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Play Your Way To Kindergarten

10:00am–11:00am
Berea
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 "Berea" group

Yoga Story Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Berea
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
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.

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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

Stitch & Sew

2:00pm–4:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, 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

Time Travelers Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Berea
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 event is in the "Richmond" group

Unplugged

4:00pm–5:00pm
Richmond
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

Laser Cutter & Engraver Intro

5:30pm–7:30pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Story Time

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

We promote preschool literacy with conversation, parachute play, music, movement, and picture books. Activities end with stations (occasionally preschool crafts). It may get messy—please dress appropriately! Meant for ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Berea Woodcarvers

10:00am–12:00pm
Berea
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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Richmond
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

Little Artist Story Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Little Artist Story Time introduces preschoolers and their caregivers to basic art ideas through two engaging picture books, a fun hands-on craft, and group sharing.

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Parent Support Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join our parent support group to connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and find encouragement in a welcoming space.

This event is in the "Berea" group

GED Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Berea
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 "Berea" group
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A book club where you pick what book you read every time! This month, we will be discussing the historical fiction genre. Read a historical fiction book, short story, or comic and tell us all about it!

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Teen Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Try some Japanese snacks, enjoy some fun crafts, and watch a few episodes of anime with us each month. This month we will be doing Character Buttons and watching Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Open Studio

5:00pm–7:30pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, 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!

This event is in the "Richmond" group

ESL Class

5:30pm–7:30pm
Richmond
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 "Richmond" group
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Crash Course is a weekly introduction to the machines and equipment housed in the Makerspace and will include basic operations, materials selection, and even resources to start your very own project. 

 

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Peaceful Play

10:00am–11:00am
Richmond
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.

This event is in the "Berea" group

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Berea
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
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Welcome to the Madison County Public Library's Makerspace crash course. Every week we will do an introduction to the various machine and equipment housed in the Makerspace.

This event is in the "Richmond" group
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Learn about Colonial Era mapmaking by creating your own continent with rice, tracing your shape, and filling in all the details. 

This event is in the "Berea" group

Lego Club+

4:00pm–5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

We provide the building blocks, and you bring the creativity!

This event is in the "Richmond" group

GED Class

4:00pm–6:00pm
Richmond
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.