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This event is in the "Off Site" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

MCPL Outreach is proud to be a part of Berea's annual Spoonbread Festival, taking place in Jefferson Memorial Park in Berea on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Slow Fashion Repair Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Digital Lab and Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

Come join us for a sewing repair party at the library. We'll be learning how to mend and fix old clothing, or even give new life to old clothes by changing their design.

This event is in the "Off Site" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

MCPL Outreach is proud to be a part of Berea's annual Spoonbread Festival, taking place in Jefferson Memorial Park in Berea on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

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.

This event is in the "Berea" group.

Genealogy Search Instruction

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, How To, Technology Classes, Workshop
Event Details:

In September, Kathleen Moats will join us and speak on societies that require family lineage for membership.

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.

Teen Take-Over: VR Edition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Ground Floor Community Room #013
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, How To, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us at the Richmond branch for our monthly Teen Takeover, arranged by the members of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! This month we're taking a trip into virtual reality with a VR session.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Video Game Free-for-all

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: All ages
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.

This event is in the "Off Site" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

MCPL Outreach is proud to be a part of Berea's annual Spoonbread Festival, taking place in Jefferson Memorial Park in Berea on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

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 "Berea" group.

Crafternoon: Clay Mini Snails

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

This week, we will be making mini snails out of air dry clay and shells! We will also have markers if you'd like to add details or change colors.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Crafternoon: Mini Clay Snails

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

This week, we will be making mini snails out of air dry clay and shells! We will also have markers if you'd like to add details or change colors.

This event is in the "Richmond" group.

Free GED Class

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ESL Class

9:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Conference Room #138
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 "Richmond" group.

Play with Purpose

10:00am - 11:00am
Richmond
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Main Floor Community Room #142
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join Us for Play with Purpose!

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.

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 "Berea" group.

Creatology: Mini Fruit Cobblers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Food, How To
Event Details:

Creatology: where the arts meet the sciences! This week, we will be learning how to cook cobblers of all sorts. We'll be providing an assortment of ingredients to customize your recipes.

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.

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.

Laser Cutter Intro

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

Laser Cutter Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concrete, and some forms of coated metals.

Topics covered include:

  • Safety and operation procedure
  • Material selection and properties
  • Resources for online files for laser cutting and engraving
  • Designing your own graphics with Inkscape
  • Working with photos and artwork
  • Using LightBurn software to control the laser

Caution

The laser cutter is a Class 4 laser device. Operating the machine requires certain safety precautions taken to prevent injury. These safety precautions must be followed when working with the machine.

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.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

MCPL Outreach and Richmond Parks and Recreation are proud to present our Tasty Tuesday Adult Book Club!