A Date We Will Always Remember: September 11, 2001
2021-08-26 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks. To this day, it is a powerful tragedy that Americans who were alive during that time remember vividly. A day where the terrorist group Al-Qaeda attacked the United States. It is a day where through the tragic loss of innocent lives, heroes were made. Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the devastating September 11th terrorist attacks of the Twin Towers in New York, explaining the events that took place before, during and after the attacks and how it will be timestamped forever in American history.
This virtual event will take place on Zoom on August 26 at 5:00. It will not be livestreamed.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85707823417
Meeting ID: 857 0782 3417

Teen Book Club (Virtual)
2021-08-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The Teen Book Club meets biweekly, Fridays at 4:00 on Zoom to discuss the monthly book selection. August’s book is The Alchemyst by Michael Scott.
Teen Book Club books are available for check out at the library.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86068847601
Zoom Meeting ID: 860 6884 7601
August 13 & 27 at 4:00

Teddy Bear T-Shirts
2021-08-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Use fabric markers and stencils to decorate and design a mini t-shirt for your teddy bear or other stuffed animal/doll. Then check out a book to read to (or with) your bear!
All materials provided. This program will take place at the Lee Avenue, Belfry, Elkhorn City, Virgie, and Phelps libraries on August 27 at 4:30.

Book Stack Jewelry Making
2021-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Make earrings and necklaces from 3D-printed books and book stacks! All materials provided.
This program will take place at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) on August 28 at 3:00.

Book Talks Book Club
2021-08-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Book Talks meetings are held every other Tuesday at 5:00 at the Lee Avenue library.
Upcoming books include:
Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn and George Vecsey
Camino Island by John Grisham
Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
Send Down the Rain by Charles Martin
For more information, please contact Charlene at (606) 437-6001 or charlene@pikelibrary.org

Embroidery for Beginners
2021-09-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-09-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Embroidery for Beginners offers embroidery instruction, stitch techniques, tips and tricks, and basic patterns. The class is free and all materials are provided.
Embroidery for Beginners is held every other Thursday (beginning August 5) at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Genealogy Group
2021-09-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Pike County Public Library’s Genealogy Group meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month to share family history and family trees, photographs, and research.
Meetings are held from 3:00-5:00 in the Genealogy Room (second floor) of the Lee Avenue library.
For more information, please contact Charlene at charlene@pikelibrary.org.

Quilters Group
2021-09-04 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-18 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-02 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.
Meeting Dates are as follows:
August 7 & 12
September 4 & 18
October 2 & 30
November 13 & 27
December 11
For more information, contact Charlene at 606-437-6001 or charlene@pikelibrary.org

Anime Group
2021-09-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | 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!
Anime Group meets alternating Mondays at the Lee Avenue library at 4:00, beginning August 9.

Money Masters
2021-09-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Money Masters is a workshop to help adults improve financial literacy, highlighting the basic tools and knowledge needed to move toward a healthy financial future for indidividuals and families.
Topics include:
Budgeting – Learn the value of creating and maintaining a budget.
Making budgets work – Identify obstacles to budgeting and ways to manage spending.
Identity theft – Protect yourself by knowing the signs of identity theft and scams.
Credit scores & reports – Learn about credit scores and strategies to build and improve your credit.
Debt management – Review the common reasons for debt and create a plan for managing it.
Money Masters will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) on September 7 at 5:30.

Crochet for Beginners
2021-09-11 14:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Learn to crochet at the Pike County Public Library! Meets every other Saturday at 2:30, beginning September 11. All materials provided.
Sign up by calling the library at 606-437-6001.

Literary Ladies Book Club
2021-09-14 17:15 - 18:15 | Pike County Public Library District, 119 College St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The Literary Ladies Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 at the downtown Pikeville library.
The next meeting will be held September 14 to discuss “Everything is Illuminated” by Jonathan Safran Foer. Copies of the next book, “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott, will be distributed.

Origami Owl Craft
2021-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Create a framed origami owl scene at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on September 14 at 5:30!

Pirate and Mermaid Party
2021-09-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Get ready for International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a Pirate and Mermaid Party at the library! Dig in the Treasure Sandbox, make a Mermaid Tail and a Pirate Telescope, play the Pirate Hook Toss, and more!
This program will be held at the Lee Avenue library on September 17 at 4:30. Masks required.

Teen Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart
2021-09-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
A Mario Kart Tournament for ages 12-18 will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on September 18th! Registration starts at 9:30 and play begins at 10:30.
Winners receive gift cards from The Gaming Company:
1st Place – $50 gift card
2nd Place – $25 gift card
3rd Place – $10 gift card

Conquer Technology
2021-09-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Conquer Technology is a general computer and internet basic skills learning class for all ages and skill levels. The class covers knowledge of basic computer parts; navigating personal computers and mobile devices; opening and closing files and applications; basic internet browsing; basic email usage; and password and internet safety.
This class meets at the Phelps Public Library on alternating Tuesdays at 4:00, beginning August 10. It meets at the Belfry Public Library on alternating Thursdays at 4:00, beginning August 12.
For more information, contact the Phelps Library at 606-456-7860 or the Belfry Library at 606-353-9429.

Holiday Truck Craft
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Paint and assemble a wooden Holiday Truck with six holiday inserts. Finished truck measures about 11″ long and 5″ tall.
All materials provided, no registration required. This program will be held at the Lee Avenue library on September 21 at 5:00.

Cornhole Tournament
2021-09-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Test your skills at the Cornhole Tournament at the Pike County Public Library on Saturday, September 25! Begins at 2:30. The tournament will be held outdoors, behind the library. In the event of rain, it will be moved indoors. Winner of the Cornhole Tournament will win a $25 Wal-Mart gift card.

Shapeshifters: A History
2021-09-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
This virtual presentation is based on John Kachuba’s new book, Shapeshifters: A History. The nonfiction book explores the shapeshifter character and answers how and why it has appeared in cultures all around the world, from Neolithic times to the present day. It examines shapeshifters from many perspectives: historical, mythological, theological, psychological, and even pop culture. The presentation will be illustrated with photos from Kachuba’s books.
This virtual presentation will take place on Tuesday, September 28 at 5:00 via Zoom and live streamed to the library’s Facebook page.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86732725546
Meeting ID: 867 3272 5546

Lizzie Borden Living History Portrayal
2021-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join award-winning actress Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., as she brings to life Lizzie Borden, accused of the brutal hatchet murder of her father and stepmother in 1892. Hear Lizzie’s story come alive as she talks about her life growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, her estrangement from her stepmother, and her troubled relationship with her father. Was Lizzie a desperate and unsettled daughter who resorted to murder …. Or an innocent woman who could never escape the trauma that destroyed her life?
The Lizzie Borden Living History Portrayal is a virtual presentation that will be done through Zoom and live streamed to the library’s Facebook page on Monday, October 4 at 5:00.
To join the Zoom Meeting, click the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594123217
Meeting ID: 835 9412 3217

Witch Cauldron Craft
2021-10-05 05:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Paint and assemble a bubbling cauldron with witch’s feet at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on October 5th at 5:30!
This craft is made of wood and measures approximately 13″ inches tall and 10″ wide when completed. No stand is included, it is meant to lean against something. All materials provided.
