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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...

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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.

Get Ready For Kindergarten

10:00am - 11:00am
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Is your preschooler ready for Kindergarten? If you're worried about where to start, have no fear! Join us at the Berea location every Friday at 10 am, where we will be doing simple, hands-on activities to help prepare your child for Kindergarten. We ...
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
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...
This event is in the "Berea" group.

Free GED Classes

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
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. To register for classes or get more informati...

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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.

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! ...
This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Lego Club+

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

LEGO Club

LEGO Club is a program for kids of all ages. We supply the LEGOs, 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. After-school snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Berea Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt

9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Pop-up Library
Event Details:
Join the library at the 87th annual Berea Kiwanis Easter egg hunt. We will be at the skate park (behind the Russell Action Folk Center). The library will have a pop-up library and available to sign people up for library cards. 9 AM- 9:55 AM, join ...
This event is in the "Berea" group.

Seed Distribution

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Workshop
Event Details:
Join us for our second gardening workshop of the year! Participants in the workshop will receive a first chance at the seeds from our Free Seed Library.  March's seed choices will include: Cornflower/ Batchelor Buttons     &n...

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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.

Seed Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Workshop
Event Details:
Join us for our second gardening workshop of the year as we focus on natural pest control! Participants in the workshop will receive a first chance at the seeds from our Free Seed Library.  March's seed choices will include: Cornflower/ Bat...

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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 "Off Site" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
Come one, come all to Richmond's annual Easter Eggstravaganza! It will be a day filled with awesome spring and easter activities as various local businesses and entities join in the fun! MCPL Outreach will be there with tons of free giveaways, librar...
This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Seed Distribution and Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Workshop
Event Details:
Join us for our second gardening workshop of the year! Participants in the workshop will receive a first chance at the seeds from our Free Seed Library.  March's seed choices will include: Cornflower/ Batchelor Buttons     &n...

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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.
This event is in the "Richmond" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Easter Sunday - 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. We will reopen the following day for our regular hours. ...
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 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!  ...
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 "Berea" group.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Since it's April Fools' Day, get a few laughs by joining us in making poo putty! Part of being a cryptid hunter (and especially for bigfoot) is finding the scat they leave behind.  We'll be using glue, water, paint, and borax to create our co...
This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Crafternoon: Cryptid Poo Putty

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Since it's April Fools' Day, get a few laughs by joining us in making poo putty! Part of being a cryptid hunter (and especially for bigfoot) is finding the scat they leave behind.  We'll be using glue, water, paint, and borax to create our co...
This event is in the "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Cryptid Poo Putty

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Since it's April Fools' Day, get a few laughs by joining us in making poo putty! Part of being a cryptid hunter (and especially for bigfoot) is finding the scat they leave behind.  We'll be using glue, water, paint, and borax to create our co...
This event is in the "Berea" group.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
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. Since it's April Fools' Day, get a few laughs by joining us in making poo putty! Part of being a cryp...
This event is in the "Virtual" group.

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 "Creatures"! 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. Jun...
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 "Berea" group.

Reading Alone, Together

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us at the fireplace area of our Berea location for a group read. Bring the book you are currently reading and enjoy companionable silence as we read our individual books together. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Berea" group.
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting 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. Led by Berea College students through the Hispanic Outreach Program (HOP) of the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS...

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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.

Get Ready For Kindergarten

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Is your preschooler ready for Kindergarten? If you're worried about where to start, have no fear! Join us at the Richmond location every Tuesday at 10 am, where we will be doing simple, hands-on activities to help prepare your child for Kindergarten....
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. 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...

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Accessibility

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