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Superhero Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Food
Event Details:
Calling all heroes! Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with us here at the Madison County Public Library! Come pick out a free comic book, and meet awesome superheroes. There will also be ice cream and a fun superhero craft. ...

Superhero Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Food
Event Details:
Calling all heroes! Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with us here at the Madison County Public Library! Come pick out a free comic book, and meet awesome superheroes. There will also be ice cream and a fun superhero craft. ...

"May the Fourth Be With Us" Star Wars Festival, Trivia Night, and Costume Contest - Folk Center, Berea

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
The Force is strong with us on May the 4th! Come join Berea Parks & Recreation and MCPL Outreach as we host a galactic event for Star Wars fans! This event will be held in two parts: Kids block: 4-5 p.m. - kid's Star Wars activities and ...

Shut Up and Write!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Are you trying to make time for writing but just can't seem to find the space? Well, join us for this designated time on the first and fourth Sunday of each month to focus on your writing projects! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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.

Early Crafternoon: Superhero Cityscape Dioramas

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in continuing our celebration of free comic book day by creating superhero cityscape dioramas! We'll be providing you with diorama boxes and all the cutouts you need to set up inside the box. We'll be using paper, glue, and other materials to...

Early Crafternoon: Superhero Cityscape Dioramas

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in continuing our celebration of free comic book day by creating superhero cityscape dioramas! We'll be providing you with diorama boxes and all the cutouts you need to set up inside the box. We'll be using paper, glue, and other materials to...

Crafternoon: Superhero Cityscape Dioramas

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in continuing our celebration of free comic book day by creating superhero cityscape dioramas! We'll be providing you with diorama boxes and all the cutouts you need to set up inside the box. We'll be using paper, glue, and other materials to...

Crafternoon: Superhero Cityscape Dioramas

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in continuing our celebration of free comic book day by creating superhero cityscape dioramas! We'll be providing you with diorama boxes and all the cutouts you need to set up inside the box. We'll be using paper, glue, and other materials to...

Tween Crafternoon: Button Making

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
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. You've been asking for it, so we are bringing it back in a super way! We will have all kinds of comic...

Junior Joy Box Pick-Up

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This months theme is "Superheroes"! Junior Joy Boxes include a hand selected library book, special treats, special activities, a recipe card, and a bookmark based on each month's unique theme. You can pick up a Junior Joy Box at either location. J...

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.

Tale Tail Book Club with KY S.A.V.E. Animal Rescue

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for the Tale Tail Book Club with KY Saves Animal Rescue! Each month, we will be joined by a few of the animals available for adoption while we discuss the month's book pick!  We look forward to introducing you to these furry friends! ...

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.

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!

ESL Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual
Event Details:
Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education.  Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skil...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Just Love Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Pop-up Library
Event Details:
Join Ashley for our Just Love Book Club, at Just Love Coffee in Berea. This book club will meet the first Tuesday of every month. Ashley will have books for check out, and she can also help you with checking out electronic or audio book copies. ...

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night Special Superhero Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Are you smarter than a librarian? Test your Superhero knowledge against our team of librarians, The Dewey Decimators, at a night of fun, facts, and a healthy dose of competition. Pizza and mocktails will be served during trivia.  Single ...

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.

Learn to Sew

10:00am - 12:00pm
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
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. ...

AARP Smart Driver Course

10:00am - 2:30pm
Berea
Registration
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
This is a classroom course for drivers aged 50 and over. It identifies many changes that occur as we age and suggests strategies for adapting to those changes for safer driving. Taking the AARP Smart Driver Safety Course can earn you a discount on yo...

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.

Teen Cuisine: Kryptonite Krispies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
Event Details:
These might just be your new weakness! Join us as we make these delicious Kyptonite Krispies. We will have everything you need to make the recipe and time to enjoy our treats! Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. ...

Teen Cuisine: Kryptonite Krispies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
These might just be your new weakness! Join us as we make these delicious Kyptonite Krispies. We will have everything you need to make the recipe and time to enjoy our treats! Teen programs are intended for those aged 11-17. ...

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 "I Have the Power" 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...