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This event is in the "Berea" group.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:

No summer camp adventure would be complete without a few campfire tales! Storyteller Thomas Freese will be joining us at both locations to tell a variety of adventurous tales, accompanied by some music on guitar.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, 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!
This event is in the "Berea" group.

Free Market Designated Drop Off

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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. 

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.

Free Market

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

In-person FREE Markets are back!!! 

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. 

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

Join us monthly to discuss the Pick of the Month: Forever Young Adult book pick!

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

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Pick of the Month Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us monthly to discuss the MCPL Pick of the Month (POTM) book!

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

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Free GED Classes

9:00am - 12:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
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.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

This is a program for preschool age children ages 3-5. When your child is too old for Baby & Toddler Time, move up to Story Time.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Lunch Bunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:
Join us on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm for Lunch Bunch! All guests 18 and under eat free, and older guests are welcome to bring their own food.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Join us on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm for Lunch Bunch! All guests 18 and under eat free, and older guests are welcome to bring their own food.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

WhaleMobile Session 1

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our friends from the WhaleMobile! This unique program features a large inflatable whale that kids can explore from within, promise an educational journey unlike any other.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

WhaleMobile Session 2

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our friends from the WhaleMobile! This unique program features a large inflatable whale that kids can explore from within, promise an educational journey unlike any other.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

WhaleMobile Session 3

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our friends from the WhaleMobile! This unique program features a large inflatable whale that kids can explore from within, promise an educational journey unlike any other.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

WhaleMobile Session 4

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our friends from the WhaleMobile! This unique program features a large inflatable whale that kids can explore from within, promise an educational journey unlike any other.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Teen Tech: Solar Ovens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us each month for Teen Tech, a STEAM-focused craft program where you'll get to learn the hows and whys behind arts and crafts.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Tech: Solar Ovens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us each month for Teen Tech, a STEAM-focused craft program where you'll get to learn the hows and whys behind arts and crafts.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Open Studio

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, 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!
This event is in the "Off Site" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

MCPL Outreach is proud to partner with Richmond Parks and Recreation to bring you our first outdoor movie night of the summer! We'll be showing "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" at Irvine-McDowell Park in Richmond!

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

International Mud Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Pop-up Library
Event Details:

Join the Madison County Public Library, Winterberry Studios, and Berea Parks in Recreation in the messy fun to celebrate International Mud Day. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Genealogy Search Instruction

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us this month as a library staff member presents information on the online ancestry resources available through the 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 "Berea" group.

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 learning 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!

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Lunch Bunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:
Join us on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm for Lunch Bunch! All guests 18 and under eat free, and older guests are welcome to bring their own food.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Join us on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm for Lunch Bunch! All guests 18 and under eat free, and older guests are welcome to bring their own food.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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