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Creative Studio Orientation

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Testing

Monday, May 11, 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

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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

Crafternoon: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

We're celebrating America's 250th birthday by exploring popular toys from the 40s, and wooden toys were all the rage! You'll get to pick from wooden planes, trains, and cars and paint your choice however you'd like.

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

We're celebrating America's 250th birthday by exploring popular toys from the 40s, and wooden toys were all the rage! You'll get to pick from wooden planes, trains, and cars and paint your choice however you'd like.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Crafternoon: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

We're celebrating America's 250th birthday by exploring popular toys from the 40s, and wooden toys were all the rage! You'll get to pick from wooden planes, trains, and cars and paint your choice however you'd like.

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

We're celebrating America's 250th birthday by exploring popular toys from the 40s, and wooden toys were all the rage! You'll get to pick from wooden planes, trains, and cars and paint your choice however you'd like.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Nifty Needlers

Monday, May 11, 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 "Berea" group

Be a Podcast Boss!

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Would you like to have a podcast, but don't know where to start?
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Would you like to have a podcast, but don't know where to start?
This event is in the "Richmond" group

Family Literacy Class

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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!

This event is in the "Berea" group

Play with Purpose (Ages 3-5)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Join Us for Play with Purpose!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Us for Play with Purpose!

This event is in the "Berea" group

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Stitch & Sew

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Time Travelers Workshop: Plant a Victory Garden

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore history like you never have before! Learn about our nation's past through crafts, food, and mysteries. This week, we will be learning all about Victory Gardens of the past and painting flower pots to start our own gardens.  

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

Explore history like you never have before! Learn about our nation's past through crafts, food, and mysteries. This week, we will be learning all about Victory Gardens of the past and painting flower pots to start our own gardens.  

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Unplugged

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
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: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
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

Digital Literacy

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Mahjong Open Play

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Enjoy an evening 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 evening 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 "Richmond" group

ELL Class

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Story Time

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 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—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
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—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Learn to Sew

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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, May 13, 2026 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 "Richmond" group

Teen Cuisine: Korean Food

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month by making some traditional Korean recipes. Try your hand at rolling Kimbap and pleating Dumplings. Teen programs are intended for those 11-18.

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

Join us to celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month by making some traditional Korean recipes. Try your hand at rolling Kimbap and pleating Dumplings. Teen programs are intended for those 11-18.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Teen Cuisine: Mini Pineapple Upside-down Cakes

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make your own mini version of this favorite 1940s treat! We will have everything you need to make this delicious dessert. 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:

Make your own mini version of this favorite 1940s treat! We will have everything you need to make this delicious dessert. Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. 

This event is in the "Berea" group

Open Studio

Wednesday, May 13, 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!

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Maker Space Crash Course: 3D printer

Wednesday, May 13, 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. 

 

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Peaceful Play

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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

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

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