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Story Time
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-22 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.

Music Theory for Guitarists
2025-02-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
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. Registration required.

Class begins Thursday, February 6 at 5 pm and will be held weekly at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave). It will run for 8 weeks, meeting every Thursday in February and March.
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.

Kentucky True Crime Author Keven McQueen
2025-02-06 17:30 - 18:30 | KY
Kentucky author of “Murder in Old Kentucky,” “The Axman Came From Hell and Other Southern True Crime Stories” and others will be at the library to discuss his work, read excerpts, and sign books!
Keven McQueen was born in Richmond, Kentucky. He has a B.A. in English from Berea College and an M.A. in English from Eastern Kentucky University. He is an instructor in the Department of English and Theater at EKU and the author of several books covering such topics as history, biography, historical true crime, natural disasters, folklore, and ghostlore.
Keven’s True Crime books include Murder in Old Kentucky; Cruelly Murdered: The Murder of Mary Magdalene Pitts and other Kentucky True Crime Stories; Strange Tales of Crime and Murder in Southern Indiana; The Axman Came from Hell and Other Southern True Crime Stories; Louisville Murder and Mayhem; and Murder and Mayhem in Indiana.

Tween Beaded Keychain
2025-02-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Craft your own keychains made from colorful nylon and vibrant beads, perfect for clipping onto a bag, tumbler, and more! For ages 8-12. No registration required.
This program will be held at the following locations:Elkhorn City Public Library: Feb 6 at 4:30Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave): Feb 7 at 4:30Belfry Public Library: Feb 8 at 4:30

Kids Guitar Class
2025-02-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-02-14 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-02-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Beginner guitar lessons for children ages 8-12. This class will be for 8 weeks, meeting weekly in February and March. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Meets every Friday at 4:30 Feb 7 – March 28.

CSI Forensics: Crime Scene Challenge
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Step into the role of a crime scene investigator with the Challenger Learning Center!
Tweens and teens will explore DNA testing, analyze clues, and use forensic science to solve a mystery in this hands-on, interactive program. Don’t miss this chance to crack the case!
Registration required. To register, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12768315

Chess Group
2025-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Chess Group 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.

Valentine Card Making
2025-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Make Valentine’s Day cards for loved ones or for Kindness Unfolded to send to the hospital and other places of need.

Adult Guitar Class
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 18+. This class will be for 8 weeks, meeting weekly in February and March. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Meets every Tuesday at 5:00 Feb 4 – March 25.

Book Talks
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Book Talks is a book club that meets for discussion the first Tuesday of the month at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration required.

Behind the Yellow Tape: Crime Scene Investigation
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Ever wondered how detectives solve crimes? Join us for an engaging presentation by a local detective as we explore the fascinating world of crime scene investigation.
Learn about the different roles in law enforcement, the step-by-step CSI process, and see tools and techniques used to uncover crucial evidence. This program offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the science and skills that help crack the case.
No registration required.

Teen Guitar Class
2025-02-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 13-17. This class will be for 8 weeks, meeting weekly in February and March. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Meets every Wednesday at 4:30 Feb 5 – March 26.

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-02-13 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.

Ham Radio Informational Session and Testing
2025-02-15 15:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Testing for ham radio licensing and informational presentation will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, February 15th at 3:30.

Teen Activity Club
2025-02-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Teen Activity Club is a craft group for kids ages 13-18. Teen Activity Club meets at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on alternating Mondays at 4:00.

Bluey Visits The Library
2025-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us for a special visit from Bluey, everyone’s favorite playful pup! Families are invited to meet Bluey and make a craft to take home. Don’t forget your camera for photo ops, and check out a Bluey book before you go! No registration required.
This program will be held at the following times:Phelps Public Library…Feb 18 | 2:00Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave)…Feb 18 | 5:00Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library…Feb 19 | 4:30Belfry Public Library…Feb 20 | 5:00Elkhorn City Public Library…Feb 21 | 4:30

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
2025-02-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
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.
