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Stained Glass Ornaments (Saturday afternoon session)
2023-12-09 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Create a stained glass ornament perfect for the holidays! Templates provided.
To ensure materials and space for participants, registration is limited and required. Library card number is required for each registrant. If you need assistance obtaining your library card number, please call the library at 606-437-6001.
Register online here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/9265864
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.

Bean to Bar: How Craft Chocolate is Made
2023-12-12 17:30 - 18:30
Learn how craft chocolate is made by one of the few chocolate makers in Kentucky!
Dustin Cornett of Chocolat Café in Beattyville will take you through his complete process of making chocolate and what it means to be a craft chocolate maker. He will discuss the many origins of cacao and how that impacts the flavor of chocolate, with a few samples to demonstrate. You’ll never think of chocolate the same afterwards!
This program will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on December 12th at 5:30. Registration is required. Register online at https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/9592513

ADULT LITERACY SKILLS
2023-12-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-03 09:00 - 10:00
Develop basic literacy skills in this class at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). Meets every Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

Story Time
2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-28 11:00, 2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-30 11:00 - 12:00 and 3 more dates
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.

Pike County Library's Genealogy Meetup
2023-12-15 15:00 - 17:00
Pike County Library’s Genealogy Meetup will meet the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Share family history, photographs, resources and build your family tree. For more information contact us by calling 606-437-6001.

Waffle Cone Christmas Trees
2023-12-19 17:30 - 18:30
Turn an ice cream cone into a Christmas tree with icing and candies! Eat your creation or take it home to add to a gingerbread house. All ages welcome. Materials provided, no registration required.
This program will be held Tuesday, December 19th at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
2023-12-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-03 10:30 - 11:30
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
2023-12-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-03 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.

Chess Club
2023-12-21 17:00 - 18:00
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.

Dungeons and Dragons
2023-12-21 17:00 - 18:45, 2024-01-04 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.

Anime Group
2023-12-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-08 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Midwifery Unveiled: A Library Session
2024-01-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for an informational session into the world of midwifery with Canary Nest Midwifery, located in Belfry! Explore the holistic approach to childbirth, the role of midwives in prenatal care, and the empowering journey of natural birthing methods, including home birth services, supplemental care, placenta encapsulation, and more. Whether you’re an expectant parent, a healthcare enthusiast, or simply curious about this age-old practice, this program promises an enriching exploration into the world of birthing.
This program will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, January 6th at 10:00. No registration is required.

Quilters Group
2024-01-06 12:00 - 15:00
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
