Berea

Berea branch location exterior

Location Details

Address:
Madison County Public Library
319 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40403

Directions:
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Jon Reynolds 
Circulation Services Manager

Christina Cornelison
Director

Phone:
(859) 986-7112

Fax:
(859) 986-7208

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9AM-8PM

Friday - Saturday: 9AM-6PM
Sunday: 1PM-5PM

MCPL’s Berea location features a reading area with a scenic nature view, a fireplace, outdoor reading garden, Friends Book Sale room, meeting room, and community room with a full kitchen.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Family Literacy Class

9:00am–12:00pm
Richmond
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Getting Ready for Kindergarten for Parents

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

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:

Get Ready for Kindergarten

This event is in the "Berea" group

Play Your Way To Kindergarten

10:00am–11:00am
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Aligned with the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards, this program builds practical skills through themed learning stations, hands-on tools, pattern recognition, and problem-solving activities that support early learning and develo

This event is in the "Richmond" group

Mahjong

10:00am–1:00pm
Richmond
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Richmond
Room: Top Floor Meeting Room #205
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, How To
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to play American Mahjong at the library! This adult program features free, guided lessons that introduce rules, tile combinations, and beginner-friendly strategies.

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

Yoga Story Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Berea
Library Branch: Berea
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Health and Wellness, Storytimes
Event Details:

In this program, preschoolers learn about their bodies, build strength, and practice mindfulness through yoga, reading, and movement. It’s perfect for those who love to move and need help with emotional regulation. Meant for ages 3–5.

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.

Berea Community Resources

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

Address:

Richmond location
680 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
United States

Phone:
Berea location: (859) 985-9816; Richmond location: (859) 623-7173

Berea location:
112 Prince Royal Dr 
Berea, KY  40403 

Helps job seekers who need help getting a foot in the door with employers or who may need a second chance to participate in the workforce due to criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation, and chronic poverty.

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Madison County Health Department

Address:

Richmond office
216 Boggs Lane
Richmond, KY 40475
United States

Phone:
Richmond: (859) 623-7312; Berea: (859) 986-1192

Berea office:
1001 Ace Drive
Berea, KY 40403

Clinic offering health services for children and adults. General services include immunizations, preventitive care, Freedom from Smoking classes, syringe exchanges, CARE, HANDS, and WIC programs.

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New Opportunity School for Women

Address:

204 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40403
United States

Phone:
859-985-7200

Offers a free, two-week educational residency to Appalachian women; focuses on self esteem and wellness, career and education, arts, culture and community.

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Office of Family Support

Address:

Richmond Office
304 Anna Hume Blvd
Richmond, KY 40403
United States

Phone:
1-855-306-8959

Berea Office:
204 Pauline Dr, Berea, KY  40403-0461

Local office offering assistance with food benefits, medical and welfare. 

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Saint Joseph Berea

Address:

305 Estill Street
Berea, KY 40403
United States

Phone:
859-986-3151

Hospital offering 24/7 emergency care, general surgery, primary care, women's care, sliding scale dental care, and a Senior Renewal Center.  

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