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This event is in the "Richmond" group

Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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, music, movement, and picture books. Story Time ends with a 30 free play session (or occasionally preschool level craft). It may get messy—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, music, movement, and picture books. Story Time ends with a 30 free play session (or occasionally preschool level craft). It may get messy—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Berea Woodcarvers

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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

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. 

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

Little Artist Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Berea" group

Teen Scene: Hand Loom Weaving

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

Learn how to make a beautiful wall hanging on a hand loom! We will have everything you need to make your masterpiece. 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:

Learn how to make a beautiful wall hanging on a hand loom! We will have everything you need to make your masterpiece. Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Teen Scene: Yarn Doll Keychains

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

Tap into a popular late 1800's craft with a twist! Make your own yarn doll keychain that you can carry with you. All materials provided. Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-18.

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

Tap into a popular late 1800's craft with a twist! Make your own yarn doll keychain that you can carry with you. All materials provided. Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-18.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Berea" group

Open Studio

Wednesday, February 4, 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: Cricut

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Off Site" group

Booktrovert

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Pop-up Library, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Pop-up Library, Book Clubs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Off Site" group

Booktrovert

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Pop-up Library, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Pop-up Library, Book Clubs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Peaceful Play

Thursday, February 5, 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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Read and Play

Thursday, February 5, 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

Snacks & Paperbacks Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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.

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

Lap Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
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: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
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

Maker Space Crash Course: Cricut

Thursday, February 5, 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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Drop-In Tech Help

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, 1-on-1
Age Group:
Adults
Drop-In Tech Help:

Confused about how to use your phone? Having an annoying issue with your laptop? We're here to help! Stop by the fireplace in Berea and get up to 30 minutes of drop-in tech assista...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, 1-on-1

Drop-In Tech Help

Confused about how to use your phone? Having an annoying issue with your laptop? We're here to help! Stop by the fireplace in Berea and get up to 30 minutes of drop-in tech assistance without needing to schedule an appointment.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Exploration Station: Knitting Tubes

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

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by learning about how pioneers knitted! We'll be making knitting easy to learn by using knitting tubes (toilet paper rolls, tape, yarn, scissors and popsicle sticks) to make a multi-purpose accessory. 

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

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by learning about how pioneers knitted! We'll be making knitting easy to learn by using knitting tubes (toilet paper rolls, tape, yarn, scissors and popsicle sticks) to make a multi-purpose accessory. 

This event is in the "Berea" group

Lego Club+

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 Prep

Thursday, February 5, 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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Rom Com Trivia Night

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

 

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

 

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

ELL Class

Friday, February 6, 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 "Berea" group

GED Testing

Friday, February 6, 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, February 6, 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.