Story Time
2024-04-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
tory 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.

Dungeons and Dragons
2024-04-25 17:00 - 18:45, 2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:45 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
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.

Poetry Workshop
2024-04-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
In this workshop, participants will examine poetry’s power to honor and celebrate lived experiences; the camaraderie often found in shared spaces of history will be noted.
Through prompts and readings, participants will feast “on beauty” and create pieces of their own.
This program will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30. It will be led by Big Sandy Community and Technical College English professor Dr. Mary Ruth Wallen.

Quilters Group
2024-04-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
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.
For more information, contact Charlene at 606-437-6001 or charlene@pikelibrary.org

Teen Cupcake Cake Decorating
2024-04-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Come learn how to make a cake out of cupcakes. Make it look like other types of food or a scene of your choice. Eat your creation when we are done!
For ages 13-18. This program will be held at the Pike County Public Library on Saturday, April 27th at 3:00 in Room 307.

Chess Group
2024-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Chess Group meets every other Thursday at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). All ages are welcome and no experience is required. Learn how to play chess or play against other enthusiasts.

Anime Group
2024-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Watch anime, get to know fellow fans, talk about your favorite shows and manga series, discuss cosplay ideas & techniques, and more! Meets alternating Mondays at the Lee Avenue library at 4:00.

Tween Steam Night
2024-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Explore concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with experiments, projects, puzzles, and fun activities geared towards ages 9-12!
Meets alternating Tuesdays at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue)

Square Dance
2024-04-30 18:00 - 18:45 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
In partnership with the Hindman Settlement School, come do-si-do and swing your partner at the Pike County Public Library square dance!
No prior experience is needed, all dances are taught step by step by our caller. Music provided by Coaltown Dixie and friends. A short presentation on the history of square dancing will be given between dances. All ages welcome!

ADULT LITERACY SKILLS
2024-05-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Develop basic literacy skills in this class at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). Meets every Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

DIY Ribbon Roses
2024-05-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Use ribbon to make a rose bouquet that will last forever! This tutorial will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on May 1st at 5:00. No registration required.

Tween tie dye tote bags
2024-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Make your own tie dye tote bags, and learn the basics of tie dying! For ages 9-12.

Mushroomim 101 with Appalachian Forager
2024-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Learn the basics of mushroom huntin’ with TikTok sensation Whitney Johnson, Appalachian Forager, with a presentation, take home handouts, and a Q&A/meet and greet at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00.
No registration required.

Publishing 101
2024-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Discuss the basics of querying and publishing, as well as learn a template for writing a query letter on May 7th at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration required.

Batman visits the library
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Batman will be at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, May 11th at 2:00 with his Batmobile to share a message about bullying, visit, and take photos!
No registration required.
This program will be held outside in the library parking lot. With light rain, it will be moved indoors to the library lobby. With heavy rain, it will be rescheduled to May 16th

Swiftie Meetup
2024-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Make friendship bracelets and enjoy a Taylor Swift sing-a-long at our Swifitie Meetup on May 14th at 5:30! No registration required.
This event will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue), Belfry Public Library, Elkhorn City Public Library, Phelps Public Library, and Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library.

Book Talks
2024-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Every Other Tuesday at 5pm-6pm

Unbelievable: A History of Religion in Kentucky
2024-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
From Shaker Village to snake handlers, the people of Kentucky have strong roots in their quest to worship. America’s first camp meeting was in Kentucky. The national headquarters for Race Track Chaplains boasts a home here. Kentucky was the stomping grounds of preacher Mordecai Ham, the spiritual granddaddy of Billy Graham. And let’s not forget the Commonwealth has both a basilica with the world’s largest handmade stained-glass window and an abbey where monks live in contemplation and make fantastic fudge. This overview of the history of religion in Kentucky is told through stories and images.
Eastern Kentucky University professor Dr. Jacqueline Hamilton will present this lecture at the Pike County Public Library on May 21st at 5:30. No registration is required.
This program was funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
2024-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Learn basic computer skills at the Pike County Public Library! Classes are offered every other Wednesday at 10:30 and will cover email, phones, tablets, tech lingo, resume and flyer creation, and more. Check the Events Page for more information.

Teen Activity Club
2024-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Teen Activity Club is a craft group for kids ages 13-18 that meets at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on alternating Wednesdays at 4:00.

Busy Bees
2024-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Paint a busy bee scene with step-by-step instructions with Kenna’s Creative Canvas! Must be 14 years old or older to participate. All materials are provided, and registration is required.
This free event will be held at the Belfry Public Library on May 4th at 11:00, and at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on May 25th in two sessions, one at 11:00 and another at 3:00. Please click the links below to register.
Belfry: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10637684Lee Ave (Morning Session): https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10637552Lee Ave (Afternoon Session): https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10637621

Teen Kickoff Summer
2024-05-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Bob Amos Park, 424 Bob Amos Dr, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Play fun outdoor games to get the summer started! This program is for ages 13-18 and will be held May 25th at the Bob Amos Park (near the baseball field) from 12:00-4:00.

True Crime: Cletus Reese and More
2024-05-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
David Wolfe, author of “Blood on a Ridge,” which details the account of the 1950s Ohio serial killer Cletus Reese, will provide a lecture on the Cletus Reese case as well as other True Crime stories.
He will also be bringing hundreds of items from his True Crime memorabilia collection, including Charles Manson items, Richard Ramirez drawings, and pieces from John Dillinger and Richard Speck.
This program will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Thursday, May 30th from 5:00-6:30. No registration is required.
