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Artist & Maker Meetup

3:00pm–5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How To, Workshop

Artist & Maker Meetup

Whether you're just beginning your journey in artistic expression, or an experienced artist looking to share or expand your skills, stop by the Creative Studio and join fellow creative-minded people! Share your works in progress, talk about your craft and process, collaborate with other kinds of artists, or just have a place to work with others. From visual to performing arts, from pure aesthetics to functional designs, everyone's got a space to share their knowledge and skills with each other.

Exploration Station: Advanced Ornaments

4:00pm–5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Mix, measure, and make your own holiday ornaments from scratch! Experiment with scented salt dough, air-dry clay, Perler beads, paint, and more.

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!

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.

Pick of the Month Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for the Pick of the Month Book Club at the library, where each month we explore a new genre!

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 the food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please contact the Youth Services team in advance to request a specialty lunch. Please note that we cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled.

GED Math Class

9:00am–10:30am
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.

GED Testing

9:00am–1:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the first and third Fridays in Berea. To schedule an exam please contact Madison County Adult Education by phone at 859.353.4712 or email brandym@madisonlibrary.org.

Toddler Time

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

Toddler Time

Enjoy early literacy activities like parachute play, songs, finger plays, and board books, followed by free play. Toddlers and caregivers can make friends and learn together. Meant for ages 0-3. 

Maker Space Open Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Makers Space open Lab is a time for using the equipment and space in the Maker's Lab to start, work on, or complete projects. Don't have any projects to work on?

Books Cook!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Food, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Books Cook is a hands-on story time where reading meets cooking! Each week, we’ll read a fun book and then make a simple, themed dish together. Kids help with safe prep steps while we handle the heat.

Unplugged

3:30pm–5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Food
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.

Lego Club+

4:00pm–5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment

LEGO Club+

We supply the building blocks; 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.

Saturday 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, so please dress appropriately. Meant for ages 3–5.

Berea Writers Circle

1:30pm–3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Workshop
Event Details:

The Berea Writers Circle (BereaWriters.com) meets 1:30 - 3:00 PM on the third Saturday of the month at the Berea location of the Madison County Public Library. Each meeting features a program to foster good writing.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Video Game Free-for-all

3:00pm–5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Come one, come all!  Join gamers from around the community to meet and interact as we play a variety of popular video games.

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.

GED Testing

2:00pm–6:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site weekly on Mondays.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you have created your account you can s

Creative Studio Orientation

5:00pm–6:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes

Creative Studio - Orientation

Stop by for a detailed tour of the Creative Studio! We'll show you what's possible in the studio, what each piece of equipment is capable of, and what materials you'll need.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Berea Stitch & Sew

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

Recording Studio Intro

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

Sound Studio Intro - Recording

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of recording audio with Reaper.

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Holiday Closing - All Locations Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for Christmas Eve.

Holiday Closing - All Locations Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Berea, Richmond, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for Christmas Day.