Dungeons and Dragons
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:45 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

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

Quilters Group
2024-05-25 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | 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 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.

ADULT LITERACY SKILLS
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.

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.

Summer Yoga Class
2024-06-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us for a basic yoga class this summer, Mondays at 5:00! Bring a mat if you have one, but they are not required. For adult patrons age 18 or older.
Participants must sign a liability waiver. Runs June 3-July 29. No registration required.

Book Talks
2024-06-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Every Other Tuesday at 5pm-6pm

Hot Air Ballon Suncatcher Wind Chimes
2024-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Kids will have a soaring good time painting these whimsical suncatcher wind chimes. Suncatchers are plastic, so they’re safe and easy to paint. This program for children ages 6-12 will be held at all library locations on Tuesday, June 4th at 5:30 as part of our Summer Reading Program! No registration required.

FAFSA
2024-06-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Get help with the FAFSA at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) this Wednesday from 2-4!

Teen Summer Reading Activities
2024-06-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Teen activities (ages 13-18) are held every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) from June 5-July 24th. The schedule is as follows:
June 5: Teen S’more Bucket List BooksJune 12: Teen DIY First Aid KitJune 19: Teen Star Gazing PlanetariumJune 26: Teen Worry PetsJuly 3: Elven Bread in Mallorn LeavesJuly 10: Teen Nature Hike (held at Bob Amos Park)July 17: Teen Story StonesJuly 24: Teen Non-Selfie Photo Journal
For further details on each program, please visit our website at www.informationplace.org

Kids Cooking Camp
2024-06-06 11:30 - 2024-06-08 12:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Spend three days learning easy camping-themed recipes that can be made both at home and outside!
Ages 6-12. All materials provided. Registration is required. Parents don’t need to register, just the kids! Register here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10424341

Summer Story Time
2024-06-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Summer Story Time is for children ages 5 and under and features books, action/movement, songs, and a craft. Summer Story Time meets every Thursday at 2:00 from June 6-July 25.

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
2024-06-06 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.

Arches, Waterfalls and Wildflowers of Kentucky
2024-06-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Presenter Valerie Askren is the author of five guidebooks on exploring Kentucky outdoors.
Did you know that Kentucky has the second highest number of arches in the United States? And more than 600 waterfalls have been catalogued and photographed across the state? Or 10 different kinds of orchids reside in the Bluegrass? Celebrate Kentucky’s natural beauty!
A slideshow of photographs accompanies colorful commentary to keep this presentation lively and engaging.
No registration is required.
This program was funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Kentucky Bigfoot with Charlie Raymond
2024-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Are you a skeptic? A believer? Just curious? Did you have a Bigfoot sighting? Come share your story. It’s going to be a fun, free, educational event for all ages!
This 1 hour multimedia presentation highlighting remarkable evidence from Kentucky will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, June 2nd at 2:00. No registration is required.
Charlie Raymond is the founder of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization and a Kentucky BFRO investigator. He has been researching Bigfoots in Kentucky for over three decades and has interviewed well-over 500 credible eyewitnesses. With a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, Charlie utilizes his knowledge of human behavior when interviewing witnesses to determine credibility, exaggeration and embellishment. He tries to make as certain as possible the encounters he documents are legit.
As a passionate, die-hard, boot-on-the-ground researcher, he leads numerous private and public expeditions, acquiring a wealth of knowledge and evidence in the process. He is NOT one of these arm-chair researchers, rather he spends almost every weekend in the woods in search of answers. Charlie has appeared on The Animal Planet, The History Channel and The BBC. He speaks at libraries and Bigfoot conferences throughout Kentucky and the United States. Having been a middle and high school teacher for 26 years, Charlie utilizes presentation skills to both engage and educate his audience. Casts from Kentucky will be on display and his very successful book, “Bluegrass Bigfoot: Encounters With The Kentucky Wildman” will be available for signings

Chess Club
2024-06-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Chess Club meets alternating Saturdays at 4:00 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
2024-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 | 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.

Cryptid Scavenger Hunt
2024-06-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Embark on a mysterious journey through the library in search of hidden clues in this cryptid-themed scavenger hunt on Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 for ages 6-12.
This program 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. No registration is required.

Story Trail: Adventure Map
2024-06-12 16:30 - 17:30 | The Story Trail, 424 Bob Amos Dr,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Read “Mapping Sam” by Joyce Hesselberth while strolling down the Story Trail. At the end of the trail, make a map medallion!
This program will be held at The Story Trail located at Bob Amos Park. In the event of rain, it will be postponed. No registration required.
The Story Trail is a quarter mile, handicap accessible trail located at Bob Amos Park between the Overlook Events Center and Muddy Boots horse stable. Along the trail are posts that contain pages of a story book that change monthly, so families can read a story as they walk the trail.

Twin Gardening Workshop
2024-06-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Learn the basics of houseplants with this simple marigold workshop for tweens! Supplies provided. Ages 8-12.
This program will take place at the following times:Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library – June 13 at 4:30Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave): June 14 at 4:30Elkhorn City Public Library: June 20 at 5:30Belfry Public Library: June 21 at 4:30Phelps Public Library: June 22 at 2:30
Registration Required. Click the following links to register:Virgie: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10426840Lee Ave: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10426791Elkhorn: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10426891Belfry: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10426908Phelps: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/10426922

Tree Identification Walking Tour
2024-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Bob Amos Park Football Field, 127 Bob Amos Way, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Led by members of the Kentucky Division of Forestry, This family friendly hike will demonstrate how to identify various types of trees by leaves, twigs and buds, bark, flowers, and other characteristics.
This program will be held on alternating Saturdays in June and July at 10:30. Dates are June 15 & 29, and July 13 & 27.
Participants will meet at the football field parking lot at the Bob Amos Park and walk to the park trails to begin the Walking Tour. The program will last approximately an hour. In the event of bad weather, the program will be canceled. Any change in schedule will be posted on Facebook!

Constellation Jars
2024-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Put constellations in a jar! This program for children ages 12 and under will be held Tuesday, June 18th at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue), Belfry Public Library, Elkhorn City Public Library, Phelps Public Library, and Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library.
No registration required.
