Aromatherapy Workshop
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us for a relaxing and informative Aromatherapy presentation! Discover the benefits of essential oils, learn how different scents can promote well-being, and explore simple techniques to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily routine. This session is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in enhancing their self-care practices.
This program will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 1:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) and 4:00 at the Belfry Public Library. Registration is required.
To register for the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) session, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12073480
To register for the Belfry Public Library session, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12073464

Pumpkin Seeds Mosaics
2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:00
Use pumpkin seeds to create a fall mosaic! Templates for pumpkins and other fall images provided. Paint the seeds once you have finished! For ages 12 and under. No registration required.
This program will be held on the following dates:
Elkhorn City Public Library: November 12 at 5:00Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library: November 12 at 5:00Phelps Public Library: November 14 at 5:00Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue): November 19 at 5:00Belfry Public Library: November 26 at 5:00

Pumpkin Seed Mosaic
2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:00

Christmas Cookie Decorating workshop
2024-11-21 17:30 - 18:30
Learn two different cookie decorating techniques in this Christmas Cookie Decorating workshop! Participants will receive tools, practice sheets, and two cookies to decorate. Cookies decorated as shown. For ages 14+.
Registration required. To register, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12068136

Christmas Cookie Decorating
2024-11-21 17:30 - 18:30

Young Adult Craft Class
2024-11-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 15:00 - 17:00
This social craft class for young adults ages 18-25 meets alternating Saturdays at 3:00. No registration required.

Free Portraits with Santa
2024-11-26 16:30 - 18:30
Santa will be visiting Pike County libraries for free professionally done family portraits!
Photos are taken by Moments of the Heart Photography and digital copies will be uploaded to the library’s website for free downloads after editing. No registration required.
The schedule for Free Santa Portraits is as follows:
Phelps Public Library: November 21st from 3:30-4:30 PMBelfry Public Library: November 21st from 5:30-6:30 PMElkhorn City Public Library: November 23rd at 7:30 AMVesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library: November 26th from 2:30-3:30 PMPike County Public Library (Lee Ave): November 26th from 4:30-6:30 PM

Book Talks
2024-12-03 17:00 - 18:00
Every Other Tuesday at 5pm-6pm

The Grinch Visits The Library
2024-12-03 17:30 - 18:30
The Grinch is coming to the library! Color a Grinch slap bracelet and take photos with the Grinch. No registration required.
The Grinch will be at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:30
The Grinch will be at the Belfry Public Library on Thursday, December 5th at 5:30.
The Grinch will be at the Elkhorn City Public Library on Saturday, December 7th at 2:00.

Story Time
2024-12-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Christmas Countdown
2024-12-05 17:00 - 18:00
Paint and assemble a Christmas Countdown bauble! All materials provided. Suitable for teens and adults. Registration required.
This program will be held on the following dates:Dec 3 at 5:00 – Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial LibraryClick here to register for Virgie: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12258630
Dec 3 at 5:00 – Elkhorn City Public LibraryClick here to register for Elkhorn: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12258637
Dec 5 at 5:00 – Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave)Click here to register for Lee Ave: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12258587
Dec 10 at 5:00 – Belfry Public LibraryClick here to register for Belfry: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12258851
Patrons must be present to participate in this program; no kits will be distributed.

Dungeons and Dragons
2024-12-05 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.

Tween DIY Christmas Mug
2024-12-06 16:30 - 17:30
Color your own Christmas mug and enjoy some homemade hot cocoa! For ages 8-12. No registration required.
This program will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on December 6th at 4:30, and at the Belfry Public Library on December 14th at 4:30.

Tween DIY Christmas Mugs
2024-12-06 16:30 - 17:30

Quilters Group
2024-12-07 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 Lee Avenue Library.
For more information, contact Charlene at 606-437-6001 or charlene@pikelibrary.org

Holiday Piano Recital
2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:30
Participants of library piano lessons will showcase their skills in our Holiday Piano Recital on Saturday, December 7th at 4:00.

Teen Activity Club
2024-12-09 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Kids Ornament Cupcakes
2024-12-10 17:00 - 18:00
Enjoy Christmas music while adding frosting and mini M&Ms to turn a cupcake into an ornament! For ages 12 and under. No registration required.
This program will be held on December 10th at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue), Elkhorn City Public Library, and Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library. It will be held December 12th at 5:00 at the Belfry Public Library and Phelps Public Library.

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
2024-12-11 10:30 - 11:30
Learn technology basics like e-mail, smart phones, social media, and more. Meets alternating Wednesdays at 10:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration required.

Holiday Hope Remembrance
2024-12-12 17:30 - 18:30
Holidays can be especially difficult when someone has lost a loved one. Though there is joy and thankfulness in the celebration of these special days, there are also feelings of sadness and emptiness. To assist families in coping more effectively with these holidays, Bluegrass Care Navigators is hosting a time of remembrance where families and staff can come together to share stories of those loved ones, light candles and fellowship afterwards.
This program will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at our the Pike County Public Library.
For more information, please contact our grief team at 855.492.0812.

Toastmasters: Learn Public Speaking
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00
Toasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
There’s no pressure to participate until you are ready and comfortable. Mountains Movers is the local Toastmasters club in Pike County and meets each month on the second and fourth Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). Anyone is welcome to attend!
No registration required.

Toddler Piano Time
2024-12-13 17:00 - 18:00
Explore the piano in this Music Appreciation class for ages under 5! Meets alternating Fridays at 5:00. Registration is required. Please call the library to register: 606-437-6001.

Stained Glass Ornament
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:30
Create a stained glass ornament perfect for the holidays! Templates provided.
+To ensure materials and space for participants, registration is limited and required.+You will be cutting glass and using a soldering iron to piece it together. You might get a minor cut or burn! It is the nature of the craft. You must sign a waiver to participate.+This activity is not suitable for children. Participants must be at least 14 years old.+This project may take up to 3.5 hours to complete. Depending on your pace and skill, you may finish your project sooner.+There is no fee to come to the workshop and all materials are provided.
This program will be held on Saturday, December 7th at the Belfry Public Library. Click here to register: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11687341
This program will be held on Saturday, December 14th at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).Click here to register for the Morning Session (10:00-1:30): https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11687246Click here to register for the Afternoon Session (2:00-5:30): https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11687333
