Tech Days: Computer Skills for Any Skill Level
2021-11-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-12-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-12-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-12-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-12-22 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join our Basic Computer Skills class each Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:30!
Participants get hands-on training with today’s technology to build the skills they’ll need for tomorrow. Laptops are provided and signup is available at the Lee Avenue library.

Free Santa Portraits
2021-11-17 16:00 - 18:00
Santa will be at five Pike County Library locations for free professionally done portraits! Photos are taken by Moments of the Heart Photography and digital copies will be uploaded to the library’s website for free downloads.
Photos will be indoors this years, but Santa will still be wearing a mask and we ask that those taking portraits wear masks as well.
The schedule is as follows:
Phelps Public Library: Nov 11 from 11-12
Belfry Public Library: Nov 16 from 5-6
Pike Co Public Library (Lee Ave): Nov 17 from 4-6
Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library: Nov 18 from 11-12
Elkhorn City Public Library: Nov 18 from 5-6

Pie Crust Class
2021-11-18 17:30 - 18:30
Make your own pie crust from scratch with this workshop by the UK Extension – Pike Co Family & Consumer Sciences. Pie crusts may be taken home and frozen for later use.
Space is limited, so please call the library at (606)437-6001 to register. Participants must bring their own 5 Quart mixing bowl, 2 cup measuring bowl. and standard measuring equipment. All other materials will be provided. Bring an apron if you like!

Genealogy Group
2021-11-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-17 15:00 - 17:00
Pike County Public Library’s Genealogy Group meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month to share family history and family trees, photographs, and research.
Meetings are held from 3:00-5:00 in the Genealogy Room (second floor) of the Lee Avenue library.
For more information, please contact Charlene at charlene@pikelibrary.org.

Stuffed Animal Taxidermy (Teens)
2021-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Mount a stuffed animal at Stuffed Animal Taxidermy! This program is for Teens at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) at 12:00. All materials provided.

Crochet for Beginners
2021-11-20 14:30 - 15:30, 2021-12-04 14:30 - 15:30, 2021-12-18 14:30 - 15:30
Learn to crochet at the Pike County Public Library! Meets alternating Saturdays at 2:30. All materials provided.
Sign up by calling the library at 606-437-6001.

Turkey Flower Pots
2021-11-22 17:00 - 18:00
Turn flower pots into turkeys with this fun kids’ activity at the Pike County Public Library on November 22 at 5:00!

Teen Activity Club
2021-11-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-08 16:00 - 17:00
Teen Activity Club is a craft group for kids ages 12-18. You can join the Teen Club group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1065393000543759
Teen Activity Club meets at the Belfry Library on alternating Tuesdays at 4:00; at Lee Avenue on alternating Wednesdays at 4:00; and at Phelps Library on alternating Fridays at 4:00.

Quilters Group
2021-11-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-11 12:00 - 15:00
Pike County Public Library Quilters Group is a quilting social that also teaches quilting and needlework. Participants exchange patterns, quilting ideas, and sewing projects. Both beginners and experienced quilters are welcome! Quilters Group meets alternating Saturdays at noon at the Lee Avenue Library.
Meeting Dates are as follows:
August 7 & 12
September 4 & 18
October 2 & 30
November 13 & 27
December 11
For more information, contact Charlene at 606-437-6001 or charlene@pikelibrary.org

Anime Group
2021-11-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-13 16:00 - 17:00
Watch anime, get to know fellow fans, talk about your favorite shows and manga series, discuss cosplay ideas & techniques, and more!
Anime Group meets alternating Mondays at the Lee Avenue library at 4:00.

Hand Lettering Workshop
2021-12-02 17:30 - 18:30
Give your holiday cards, tags, and gifts a facelift with a Hand Lettering Workshop at the Pike County Public Library on December 2 at 5:30! Learn simple techniques to create beautiful hand lettering.

A Nutcracker Evening
2021-12-03 16:30 - 17:30
Kids can paint their own nutcracker and make a mouse ornament while watching a cartoon adaption of “The Nutcracker” at this program at the Belfry Public Library on December 2 at 5:00 and at Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) and Elkhorn City Public Library on December 3 at 4:30.

Literary Ladies Book Club
2021-12-04 16:30 - 17:30
The Literary Ladies Book Club will now meet monthly at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).
The next meeting will be held Saturday, October 9 at 4:30 to discuss “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. The next book, “Bloodroot” by Amy Greene will be distributed.
Join the Literary Ladies Book Club Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/131651682341092

Introduction to Ham Radio
2021-12-06 14:00 - 15:00
Ham radio is used for a variety of recreational and service-related activities. Amateur radio operators participate in competitive events; act as a vital communications link during emergencies and disasters; and advance their technical skills and build their own radio components. This informational program is for anyone interested in amateur radio, and will meet on the third floor of the Pike County Public Library on December 6 at 2;00.

No-Sew Gnome Craft
2021-12-10 16:30 - 17:30
Create your own no-sew Christmas gnomes! Suitable for all ages. This program will take place at the Belfry Public Library and Elkhorn City Public Library on December 7 at 5:30 and at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on December 10 at 4:30.

The History and Folklore of Santa Claus
2021-12-13 17:00 - 18:00
Many folks know that our modern-day Santa Claus had his start as St. Nicholas, but what happened on the journey to make us think of a “jolly old elf” rather than a pious Christian bishop? Where, exactly, did Santa Claus come from, and why does his popularity remain so high in modern American popular culture? This illustrated virtual lecture is well-researched, with details on the journey Bishop Nicholas made to become our current-day Santa Claus. It also includes many recognizable images and poems.
This virtual program will take place on December 13 at 5:00 on Zoom and will be live streamed to the library’s Facebook page.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82605668755
Meeting ID: 826 0566 8755

Rocking Santa Craft (Adults)
2021-12-14 17:30 - 18:30
Paint, assemble, and balance Santa’s flying sleigh at the Pike County Public Library on December 14 at 5:30. This craft is intended for adults.

A Dickens Tale Play
2021-12-21 17:30 - 18:30
Old Ebeneezer Scrooge has only one passion in life – money! Even at Christmas time, he’s more interested in making sure his business affairs are in order than in making sure his friends and family are cared for, but he’s about to learn an important lesson! Perfect for young and old alive, A Dickens Tale brings Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” to life in front of your very eyes. Join old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, old Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future while discovering the true meaning of the season.
Appropriate for all ages. This 45-minute two person performance will be held at 2:30 at the Belfry Public Library and at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Tuesday, December 21st.
