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Teddy Bear Breakfast

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Entertainment, Food
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary

Pick up your stuffed animals and join us in the Community Room for a light breakfast. Thanks to our “security” cameras, you’ll get to see pictures of all the mischievous things your stuffed animals got up to while staying at the library.

Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:

Pick up your stuffed animals and join us in the Community Room for a light breakfast. Thanks to our “security” cameras, you’ll get to see pictures of all the mischievous things your stuffed animals got up to while staying at the library.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Yoga for Every Body

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Ground Floor Community Room #013 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Health and Wellness, How To
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn yoga?

Join us at the Richmond Location once a month  for Yoga for Every Body: Free, beginner-level yoga classes taught by certified instructor Jennifer Wait.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health and Wellness, How To
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn yoga?

Join us at the Richmond Location once a month  for Yoga for Every Body: Free, beginner-level yoga classes taught by certified instructor Jennifer Wait.

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 "Off Site" group

Artic Zen

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Pop-up Library, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join the Library, Berea Parks & Rec, and Winterberry studios for winter crafts & Friluftsliv celebration. This is a Nordic tradition of being outside in the cold.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Pop-up Library, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Library, Berea Parks & Rec, and Winterberry studios for winter crafts & Friluftsliv celebration. This is a Nordic tradition of being outside in the cold.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Throwback Pizza Party

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Food
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Throwback Pizza Party as we celebrate the end of the 2025 Year-Long Reading Challenge and kick off an exciting new year of reading adventures!

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Food
Event Details:

Join us for a Throwback Pizza Party as we celebrate the end of the 2025 Year-Long Reading Challenge and kick off an exciting new year of reading adventures!

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 "Berea" group

Throwback Pizza Party

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Berea
Program Type:
Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Food
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Throwback Pizza Party as we celebrate the end of the 2025 Year-Long Reading Challenge and kick off an exciting new year of reading adventures!

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Food
Event Details:

Join us for a Throwback Pizza Party as we celebrate the end of the 2025 Year-Long Reading Challenge and kick off an exciting new year of reading adventures!

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 "Berea" group

Read and Play

Monday, January 12, 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 12, 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

Creative Studio Orientation

Monday, January 12, 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 "Berea" group

GED Class

Monday, January 12, 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 12, 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: Tin Punching

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Popular during Colonial America, tin punching consists of punching holes through a thin sheet of tin to create a fun and decorative design.

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

Popular during Colonial America, tin punching consists of punching holes through a thin sheet of tin to create a fun and decorative design.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Crafternoon: Tin Punching

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Popular during Colonial America, tin punching consists of punching holes through a thin sheet of tin to create a fun and decorative design.

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

Popular during Colonial America, tin punching consists of punching holes through a thin sheet of tin to create a fun and decorative design.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Creative Studio Orientation

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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

Nifty Needlers

Monday, January 12, 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, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, 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

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Tuesday, January 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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.
Open
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

Yoga Story Time

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, January 13, 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

Time Travelers Workshop: Make Johnnycakes

Tuesday, January 13, 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 learn how to make the colonial staple, johnnycakes. Come hungry!

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 learn how to make the colonial staple, johnnycakes. Come hungry!

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Unplugged

Tuesday, January 13, 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 "Berea" group

Music & Audio Production Intro

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Sound Studio Intro - Composition & Production:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of producing sound and composing music with Abl...

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop

Sound Studio Intro - Composition & Production

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of producing sound and composing music with Ableton Live.

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

Revolutionary Stew

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Food, How To
Age Group:
Adults

Step back in time with our Revolutionary Stew program!

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Food, How To
Event Details:

Step back in time with our Revolutionary Stew program!

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.