Location Details
Address:
Madison County Public Library
507 West Main St
Richmond, KY 40475
Directions:
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Jackson "Wyatt" Marcum
Circulation Services Manager
Christina Cornelison
Director
Phone:
(859) 623-6704
Fax:
(859) 623-2032
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9AM-8PM
Friday - Saturday: 9AM-6PM
Sunday: 1PM-5PM
MCPL’s Richmond location features two large community rooms with built-in audio visual equipment, two meeting rooms, quiet study carrels, a board room, gaming area, digital lab, maker space, sun room, Kentucky Room, and a reading area situated around a fireplace.
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Beautiful Ugly
“Her best book yet.” —Harlan Coben
The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage. . .
. . . and revenge.
Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life.
Grady calls his wife to share some exciting news as she is driving home. He hears Abby slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then nothing. When he eventually finds her car by the cliff edge the headlights are on, the driver door is open, her phone is still there. . . but his wife has disappeared.
A year later, Grady is still overcome with grief and desperate to know what happened to Abby. He can’t sleep, and he can’t write, so he travels to a tiny Scottish island to try to get his life back on track. Then he sees the impossible – a woman who looks exactly like his missing wife.
Wives think their husbands will change but they don’t.
Husbands think their wives won’t change but they do.
“Magnetic and jaw-dropping.” —Mary Kubica, bestselling author
"Unforgettable." —Chris Whitaker, bestselling author -
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
"Superb ... a perfect horror for our imperfect age.” – The New York Times
There’s power in a book…
They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, to give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened.
Fifteen-year-old Fern arrives at the home in the sweltering summer of 1970, pregnant, terrified and alone. Under the watchful eye of the stern Miss Wellwood, she meets a dozen other girls in the same predicament. There’s Rose, a hippie who insists she’s going to find a way to keep her baby and escape to a commune. And Zinnia, a budding musician who plans to marry her baby’s father. And Holly, a wisp of a girl, barely fourteen, mute and pregnant by no-one-knows-who.
Everything the girls eat, every moment of their waking day, and everything they’re allowed to talk about is strictly controlled by adults who claim they know what’s best for them. Then Fern meets a librarian who gives her an occult book about witchcraft, and power is in the hands of the girls for the first time in their lives. But power can destroy as easily as it creates, and it’s never given freely. There’s always a price to be paid...and it’s usually paid in blood.
In Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the author of How to Sell a Haunted House and The Final Girl Support Group delivers another searing, completely original novel and further cements his status as a “horror master” (NPR). -
The Last Room on the Left
The caretaker at an isolated mountain hotel finds herself fighting for her life—and sanity—in this twisty, addictive thriller.
Kerry’s life is in shambles: Her husband has left her, her drinking habit has officially become a problem, and though the deadline for her big book deal—the one that was supposed to change everything—is looming, she can’t write a word. When she sees an ad for a caretaker position at a revitalized roadside motel in the Catskills, she jumps at the chance. It's the perfect getaway to finish her book and start fresh.
But as she hunkers down in a blizzard, she spots something through the window: a pale arm peeking out from a heap of snow. Trapped in the mountains and alone with a dead, frozen body, Kerry must keep her head and make it out before the killer comes for her too. But is the deadly game of cat-and-mouse all in her mind? The body count begs to differ . . . -
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old
From generational icon Brooke Shields comes an intimate and empowering exploration of aging that flips the script on the idea of what it means for a woman to grow older
Brooke Shields has spent a lifetime in the public eye. Growing up as a child actor and model, her every feature was scrutinized, her every decision judged. Today Brooke faces a different kind of scrutiny: that of being a “woman of a certain age.”
And yet, for Brooke, the passage of time has brought freedom. At fifty-nine, she feels more comfortable in her skin, more empowered and confident than she did decades ago in those famous Calvin Kleins. Now, in Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, she’s changing the narrative about women and aging.
This is an era, insists Brooke, when women are reclaiming agency and power, not receding into the shadows. These are the years when we get to decide how we want to live—when we get to write our own stories.
With remarkable candor, Brooke bares all, painting a vibrant and optimistic picture of being a woman in the prime of her life, while dismantling the myths that have, for too long, dimmed that perception. Sharing her own life experiences with humor and humility, and weaving together research and reporting, Brooke takes aim at the systemic factors that contribute to age-related bias.
By turns inspiring, moving, and galvanizing, Brooke’s honesty and vulnerability will resonate with women everywhere, and spark a new conversation about the power and promise of midlife. -
Old School
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables comes a hilarious story about a boy who is homeschooled in his grandmother's retirement community...until he is forced to go to public school.
Dexter Foreman is twelve going on eighty. He has lived at The Pines retirement village with his grandmother since he was six years old, and as a result he gets along better with senior citizens than kids his own age. He's homeschooled by the residents up until the day the county's truancy officer shows up and announces that Dex has to go to a "real" school, to the local middle school.
At school, Dex sticks out like a sore thumb. He dresses like a grandpa (and can be just as cranky). His taste in movies and music is decades out of date. Only a few students--like Gianna Greco, a reporter at the school's newspaper--find him intriguing. For most, he is either a weirdo or a target.
Dexter would do anything to return to his old life at The Pines. But when his wish finally seems to be coming true, his old and new worlds collide in a way that surprises everyone--Dexter most of all.
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Grave Danger
Bestselling author James Grippando's legendary criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is back to defend a single mother accused of kidnapping her own child in a perilous case involving politics and international diplomacy that will test his legal expertise and his marriage.Jack Swyteck's new client fled Iran to Miami with her daughter, and has been accused of kidnapping by her husband. The seasoned attorney must not only plan a winning defense. To stop the father from taking the girl back to Tehran, Jack must build a case under international law and prove that returning the child would put her at risk.
But everything in this case isn't what it seems, and Jack quickly learns that his client is really the child's aunt and that the biological mother may have been killed by Iran's morality police. But what role did the father play in his wife's death, and why is Jack's wife, FBI Agent Andie Henning, being pressured by her bosses to persuade Jack to drop the case
Plunging into an investigation unlike any other, Jack must discover who is behind the legal maneuvering and what their interest is. As politics threatens to derail the case and compromise the best interests of the child, Jack and Andie find themselves on opposite sides--with their marriage hanging in the balance. For their relationship to survive, the couple must navigate a treacherous web of deceit that extends from a Miami courthouse to the highest echelons of Washington DC, and spells grave danger at every turn.
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Love Is Taylor Swift
Swifties of any age will love this picture book celebration of all things Taylor Swift and what it’s like to be her fan!
Love is…trading friendship bracelets and singing our favorite songs together.
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars and celebrities on the planet, adored by generations of fans. This sweet book captures the essence of being a Swiftie! -
The Favorites
To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.
An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating, starring a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice
“Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six, this novel is as brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance and will keep you guessing until its last page.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here
She might not have a famous name, funding, or her family’s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating—and each other—to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and roller-coaster relationship.
Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.
As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorized documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to uncover the “real story” through interviews with their closest friends and fiercest rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary, but she can’t stand the thought of someone else defining her legacy. So, after a decade of silence, she’s telling her story: from the childhood tragedies that created her all-consuming bond with Heath to the clash of desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumors have haunted their every step for years, but the truth may be even more shocking than the headlines. -
Prophecy
A girl who yearns for freedom, a handsome thief . . . and the start of an epic romantic adventure that will change the course of history, combining the romance and adventure of The Princess Bride with the political intrigue of Game of Thrones. For fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo, Shelby Mahurin and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
A lifetime of hardship and toil has left Persephone dreaming of a destiny that belongs to none but her. When a chance encounter with a handsome thief offers hope of escape, she recklessly sets her plan in motion.
But the thief, Azriel, has plans of his own and no intention of letting her go anywhere. For he and his clan believe that Persephone could be the key to defeating the king's regent, a sadistic monster who has hunted them for years. Torn between her longing for freedom and her growing feelings for Azriel, Persephone finds herself plunging ever deeper into a dark and dangerous world where death is never more than one careless word away.
As tensions rise to a fever pitch, Persephone faces the hardest choice she has ever had to make. And no one—least of all her—could have imagined the shocking truth her decision will reveal.
Updated and revised for a brand-new audience, this propulsive blend of romance, fantasy and adventure will ensnare readers' hearts and imagination. Once Upon a Broken Heart meets The Queen's Thief in Prophecy, the first book in The Fractured Kingdom trilogy — filled with heart-pounding romance and epic adventure. -
Presumed Guilty
Read Scott Turow's new "unputdownable" courtroom drama from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, the phenomenon that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+'s most-watched drama series ever (Kristin Hannah, #1 NYT bestselling author).
"No one does it better."―David Baldacci, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
"The truth is, Turow is just better at this than the rest of us."―Greg Iles, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
"This is manna for legal-thriller fans."―Booklist, starred review
"This easily ranks among Turow's best."―Publishers Weekly, starred review
"An absorbing and entertaining read." ―Kirkus
Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace that's taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea's young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesn't return soon, he will be sent back to jail.
Aaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend, Mae, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later, when she still hasn't returned, suspicion falls on Aaron, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first-degree murder.
Faced with few choices and even fewer hopes, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. For Rusty, the question is not whether to defend Aaron, or whether the boy is in fact innocent--it's whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.
Upcoming Events
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.
Join us at our monthly genealogy group, where history comes alive through shared stories and research! Partnered with the local library, we welcome enthusiasts of all levels to connect, learn, and explore their family histories.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
For special assistance during a library program, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.
Join us at the Richmond branch for our monthly Teen Takeover, arranged by the members of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! This month's theme is Royal Enchantment, so we'll be embracing our regal side.
Come one, come all! Join gamers from around the community to meet and interact as we play a variety of popular video games.
Join us for a delightful celebration at our Dolly Poedown, where we honor the shared birthday of the fabulous Dolly Parton and the mysterious Edgar Allan Poe!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
All locations of the Madison County Public Library will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Richmond Community Resources
Athena Women's Behavioral Health
229 Churchill Dr.
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Supporting mental health challenges while inspiring, empowering and educating young women on their personal journeys through pregnancy and motherhood.
Baptist Health
Baptist Health Richmond
801 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Services include emergency care, cardiac surgery, orthopedics, spine care, sleep disorders center, mental health, a full range of women’s services including obstetrics, cancer care, diabetic treatment and a retail pharmacy.
Enrich
Enrich
110 S. 2nd st.
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Providing employment and additional support services to people with alternative resumes beginning in Madison County, KY.
Hope's Wings Domestic Violence Program
PO Box 488
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Offers services ranging from domestic violence counseling to emergency shelter.
Kentucky Career Center
309 Spangler Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Job seeker training and employer services available.
Kentucky River Foothills
3021 Atwood Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Provides a variety of services from affordable housing to transportation to promote self sufficiency and improved independence among the area’s low income population. Offers vouchers for dental care.
Liberty Place
218 Lake Street
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Long-term substance abuse recovery program for women that provides support and hope for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Madison County Adult Education
309 Spangler Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Free courses offered in GED preparation and testing, ACT Prep/College Entrance Exam Prep, English as a Second Language (ESL), Para-educator certification, National Career Readiness Certificate, and Kentucky Workforce Essentials Skills Certificate.
Madison County Health Department
Richmond office
216 Boggs Lane
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
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.
Madison County Housing Authority
Richmond Office
402 Evansdale Ave
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Connects eligible Madison Countians to affordable housing.
Office of Family Support
Richmond Office
304 Anna Hume Blvd
Richmond, KY 40403
United States
Berea Office:
204 Pauline Dr, Berea, KY 40403-0461
Local office offering assistance with food benefits, medical and welfare.
Richmond Senior Citizens Center
1215 W Main St.
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Offers a variety of activities regarding recreation, health promotion, nutrition education, and other educational presentations on topics that are beneficial to seniors.
Salvation Army
1675 East Main Street
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
Provides emergency shelter for those who qualify. Offers food and nutrition programs, gently used clothing and household items.
Spero Health Richmond
916 Red House Road
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
We’ve helped thousands on their recovery journey. Let us help you. Call our local office now, or schedule an appointment on our website today.
The Prep Academy
Richmond:
301 Bellevue Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
United States
In Berea:
214 West Jefferson Street
Berea, KY 40404
Head Start for children 3-5 years old, offered to families who meet eligibility requirements.