Story Time
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Story Time is for children ages 5 and under and features books, action/movement, songs, and a craft. Story Time is held Thursdays at 11:00 and 2:00 and Saturdays at 11:00.

Besides being fun, Story Time also helps develop early literacy and school readiness skills through reading, singing, listening, playing, and social interaction. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes, and caregivers and children are encouraged to linger in the library afterwards to further socialize and choose books to take home.

Story Time begins the first week of September and ends the first week of May.

Teen Guitar Class 2
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 13-17. This class meets weekly on Thursdays at 4:00. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Please call the library at 606-437-6001 to check availability.

Music Theory for Guitarists
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00
Understanding how music works will give you the tools you need to write riffs, songs, and solos, and learn to improvise in a friendly hands-on environment.

Class is held weekly at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) every Thursday at 5:00.
No previous knowledge of music theory or reading music is necessary, but this class is for adults and teens who already know how to play a little bit.
Registration required. Please call the library to check availability. 606-437-6001.

Author Visit: Dawn Reed
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00
Local author Dawn Reed will be at the library with her new book, “A Heart Full of Christmas.”

This title is a book of 31 short stories focusing on the people of the first Christmas. For just a few minutes each day of December, step into the sandals of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the shepherds, and the wise men, feel the love of your Heavenly Father, and be swept away by His love.
Dawn Reed is KY born and raised. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 43 years and is the mother of 2 grown children. Dawn has worked as a dental assistant for over 17 years and is also a newspaper columnist. Her passions are teaching, reading, and jail ministry. She serves at Fitzpatrick Baptist Church in Prestonsburg where her husband is pastor.

Quilters Group
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00
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 Pike County Public (Lee Avenue) Library.
No registration required.

Chess Club (Over the Board)
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00
Put your chess skills to the test with live, in-person matches! Join other players for casual games, friendly competition, and strategy-building.

Open to all ages and skill levels who already know the basics of the game.
Chess Group meets alternating Saturdays at 4:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Music Theory for Homeschoolers
2025-11-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-24 14:00 - 15:00
Understanding how music works will give you the tools you need to write riffs, songs, and solos, and learn to improvise in a friendly hands-on environment.

Class is held every Monday at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) at 2:00.
No previous knowledge of music theory or reading music is necessary, but this class is for students who already know how to play a little bit.

Teen Time
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Teens ages 13-17 are invited to hang out, get creative, and have fun at Teen Time, meeting alternating Mondays at 4:00.

Join us in the Teen Room for a mix of crafts, games, video game tournaments, snacks, and more. It’s a great chance to relax, meet new friends, and try something new each week. No registration needed.

Adult Guitar Class 1
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-25 17:00 - 18:00
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 18+. This class meets weekly on Tuesdays at 5:00. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Call the library at 606-437-6001 to check availability.

Introduction to Sign Language
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-25 17:00 - 18:00
Gain some basic understanding of American Sign Language in this five-week course, suitable for all ages.

Running November 4-December 2, classes will be held every Tuesday at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library. No registration required.
Please note the Introduction to Sign Language Class is a free community event that does not result in participants earning any kind of diploma, legal certificate, or credential.

Book Talks Book Club
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
Book Talks is a book club that meets for discussion at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration required.

Gratitude Workshop for Kids
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
Celebrate thankfulness at our Gratitude Workshop for Kids! Explore fun activity stations that inspire creativity and reflection as children discover all the things they’re grateful for this season.

Adult Guitar Class 2
2025-11-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 14:00 - 15:00
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 18+. This class meets weekly on Wednesdays at 2:00. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Call the library at 606-437-6001 to check availability.

Teen Guitar Class 1
2025-11-19 16:30 - 17:30
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 13-17. This class meets weekly on Wednesdays at 4:30. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Please call the library at 606-437-6001 to check availability.

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:45
Dungeons and Dragons Group meets every other Thursday at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). Beginners and experienced players alike are welcome.

Dungeons and Dragons is a role playing game (RPG) where a single player plays as the Dungeon Master, creating a world that the players interact with. Players act as a group of adventurers working together to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve their own personal goals. The game uses a series of dice to help simulate how successful characters and monsters are at achieving their various goals.

Chess Club: Beginner's Theory
2025-11-21 16:00 - 17:00
New to chess? Learn the basics of the game in a fun, beginner-friendly setting!

We’ll cover piece movement, rules, simple tactics, and opening strategies to help you build a strong foundation. No experience needed!
Meets alternating Fridays at 4:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Alibis at The Book Club
2025-11-24 17:00 - 18:00
Alibis at The Book Club meets every other Monday at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). Join us for mystery, thrills, and lively discussion!

Santa Portraits
2025-11-25 16:30 - 18:30
Santa will be at the library for free professional portraits!

Photos are taken by Moments of the Heart Photography and digital copies will be uploaded to the library’s website for free unlimited downloads after editing.
Schedule is as follows:
November 20
3:30-4:30 – Phelps Public Library
5:30-6:30 – Belfry Public Library
November 22
After Santa Train – Elkhorn City Public Library
November 25
2:30-3:30 – Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library
4:30-6:30 – Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue)
