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Story Time
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-26 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.

Quilters Group
2024-10-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-26 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

Young Adult Craft Class
2024-10-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00
This social craft class for young adults ages 18-25 meets alternating Saturdays at 3:00. No registration required.

Teen Activity Club
2024-10-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-28 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.

Spooky Stories and Pop Up Cards
2024-10-15 17:00 - 18:00
Professional storyteller and artist Thomas Freese will tell ghost stories and lead a Halloween-themed pop up card making workshop on October 15th at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). All ages welcome!
Thomas Freese is an accomplished artist in multiple disciplines—writing, storytelling and visual art. Mr. Freese worked in the Arts in Education since 1994, doing visual arts residencies in 100 locations across Kentucky. Since 1998, Mr. Freese has written 130 articles for Lexington’s Chevy Chaser Magazine and published 7 books of ghost stories. He is currently completing a children’s book project. Mr. Freese has performed story programs for 15 years. He has over 20 story programs. When working with students, Mr. Freese often combines his expertise to help children create works of art in the venues of writing, storytelling and art. Mr. Freese relates well to children of all ages and uses guitar and harmonica to add to his stories.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports Pike County Public Library District with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-30 16:00 - 17:00
Learn technology basics like e-mail, smart phones, social media, and more. Meets alternating Wednesdays at 4:00.

Special Olympics Meet & Greet
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-18 11:00 - 13:00
Athletes and Volunteers Needed! Special Olympics Kentucky is starting a program in Pike County to offer year-round sports and training competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Ghost Story Telling Workshop
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00
Professional storyteller Octavia Sexton will share ghost stories, then lead families in writing and sharing their own spooky tales in this Ghost Story Telling Workshop on October 17th at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue)!
Recommended for families with children in 4th grade or older. No registration required.
A native of eastern Kentucky, Octavia Sexton grew up in a rich tradition of storytelling. She has been privileged to learn folk tales, ‘haint’ tales (ghost stories), Jack tales and Cherokee legends handed down from her English, Irish, and Cherokee ancestors. Inspired by the Appalachian art of storytelling the core of her stories is rooted in the traditions and lifestyles of her family and her past. Octavia attended a one room grade school in Eastern Kentucky; received a BA from Berea College in History/English Education; and did her graduate work in health education. She is a published author and has recorded several CDs of her stories.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports Pike County Public Library District with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Toddler Piano Time
2024-10-18 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.

Tween Mini Pumpkin Painting
2024-10-19 15:00 - 16:00
Tweens, paint a mini pumpkin at the library on Saturday, October 19th at 3:00! For ages 9-12. All materials provided.
To register, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11907750

Spooky Potion Bottles
2024-10-22 17:00 - 18:00
Decorate a spooky bottle for a magic potion at the library! For ages 12 and under. No registration required.
This program will be held October 15th at 5:00 at Belfry Public Library, and October 22nd at 5:00 for Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue, Elkhorn City Public Library, Phelps Public Library, and Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library.

Dungeons and Dragons
2024-10-24 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.

Toastmasters: Learn Public Speaking
2024-10-24 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.

Halloween Circus
2024-10-26 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-10-26 14:30 - 15:15, 2024-10-26 16:30 - 17:15
Get ready to witness the awe-inspiring feats of The Original Queen City Stunt Show, brought to you by the renowned Cincinnati Circus.
This thrilling Halloween-themed performance features a world class troupe of aerialists, acrobats, and stunt performers who will push the boundaries of human ability and leave you breathless—all while wearing spooky costumes! Hold your breath while our skilled aerialists perform on our amazing Wheel of Death, daring Aerial Acrobatics show off their balance and skill, chair stacking, and much more! Includes audience volunteers, surprises, and fire!
The Halloween Circus will perform outdoors in the field behind the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, October 26th. The show runs 45 minutes and begins at 12:30, 2:30, and 4:30. Join the fun and wear your Halloween costume!
Weather permitting. No registration required.

Story time with Wednesday
2024-10-29 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for an extra special Storytime with Wednesday Addams on October 29th at 5:00!
Wednesday will read “I am Wednesday” about her time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Afterward, we’ll make the spider web window from her room and Wednesday will show off her moves by leading a spooky dance party. Costumes are welcome, so come dressed in your Wednesday best or as your favorite spooky character!
Recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required.

HIRING EVENT!!
2024-10-30 10:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Pike County Library on Oct 30 for a multi-employer hiring event to find your next career move!

126 Lee Ave | 10am-3pm

Early Voting 2024
2024-10-31 09:00 - 17:00
