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Story Time
2025-10-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 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 1
2025-10-29 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-22 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.

Adult Guitar Class 2
2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-22 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.

Book Club
2025-10-28 17:00 - 18:00
Join fellow book lovers for lively discussion and thoughtful conversation at our Book Club!

Each month, we read a selected title and come together to share insights, perspectives, and favorite moments. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking to read more, all are welcome.
Please register and our Book Club librarian will contact you about the availability of your preferred book format (physical book, ebook, audiobook) and other details.

Adult Guitar Class 1
2025-10-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 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.

Halloween Jamboree
2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:30
Join us for a frightfully fun evening at the library’s Halloween Jamboree! Do the monster mash in the Jack-o-Lantern Bounce House, enjoy spooky crafts and games, and meet the Headless Horseman himself (don’t worry, he’s friendly!). Costumes encouraged!
This program will be held on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:30-6:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) in the field behind the library. No registration is required.

Alibis at The Book Club
2025-10-27 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!

Meditation Monday
2025-10-27 16:30 - 17:30
Start your week with calm and clarity at the Pike County Public Library.

On alternating Mondays in October, join us for a special meditation program led by Tonya Jones. Each session begins with a short discussion on the basics of meditation, followed by a relaxing guided practice.
This series is designed for adults of all experience levels—a wonderful way to reduce stress, find focus, and ease into a new week.
Participants are encouraged (though not required) to bring a pillow or mat to sit on. Chairs will also be provided.

Music Theory for Homeschoolers
2025-10-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-20 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.

Quilters Group
2025-10-25 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: Beginner's Theory
2025-10-24 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).

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-10-23 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.

Music Theory for Guitarists
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-16 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.

Teen Guitar Class 2
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-16 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.

Teen Time
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-20 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.

Painting Workshop
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:30
Join us for a fun, step-by-step painting workshop led by Kenna’s Creative Canvas! Create your own ‘October Night’ masterpiece with guided instruction. All materials are provided.
Registration required. This program is for teens and adults.
To register for October 14th, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/14644132
To register for October 21st, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/14644156
Registration Policy: Registration secures your place in the program, and spaces often fill quickly. If you are registered but unable to attend, please let us know so that another patron may take your place. The library will hold reserved seats for 10 minutes after the program begins. After this grace period, any unclaimed places may be offered to patrons on standby.

Chess Club (Over the Board)
2025-10-18 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).

Story Time with Jack and Sally
2025-10-16 17:30 - 18:30
Join Jack and his ragdoll friend Sally for a spook-tacular story time straight from Halloween Town! They’ll share a delightfully eerie tale, then stick around to help kids create a Halloween craft. After the story and craft, families can meet Jack and Sally up close and snap some hauntingly fun photos.
This event will be held at the Pike County Public Library on October 16th at 5:30. No registration required.
