• Railroad History: Louisville Cincinnati & Lexington Railroad

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    This virtual presentation examines the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and the Louisville & Nashville Railroad's battle over control of the LC&L, changing the economic structure of both central and eastern Kentucky. This presentation is by Charles Bogart of Frankfort Parks … Read More

  • Around My Kentucky Table: The History and Tradition of the Most

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    Some of the most prominent memories for many of us were made around a table gathered for meals and drinks with family and friends. Kentucky has a rich tradition of good eatin', with famous classics like fried chicken and bourbon … Read More

  • Paranormal Phenomena: Truth or Fiction?

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    Are flying saucers real? Do the yeti, Big Foot, and the Loch Ness monster really exist? Can homeopathic medicine cure your ills? Can psychics predict the future and find your true love? Do the dead haunt the living? Does the … Read More

  • Virtual Teen Book Club

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    The Teen Book Club will meet on Zoom on January 8 & 22 at 4:30 to discuss "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman. This book is available for check out at the library. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86068847601 Zoom Meeting ID: 860 … Read More

  • Writing Your Memoir

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    Do you have a true story from your life that you have been wanting to write down? What is a memoir, and how does one get started writing one? In this workshop we will read and discuss some short excerpts … Read More

  • From Coin Collecting to Finance

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    In this virtual presentation, BSCTC Professor Daniel Bell begins with a focus on coins and then segues into a discussion about the future and present value of money and how stocks are valued. Bell goes on to explain how an … Read More

  • Puppetry of Asia Shadow Puppet Show

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    Shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment that has its origins in central Asia. In this entertaining demonstration of music, stories, and puppetry traditions, Mr. Damon and Fidget the Squirrel embark on an adventure along the silk … Read More

  • Virtual Teen Activity Club

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    Virtual Teen Activity Club meets through Zoom for craft tutorials at 4:30 every other Friday (January 15 & 29). Craft supplies are provided by the library. January 15 Craft: Lego Maze January 29 Craft: DIY Gumball Machines To sign up, … Read More

  • Virtual Field Trip

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    Visit the animals, landmarks, and hidden gems of our world from the comfort of your home in this virtual field trip challenge! This is a self-paced program done through Beanstack, which can be accessed at http://pikelibrary.beanstack.org or by downloading the … Read More

  • History of Film

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    Andrew Reed, Associate Professor of Film and Media Arts at the University of Pikeville, will present an overview of the history of film. From Muybridge to the multiplex and beyond, this presentation will showcase the history and future of cinema. … Read More

  • Tuskegee Airmen

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    This virtual presentation by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library tells the story of how a group of black men who were once considered of little value to the World War II war effort proved they could take down enemy … Read More

  • A Giant Love Story Book Reading

    Pike County Public Library 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, United States

    This virtual presentation of local author Richard Crowe reading from his book, A Giant Love Story: How the Tallest Couple in the World Met and Married, details the fascinating lives of the "Kentucky Giant" Martin Van Buren Bates (born in … Read More