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This event is in the "Berea" group.

3D Printer 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, Workshop
Registration Required

3D Printer Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's 3D printers! This introductory class will teach you the basics of preparing a 3D model for printing with our 3D printers.

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.

ESL Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
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 "Off Site" group.

Teen Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Pop-up Library, Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the library at Bert's Speakcheezy and pick up Slayer by Kiersten White, discuss which is better vampires or werewolves, and have snacks. 

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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Music
Event Details:

Music Time is an interactive program designed for children ages birth to 6 and their caregivers. Each week, we have a fun-filled session of singing, dancing, and exploring sounds with instruments like shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Music Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Music
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and play with shaky eggs, rhythm sticks, and scarves. Through a playlist of familiar pre-recorded songs, children enjoy the benefits of repetition, which supports their development and love of music. Meant for ages 0-5. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch To-Go

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch To-Go, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! All attendees 18 and under eat for free. During the program, children can pick up their lunch from the community room and take it to-go.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

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, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm! All attendees 18 and under eat for free, and older attendees are welcome to bring their own food. During the program, we’ll play children’s TV shows while everyone eats.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Teen Scene: Step-by-Step Painting

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

Whether you're a beginner or pro, enjoy creating a masterpiece step by step with expert guidance. All supplies are provided—just come ready to paint and leave with your art!

This event is in the "Berea" group.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or pro, enjoy creating a masterpiece step by step with expert guidance. All supplies are provided—just come ready to paint and leave with your art!

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.
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.

ESL Class

9:00am - 11:00am
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 "Off Site" group.

Baby Story Time & Tummy Time Painting

10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Pop-up Library
Event Details:

The library will be at Irvin McDowell park for a baby story time followed by tummy time art. Caitlin Murphy, a certified elementary teacher with a background in literacy instruction, will lead story time.

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 program focuses on 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.

Special Performance: Petting Zoo

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

See a petting zoo from Foggy Bottom Farms! There might be llamas, goats, sheep, miniature donkeys, and rabbits. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Lunch Bunch To-Go

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Food, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch To-Go, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! All attendees 18 and under eat for free. During the program, children can pick up their lunch from the community room and take it to-go.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

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, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch Bunch, weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 12 pm to 1 pm! All attendees 18 and under eat for free, and older attendees are welcome to bring their own food. During the program, we’ll play children’s TV shows while everyone eats.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Exploration Station: Hidden Images

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Mathematical coordinates are typically used as plot points in graphs. When used creatively, those plot points can make a connect-the-dot style artwork. We'll give you the coordinates, can you guess what your artwork will be?

This event is in the "Berea" group.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Outside
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:

See a petting zoo from Foggy Bottom Farms! There might be llamas, goats, sheep, miniature donkeys, and rabbits. 

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Bridge Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
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. 

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

ESL Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
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 "Richmond" group.

Peaceful Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, 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.

STEAM Café

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of fun STEAM activities! From LEGO challenges and arts and crafts to exciting experiments and games, our goal is to make learning through play enjoyable for all!