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Lego Club+

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Digital Lab and Makerspace
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment

LEGO Club

LEGO Club is a program for kids of all ages. We supply the LEGOs, 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. After-school snacks will be provided.

Superhero Murder Mystery

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Holy Bookmark, Batman! It's a Superhero Murder Mystery Party! Get your creative juices flowing; we encourage all participants to create their own unique hero or villain and join us in costume at this family-friendly night of murder mystery fun! I...

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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 food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

MCPL Outreach and Berea P&R Present - Family Movie Night at Jefferson Park in Berea - A League of Their Own - OFFSITE EVENT

8:00pm - 10:30pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
MCPL Outreach is proud to partner with Berea Parks and Recreation to bring you a fun outdoor family movie night! We'll be showing "A League of Their Own" at Jefferson Memorial Park in Berea. The movie will begin at dusk and gathering begins at 8 p.m....

Second Saturday Summer Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All ages, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, How To
Event Details:
Start your Saturday morning with a gentle yoga class at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center!  Join us as Tiffany leads this outdoor class that teaches gentle stretches, breathing techniques, and mindful meditation.   Second Saturda...

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Accessibility

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

Yoga for Every Body

10:00am - 11:15am
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health and Wellness, How To
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 Max Grigg. Space is limited; participants should register as soon as possible by s...

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Accessibility

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

Free Market Designated Drop Off

11:00am - 12:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: All ages, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Drop off your donated materials for the FREE MARKET during this designated time. Since the Library can not store Free Market materials, this is the only time to bring your items in to donate to the market.  In-person FREE Markets are back!!!&...

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Accessibility

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

Free Market

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Bring items you no longer need but someone else can use. Take things you find and can use. We never know just what will show up.  Toys, clothes, books, housewares, decorations, pet supplies, tools, garden items, craft supplies, etc. Anything ...

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Accessibility

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

Outreach - Kite Festival, Berea

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
MCPL Outreach is proud to partner with Berea Parks and Recreation for their annual Kite Festival! Come join in an afternoon of fun, high-flying activities with plenty of local businesses attending. MCPL Outreach will be there with plenty of giveaways...

GED Testing

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #136
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the second Saturday of the month from 1pm to 5pm.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can ...

Madison Community Band- Small Ensemble Showcase

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:
The Madison Community Band will present their first ever Small Ensemble Showcase featuring the talents of a variety of brass and woodwind ensembles. The Madison Community Band is an all-volunteer band based in Richmond, Kentucky, with members hailing...

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Accessibility

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

GED Testing

9:00am - 1:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #136
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the second Monday of the month from 9am to 1pm.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can se...

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
This is a program for children ages 0-5. We love to learn different types of literacy through reading, music, movement, and play. This program lasts 45 minutes to an hour and we could get messy so please dress appropriately!  ...

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes

Baby and Toddler Time

Join us for fun literacy-based group activities for the very young! Babies and toddlers and the adults who love them will make new friends as they play and learn. We play with a parachute, sing songs, learn finger plays, play games, dance, make music and share picture books. After our informal circle time we get out the toys and play together. For ages 0 -2 ½ years.

Crafternoon: Color Diffusing Bug Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll be creating bug art with butterfly, dragonfly, and moth cut outs! We'll be using color diffusing paper, watercolor paint, droppers, and paint brushes to create some cool art. This may be a messy program so be sure to dress appropriately! ...

Early Crafternoon: Color Diffusing Bug Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll be creating bug art with butterfly, dragonfly, and moth cut outs! We'll be using color diffusing paper, watercolor paint, droppers, and paint brushes to create some cool art. This may be a messy program so be sure to dress appropriately! ...

Crafternoon: Color Diffusing Bug Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll be creating bug art with butterfly, dragonfly, and moth cut outs! We'll be using color diffusing paper, watercolor paint, droppers, and paint brushes to create some cool art. This may be a messy program so be sure to dress appropriately! ...

Crafternoon: Color Diffusing Bug Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll be creating bug art with butterfly, dragonfly, and moth cut outs! We'll be using color diffusing paper, watercolor paint, droppers, and paint brushes to create some cool art. This may be a messy program so be sure to dress appropriately! ...

Tween Crafternoon: Super Diamond Art Keychain

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Introducing Tween Crafternoon! Make a cool craft and enjoy a snack with kids your own age! This is a craft program intended for those aged 10-13. To celebrate comic book month we will be creating our own super keychains! These keychains use to "di...

Nifty Needlers

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
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.

Berea Quilters and Needle Artists

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Berea
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. Everyone who creates with their hands is invited to join our weekly meetings to work on their projects, start or finish existing creations, or find inspiration. Seasoned crafters will be present...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

PAWS to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us in the Community Room for PAWS to Read! Elementary-aged children can practice reading out loud in front of a kind audience: certified therapy dogs. There will be also be a K-9 themed activity to do while you wait for your turn to read. T...

Open Studio

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, 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!

The Creative Studio features:

  • Recording booth & sound studio
  • 3D printers
  • Cricut Maker
  • Laser Cutter
  • Sewing machine
  • Art supplies
  • And much more!

Learn to Sew

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Digital Lab and Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Join us to learn to sew, have a space to lay out projects, have questions answered, or to just have a place to come and sew with friends. *Registration is only required if you need to use one of our machines. ...