COMMUNITY CALENDAR: April 18 - April 25, 2023
Apr. 17—Tuesday, April 18
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Get Ready For Kindergarten
Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.
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Berea Quilters
Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 3:00 p.m.
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STEM Lab: Leaf Rubbing
Madison County Library: Berea — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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STEM Open Lab: Let's Play!
Madison County Library: Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Baseball vs Marhall
Earle Combs Stadium — 4:00 — 8:00 p.m.
Our last midweek game of the regular season and we have a lot of fun things going on! Students — Tuesday's game will be greek day in partnership with EKU student life. It is our last 2 dollar day of the season so come out and enjoy 2 dollar tickets on select concession items!
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Edward Jones Class
Madison County Library: Berea — 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.
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MCPL Outreach and Clark Moores Middle School FRYSC Present: A night at the theater at Clark Moores Middle School
Clark Moores Middle School — 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Outreach Services Coordinator Brandon Thompson at: brandon@madisonlibrary.org
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ESL Class
Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.
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Pokemon!: Learn to Play
Bad Wolf Gaming — 6:00 p.m.
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Cultural Heritage Film Festival: Black Sci-Fi
Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
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Tuesday Open Mic
Rebel Rebel — 6:00 — 10:00 p.m.
Signups begin at 6 pm. Open Mic starts at 6:30 pm. Cash bar + food truck available.
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Don't Read By Your Shelf Book Club
Madison County Library: Berea — 6:30 — 7:30 p.m.
April's book pick is Artemis by Andy Weir.
Wednesday, April 19
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Coffee and Coworking
Madison County Library: Berea — 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Bring your laptop and other work gadgets, and we will provide the coffee and snacks. Both rooms have ample space to plug in your devices, and we offer fax and print service to all customers.
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Carving at the fireplace with the Berea Woodcarvers
Madison County Library: Berea — 10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
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Job Fair (Service and Retail)
Madison County Library: Richmond — 1:00 — 5 p.m.
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Free GED Math Class
Madison County Library: Richmond — 3:00 — 6:30 p.m.
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Teen Anime Club
Madison County Library: Berea — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Teen Anime Club
Madison County Library: Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Wine Down Wednesday
Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant — 5:00 — 8:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday at Boone Tavern is Wine Down Wednesday! Stop by the Frost Cafe or Boone Tavern Restaurant between 5 pm and 8 pm, for $2 off glasses and $5 off bottles of wine.
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English Language Learner (ELL) Tutoring for Adults
Madison County Library: Berea — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
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Forever Young Adult Book Club
Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:30 — 7:30 p.m.
April's book pick is The Project by Courtney Summers.
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Spanish Language Class for Adult
Madison County Library: Berea — 6:30 — 8:00 p.m.
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Magic: The Gathering (Pioneer)
Bad Wolf Gaming — 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 20
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Toddler Time
Madison County Library: Berea — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 -2 1/2 years.
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Softball vs Morehead State
Gertrude Hood Field — 3:00 — 7:00 p.m.
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Back To Hogwarts: Harry Potter for Kids
Madison County Library: Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
All materials will be provided, and all are welcome to attend.
* Wildflower Walk
Berea College Forestry Outreach Center — 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled in case of heavy rain and/or high winds.
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ESL Class
Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.
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Softball vs Morehead State
Gertrude Hood Field — 5:30 — 9:30 p.m.
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Magic: The Gathering (Commander)
Bad Wolf Gaming — 6:00 p.m.
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Pokemon!
Bad Wolf Gaming — 6:00 p.m.
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Bullet Journaling Club
Madison County Library: Berea — 6:00 — 7:00 p.m.
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Don't Read By Your Shelf Book Club
Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Stop by the Richmond location circulation desk to grab a copy of each month's book pick. April's book pick is The Lost City of Z by David Grann.
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Jammin' on the Porch
Russel Acton Folk Center — 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.
Bring your instrument and join in the jam session, or feel free to just sit and tap your toes. Father and daughter duo, Lewis and Donna Lamb host the free event from 7:00-9:00 pm. Bring your own chair.
Friday, April 21
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Free GED Math Class
Madison County Library: Richmond — 9:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
* Preschool Story TimeMadison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.
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Computer Basics: Internet Literacy
Madison County Library: Berea — 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
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GED Classes
Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Walk Through the Wildflower Books
Hutchins Library, Berea College — 3:30 — 4:00 p.m.
Friday Finds tours begin at 3:00 pm in the Library foyer. To participate in these free events, please register in advance at https://bctrace.com/explore. For additional information, or to schedule a group visit on days other than Fridays, please contact Tim Binkley at binkleyt@berea.edu or 859-985-3267.
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Teen Hangout
Madison County Library: Berea — 3:30 — 5:30 p.m.
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LEGO Club+
Madison County Library: Berea — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
After-school snacks will be provided.
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LEGO Club+
Madison County Library: Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
After-school snacks will be provided.
* Berea Earth Warriors Concert Series: Nurtured By Nature
10981 Battlefield Memorial Highway, Berea, KY, 40403 — 4 p.m.
All ages welcome. Cost: $15. Kids 13 and under get in free. Camping is free with admission. Pets are allowed, but owners are fully responsible.
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VR Hangout
Madison County Library: Berea — 5:00 — 6:00 p.m.
Ever want to try VR? Do you want to learn more about VR? Want to watch some VR? Come look and watch some people using VR. You can even bring your own VR headset or even use one of the libraries.
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Recipes Around the World (Germany)
Log House Craft Gallery — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
Space is limited to 10 people. Cost = $45/person.
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The Aristocats
Spotlight Playhouse — 6:30 — 7:30 p.m.
The Spotlight Acting School proudly presents Disney's The Aristocats KIDS, a delightful stage adaptation of the cherished animated classic.
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Movie After Dark: Harry and the Hendersons
Madison County Library: Berea — 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
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Movie After Dark: Harry and the Hendersons
Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
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Magic: The Gathering (Friday Night Magic)
Bad Wolf Gaming — 7:00 p.m.
* Planetarium Show: Habitat Earth
Berea College Planetarium — 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids and seniors.
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Oz! A Dazzling Musical
Spotlight Playhouse — 8:00 — 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 22
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Fit Lit: Book Club
Skate Park West Jefferson Street, Berea — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.
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Softball vs Jacksonville State
Gertrude Hood Field — 1:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Genealogy Search Instruction
Madison County Library: Berea — 1:30 — 3:00 p.m.
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Teen Take-Over
Madison County Library: Richmond — 2:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Rook (Open Play)
Bad Wolf Gaming — 3:00 p.m.
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Four Shillings Short Live
Madison County Library: Richmond — 3:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Softball vs Jacksonville State
Gertrude Hood Field — 3:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 23
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Jigsaw Puzzle Club
Madison County Library: Richmond — 1:00 — 4:00 p.m.
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Family Game Day
Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 4:00 p.m.
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Softball vs Jacksonville State
Gertrude Hood Field — 1:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Madison Community Band concert
Richmond First Baptist on the Eastern Bypass — 3-4 p.m
Free admission.
* Planetarium Show: Habitat Earth
Berea College Planetarium — 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids and seniors.
Monday, April 24
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Preschool Story Time
Madison County Library: Berea — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.
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Toddler Time
Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.
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Early Crafternoon: Wooden Wind Chimes
Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 2:00 p.m.
All materials will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact the Youth Librarian for accommodations.
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Early Crafternoon: Wooden Wind Chimes
Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
All materials will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact the Youth Librarian for accommodations.
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Teen Code Club
Madison County Library: Berea — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
We'll have the library's laptops ready for you to use while you're here, but feel free to bring in your own laptops.
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GED Reading Class
Madison County Library: Richmond — 4:00 — 7:30 p.m.
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Actividades Bilingues
Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
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Staff Pick Movie Night: Jon Presents My Cousin Vinnie
Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25
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Get Ready for Kindergarten
Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m
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Berea Quilters
Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 3:00 p.m.
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Cricut Crypid Plushies
Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.
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ESL Class
Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Presented in partnership with Madison County Adult Education. Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.
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Cultural Heritage Film Festival: Black Sci-Fi
Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
