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Early Learning Activities

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Our friends from the Madison County FRYSC will be offering a monthly activity for little ones and their caregivers. 

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

Our friends from the Madison County FRYSC will be offering a monthly activity for little ones and their caregivers. 

Alisha holding a book surrounded by toddler toys

Toddler Time

Friday, February 27, 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. 

Alisha holding a book surrounded by food

Books Cook!

Friday, February 27, 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.

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Unplugged

Friday, February 27, 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.

lego club logo

Lego Club+

Friday, February 27, 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.

Fourth Wing

Booktok Made Me Read It Book Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm.

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.

Fourth Wing

Booktok Made Me Read It Book Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm. 

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

Join us for the BookTok Made Me Read It Book Club, where we explore the top books that went viral on BookTok! Each month, we’ll dive into a trending title that has taken the reading world by storm. 

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.

Teen D&D Open Table

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Teen D&D Open Table:

Join us at the library for our Teen D&D Open Table! Whether you're a newcomer to tabletop roleplaying or an experienced adventurer, we have a self-contained scenario ready for ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required

Teen D&D Open Table

Join us at the library for our Teen D&D Open Table! Whether you're a newcomer to tabletop roleplaying or an experienced adventurer, we have a self-contained scenario ready for you each month.

Attendees are also offered the opportunity to build their Dungeon Master skills, learning how to design a roleplaying adventure and run their own sessions for the group.

Queen of Shadows

A Court of Books and Pages: A Sarah J Maas Book Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join The Court!
We’ll systematically dive through Sarah J. Maas’s series, one book at a time. 

Pick up a copy near the circulation desk!

Intended for adult audiences only.

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

Join The Court!
We’ll systematically dive through Sarah J. Maas’s series, one book at a time. 

Pick up a copy near the circulation desk!

Intended for adult audiences only.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

One-on-One Genealogy Assistance

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, How To, 1-on-1
Age Group:
Adults

Need assistance navigating Ancestry.com or researching your family tree? Local historian and genealogy enthusiast Todd Moberly will be available in the library's Madison County Room on the first and third Monday of each month ready to help.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, 1-on-1
Event Details:

Need assistance navigating Ancestry.com or researching your family tree? Local historian and genealogy enthusiast Todd Moberly will be available in the library's Madison County Room on the first and third Monday of each month ready to help.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Lolly holding read and play items such as toys and books

Read and Play

Monday, March 2, 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. 

Alisha holding toys during Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, March 2, 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. 

GED Class

Monday, March 2, 2026 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.

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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.

GED Testing

Monday, March 2, 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.

Crafternoon graphic with pictures of colored pencils, finger paints, and children coloring

Crafternoon: TBD

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

TBD

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

TBD

Crafternoon graphic with pictures of colored pencils, finger paints, and children coloring

Crafternoon: TBD

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Craft TBD

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

Craft TBD

Nifty Needlers

Nifty Needlers

Monday, March 2, 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.

Get Ready for Kindergarten logo with school supplies

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Get Ready for Kindergarten

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

Get Ready for Kindergarten

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Play Your Way To Kindergarten

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Aligned with the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards, this program builds practical skills through themed learning stations, hands-on tools, pattern recognition, and problem-solving activities that support early learning and develo

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

Aligned with the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards, this program builds practical skills through themed learning stations, hands-on tools, pattern recognition, and problem-solving activities that support early learning and develo

The Maid

Bookish Brunch Book Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Bookish Brunch Book Club, a relaxed daytime gathering for readers who enjoy great stories and good company. Each month we'll discuss a new title over light brunch snacks in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the Bookish Brunch Book Club, a relaxed daytime gathering for readers who enjoy great stories and good company. Each month we'll discuss a new title over light brunch snacks in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

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.

Lolly yoga posing

Yoga Story Time

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

In this program, preschoolers learn about their bodies, build strength, and practice mindfulness through yoga, reading, and movement. It’s perfect for those who love to move and need help with emotional regulation. Meant for ages 3–5.

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

In this program, preschoolers learn about their bodies, build strength, and practice mindfulness through yoga, reading, and movement. It’s perfect for those who love to move and need help with emotional regulation. Meant for ages 3–5.

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

Stitch & Sew

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

Middle Grades TBD

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Middle Grades TBD

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

Middle Grades TBD