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GED Math Class

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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 Class

Monday, December 29, 2025 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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Testing

Monday, December 29, 2025 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

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Nifty Needlers

Monday, December 29, 2025 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

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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

Berea Stitch & Sew

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, 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

Embroidery Machine Intro

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Embroidery Machine Intro:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's embroidery machine! Our single-needle embroidery machine can create simple embroidery like initials all the way to making your ow...

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes
Registration Required

Embroidery Machine Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's embroidery machine! Our single-needle embroidery machine can create simple embroidery like initials all the way to making your own decorative patches for clothing.

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

This event is in the "Berea" group
This event is in the "Richmond" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Off Site" group

Holiday Closing - All Locations Closed

All Day
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

This event is in the "Berea" group
This event is in the "Richmond" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Off Site" group

Holiday Closing - All Locations Closed

All Day
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Math Class

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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, January 2, 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 "Richmond" group

One-on-One Genealogy Assistance

Monday, January 5, 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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Read and Play

Monday, January 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

Toddler Time

Monday, January 5, 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 "Berea" group

GED Class

Monday, January 5, 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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Testing

Monday, January 5, 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 "Richmond" group

Crafternoon: Braided Yarn Coasters

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

Try your hand at braiding coasters, meant to replicate the style of braided rugs that were popular during Colonial America. We’ll be using yarn and fabric glue. Needles and thread are also available upon request.

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

Try your hand at braiding coasters, meant to replicate the style of braided rugs that were popular during Colonial America. We’ll be using yarn and fabric glue. Needles and thread are also available upon request.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Crafternoon: Braided Yarn Coasters

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

Try your hand at braiding coasters, meant to replicate the style of braided rugs that were popular during Colonial America. We’ll be using yarn and fabric glue. Needles and thread are also available upon request.

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

Try your hand at braiding coasters, meant to replicate the style of braided rugs that were popular during Colonial America. We’ll be using yarn and fabric glue. Needles and thread are also available upon request.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Maker Space Orientation

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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

Nifty Needlers

Monday, January 5, 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 "Richmond" group

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Tuesday, January 6, 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

This event is in the "Berea" group

Play Your Way To Kindergarten

Tuesday, January 6, 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

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Mahjong

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Top Floor Meeting Room #205 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, How To
Age Group:
Adults
Learn how to play American Mahjong at the library! This adult program features free, guided lessons that introduce rules, tile combinations, and beginner-friendly strategies.
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, How To
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to play American Mahjong at the library! This adult program features free, guided lessons that introduce rules, tile combinations, and beginner-friendly strategies.

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

Bookish Brunch Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 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.