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Pet Café Book Club

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Pet Cafe Book Club, a heartwarming partnership with KY Saves Animal Rescue! Each month, we’ll dive into a different genre while enjoying the company of adorable animals available for adoption.

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

Join us for the Pet Cafe Book Club, a heartwarming partnership with KY Saves Animal Rescue! Each month, we’ll dive into a different genre while enjoying the company of adorable animals available for adoption.

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, December 15, 2025 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, December 15, 2025 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, December 15, 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.

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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.

Maker Space Orientation

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

One-on-One Genealogy Assistance

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

GED Testing

Monday, December 15, 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

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Crafternoon: Assorted Ornaments

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Celebrate the season with hands-on holiday crafting! Create colorful ornaments using paper, cardstock, ribbon, pom poms, jingle bells, pipe cleaners, and more.

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

Celebrate the season with hands-on holiday crafting! Create colorful ornaments using paper, cardstock, ribbon, pom poms, jingle bells, pipe cleaners, and more.

ornaments

Crafternoon: Assorted Ornaments

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Celebrate the season with hands-on holiday crafting! Create colorful ornaments using paper, cardstock, ribbon, pom poms, jingle bells, pipe cleaners, and more.

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

Celebrate the season with hands-on holiday crafting! Create colorful ornaments using paper, cardstock, ribbon, pom poms, jingle bells, pipe cleaners, and more.

Nifty Needlers

Nifty Needlers

Monday, December 15, 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.

wrapping paper

Under Wraps

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Entertainment, Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Adults

Need a place away from little fingers reaching under the door or someone constantly asking for a snack to wrap your holiday gifts? Need space to spread out to wrap those larger gifts? Join us at our Under Wraps Party.

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

Need a place away from little fingers reaching under the door or someone constantly asking for a snack to wrap your holiday gifts? Need space to spread out to wrap those larger gifts? Join us at our Under Wraps Party.

ESL Class

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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.

Music Time promo picture. children playing with scarves, rhythm sticks, bubbles, and shakey eggs

Music Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor Community Room #142 at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational, Music
Age Group:
Preschool

Participants will enjoy singing and moving to recorded music, as well as playing with shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves. Meant for ages 2-5. 

 

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

Participants will enjoy singing and moving to recorded music, as well as playing with shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves. Meant for ages 2-5. 

 

Tiny Thinkers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Tiny Thinkers offers hands-on, play-based learning through themed activities in math, reading, science, and art, fostering development through playful experiences that engage and inspire young children. 

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Tiny Thinkers offers hands-on, play-based learning through themed activities in math, reading, science, and art, fostering development through playful experiences that engage and inspire young children. 

Fireplace Concert Series: Clarinet Convergence

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fireplace Area at Berea
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a festive pop-up holiday concert with the Clarinet Convergence Quartet! This talented group has been performing together since 2022 at senior centers, libraries, and community events across Central Kentucky.

Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a festive pop-up holiday concert with the Clarinet Convergence Quartet! This talented group has been performing together since 2022 at senior centers, libraries, and community events across Central Kentucky.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

Berea Stitch & Sew

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

peaceful play logo

Peaceful Play

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Laser Cutter Intro

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Berea
Program Type:
Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Laser Cutter & Engraver Intro:

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concre...

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

Laser Cutter & Engraver Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concrete, and some forms of coated metals.

Caution

The laser cutter is a Class 4 laser device. Operating the machine requires certain safety precautions taken to prevent injury. These safety precautions must be followed when working with the machine.

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

The Thursday Murder Club

Pick of the Month Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club at the library, where each month we explore a new genre!

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

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club at the library, where each month we explore a new genre!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Classically Read Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Berea
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Classically Read Book Club invites adult readers to explore timeless literature from a variety of historical periods and age categories.

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

Classically Read Book Club invites adult readers to explore timeless literature from a variety of historical periods and age categories.

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.

Ashley conducting story time

Story Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Berea Woodcarvers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

GED Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Richmond
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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.