18 to join. 

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. 

Berea Parks & Rec and the Madison County Public Library present: Booktrovert. Love reading but tired of the pressure of deadlines and discussion questions?

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.

Peaceful Play is designed with shy or neurodivergent children in mind, though all are welcome.

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. 

Snacks & Paperbacks Book Club
Join us each month as we dive into great fiction and popular stories — all while enjoying good company and tasty snacks! It’s the perfect mix of conversation, community, and good reads.

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.

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.