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One-on-One Genealogy Assistance

9:00am - 1:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Madison County Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, 1-on-1
Event Details:

Need assistance navigating Ancestry.com or researching your family tree? Local historian and genealogy enthusiast Todd Moberly will be available in the library's Madison County Room on the first and third Monday of each month ready to help.

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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.

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.

GED Testing

3:00pm - 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 on the second Monday of the month from 9am to 1pm.  To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.  Once you hav

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Crafternoon: Assorted Ornaments

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 making a variety of ornaments, just in time for the season! We'll have a variety of ornament types: beaded, foam, wooden, and more. Make as many as you can during our program.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Assorted Ornaments

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in making a variety of ornaments, just in time for the season! We'll have a variety of ornament types: beaded, foam, wooden, and more. Make as many as you can during our program.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Free GED Class

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond
Cancelled
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.

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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 "Richmond" group.

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!

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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 "Richmond" group.

Tale Tail Book Club with KY Save

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! 

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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.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual, How To
Event Details:

Individual and small-group language practice and tutoring for adults who are developing English language skills.

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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 "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

9:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Madison County Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. 

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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 "Richmond" group.

Music Time

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

This engaging program is designed for children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers. Participants will enjoy singing and moving to recorded music, as well as playing with shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Fireplace Concert Series: Trio 21

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All ages, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Music, Performances
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming Trio 21 for a pop-up holiday concert at our fireplace!

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: 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 "Richmond" group.

GED Class with Digital Literacy

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Madison County Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us in the Learning Lab for GED and technology literacy classes presented in partnership with Madison Adult Education Center!

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.

Tutoring with Newby Foundation

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, 1-on-1
Event Details:

Need homework help? The Newby Country Store and the Newby Blessed Foundation are partnering with the Madison County Public Library to provide free tutoring for elementary aged students.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Pictures with Santa

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Come get a picture with Santa, tell him what's on your wish list, and grab some hot chocolate on your way out! Santa will also be giving out free books to children who come to see him. 

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: Educational, 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 "Richmond" group.

Learn to Sew a Gift Bag

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Digital Lab and Makerspace
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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Madison County Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Bilingual
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.

Sound & Recording Studio Intro

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Berea
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Music, Technology Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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.

Topics covered include:

  • Microphone choice and setup
  • Using our mixer
  • Recording audio from the recording booth to Reaper
  • Working with multiples takes of the same performance
  • Adding effects to your recorded tracks

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 "Off Site" group.

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.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Pictures with Santa

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Come get a picture with Santa, tell him what's on your wish list, and grab some hot chocolate on your way out! Santa will also be giving out free books to children who come to see him. 

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

Story Time

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 crafts. This program lasts 45 minutes to an hour and we could get messy so please dress appropriately!