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Teen Cafe

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:
Come hang out with friends or meet new friends over a cup of coffee (or tea). Our coffee cart will have everything you need to create a delicious brew. Games, simple crafts, and fun will be provided! ...

YAS Box Pick-Up

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Book Clubs
Event Details:
This month's YAS Box theme is "A Survival Story" YAS Boxes include a hand-selected library book, special treats, activities, and a bookmark based on each month's unique theme. You can pick up a YAS Box at either location. YAS Boxes are given out on a...

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!

Simple Bookbinding Workshop (Week 1)

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

Creative Studio Workshop

Get creative and craft with your community in the Creative Studio Workshop series!

The Creative Studio Workshop is a self-guided project learning experience, where you can work at your own pace to learn something new. We'll provide the supplies and the instructions, and every Thursday we'll have staff on hand to give you guided assistance. From sewing to 3D design, and from programming to painting, we'll have a project for everyone!

Each project runs from 4 to 7 weeks. Storage space will be provided by the library where necessary.

Event Details:
Learn essential bookbinding and typesetting skills with us in our three-week summer project series! We'll show you how to typeset a short 16-page book, bind it with a simple pamphlet stitch, and then give it a softcover binding! This first week, w...

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! ...

Special Performance: Children's Concert

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:
Roger Day's newest show empowers young superheroes to solve the problem and save the day with the greatest super power of all...imagination! Join Roger Day on a a music comic book adventure with brand new songs including "Me & My Jetpack," "I'll ...

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. The Lunch Bunch program is made possible by the support of Madison County Schools, Grow Ap...

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.

Lunch Movie: The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:
We will be showing The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (PG, 1h 32m) with our lunch! 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 ...

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.

Special Performance: Children's Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:
Roger Day's newest show empowers young superheroes to solve the problem and save the day with the greatest super power of all...imagination! Join Roger Day on a a music comic book adventure with brand new songs including "Me & My Jetpack," "I'll ...

Bridge Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, How To
Event Details:
Join us once a month for Bridge Club. This club is for all experience levels, beginners and pros, to gather to play the game of bridge. Snacks will be provided.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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!

Thursday Night Gaming

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Technology Classes
Event Details:
Expect an evening of friendly competition during this diverse gaming extravaganza. With themed table-top and video games, our game night promises an unforgettable blend of entertainment and excitement for everyone. ...

Crafterwork: There and Snack Again Shirecuterie Boxes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, Food, How To
Event Details:
Join us as we learn to make these charcuterie boxes with snacks inspired by the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books and movies! ...

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.

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. To register for classes or get more informati...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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. We love to read picture books, do music & movement activities, develop early literacy skills, and do simple craf...

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. The Lunch Bunch program is made possible by the support of Madison County Schools, Grow Ap...

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.

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. The Lunch Bunch program is made possible by the support of Madison County Schools, Grow Ap...

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.

Smokey Bear Meet & Greet

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Storytimes
Event Details:
Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday with us here at the Richmond location! Kids will get a chance to meet and take pictures with Smokey Bear. Afterwards, one of Smokey's friends will teach the audience all about fire safety and respecting wildlife....

Teen Cuisine: Campfire-Friendly Smores Dip

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:
A fun twist on a campfire classic! While we can't have any fire inside the library, this dip will be campfire-friendly (so you can make it for all your friends on your next campout.) Come hungry and ready for smores! Teen programs are intended for ag...

Teen Cuisine: Campfire-Friendly Smores Dip

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:
A fun twist on a campfire classic! While we can't have any fire inside the library, this dip will be campfire-friendly (so you can make it for all your friends on your next campout.) Come hungry and ready for smores! Teen programs are intended for ag...

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!

Simple Bookbinding Workshop (Week 1)

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop

Creative Studio Workshop

Get creative and craft with your community in the Creative Studio Workshop series!

The Creative Studio Workshop is a self-guided project learning experience, where you can work at your own pace to learn something new. We'll provide the supplies and the instructions, and every Thursday we'll have staff on hand to give you guided assistance. From sewing to 3D design, and from programming to painting, we'll have a project for everyone!

Each project runs from 4 to 7 weeks. Storage space will be provided by the library where necessary.

Event Details:
Learn essential bookbinding and typesetting skills with us in our three-week summer project series! We'll show you how to typeset a short 16-page book, bind it with a simple pamphlet stitch, and then give it a softcover binding! This first week, w...

MCPL Outreach and Berea P&R Present - Family Movie and Free Swim at the Berea Pool - Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together - OFFSITE EVENT

7:30pm - 10:00pm
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 our second Free Swim and Family Movie of the season! We'll be showing "Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together" at Berea Pool in Berea! The movie will begin at dusk and doors will ...

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...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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