Halloween and the History of Witches
2021-10-07 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Have you ever wondered, especially on Halloween, why witches are depicted as riding on brooms through the nighttime sky?
You’re never going to look at sweeping the same way again…
How did the benevolent image of a wise woman transform into the malevolent figure of the witch we know today?
This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom on October 7 at 5:00 and live streamed to the library’s Facebook page.
To join the Zoom Meeting, click here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82906841341
Meeting ID: 829 0684 1341

Crochet for Beginners
2021-10-09 14:30 - 15:30, 2021-10-23 14:30 - 15:30
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
2021-10-09 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-11-06 16:30 - 17:30
The Literary Ladies Book Club will now meet monthly at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).
The next meeting will be held Saturday, October 9 at 4:30 to discuss “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. The next book, “Bloodroot” by Amy Greene will be distributed.
Join the Literary Ladies Book Club Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/131651682341092

DIY Zombie Barbies
2021-10-11 16:30 - 17:30
Turn old Barbie dolls into zombies at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Monday, October 11 at 4:30.
All materials provided, no registration required.

Mourning in Kentucky in the 1800s
2021-10-12 17:00 - 18:00
Mourning the dead was an important part of life in the 19th century. Cynthia Williams Resor, Ph.D., will begin her time-travel tour of this culture of mourning in Kentucky cemeteries by examining the symbols on tombstones and their meanings. Explore customs and beliefs associated with death through the eyes of 19th-century writers and artifacts of mourning such as hair mourning jewelry, stationery, clothing. Finally, we’ll visit the new funeral parlors of the late 1800s and memorial park cemeteries of the early 1900s to discover why mourning customs changed.
This virtual program will be done through Zoom on October 12 at 5:00 and live streamed to the library’s Facebook page.
To join the Zoom meeting, click here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89443102112
Meeting ID: 894 4310 2112

Tech Days: Computer Skills for Any Skill Level
2021-10-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-10-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-10-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-10 10:30 - 11:30
Join our Basic Computer Skills class each Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:30!
Participants get hands-on training with today’s technology to build the skills they’ll need for tomorrow. Laptops are provided and signup is available at the Lee Avenue library.

Embroidery for Beginners
2021-10-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-28 17:00 - 18:00
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 at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Genealogy Group
2021-10-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-29 15:00 - 17:00
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.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Marionette Puppet Show
2021-10-19 17:30 - 18:30
In this silly and non-scary version of Washington Irving’s classic piece of literature, children of all ages will follow the lanky school master, Ichabod Crane, as he sings, dances, and falls in love with a giggly Katrina Van Tassel.
Watch as Katrina’s father, Baltus, and the village goof ball, Brom Bones, try to run Ichabod out of town by telling him the tale of The Headless Horseman. Stevens Puppets brings this ever-popular classic tale delightfully to life with beautiful wooden marionettes, underscored with classical music.
The puppet show will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30.

The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
2021-10-21 17:30 - 18:30
Alfred Hitchcock uncovered a world of the unknown–a world unknown to previous filmmakers and to audiences. He created a world where audiences were put on edge in suspense and where each film’s psychological twists and turns made hearts skip a beat. Often deemed, “The Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock knew how to capture your mind and run wild with it.
Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the life of Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock and his great influence on the history of filmmaking. Gibbons will discuss Hitchcock’s role as a film producer, director and his cameo appearances in the films he produced. He will explain Hitchcock’s close working relationship with several Golden Age actors and actresses including James Stewart, Cary Grant, Anthony Perkins, Grace Kelly, Kim Novak and more. He will discuss his most popular movies, Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window, The Birds and North by Northwest. Gibbons will also discuss Hitchcock’s life on and off set. Before his death, Hitchcock was not only knighted, but he also received the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award and directed over 50 feature films.
This virtual presentation will take place on Zoom on October 21 at 5:30. It will not be live streamed.
To join the Zoom, click here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87593328312
Meeting ID: 875 9332 8312

Princess Tea Party & Superhero Luncheon
2021-10-23 11:30 - 12:30
Meet Belle, Elsa, Spiderman, and Wolverine at the Princess Tea Party & Superhero Luncheon! Games, crafts, and refreshments will also be featured. Costumes encouraged!
This program will be held October 23 from 11:30-1:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration is required.

Cozy Candles Workshop
2021-10-26 17:00 - 18:00
Create your own fall scented candle at the Pike County Public Library on Tuesday, October 26 at 5:00 in the Cozy Candles Workshop!

Mini Trunk or Treat
2021-10-27 16:00 - 17:00
Wear your costumes to the Mini Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of the Pike County Public Library on October 27 at 4:00! Each decorated trunk will include candy and a fun game/activity.

Quilters Group
2021-10-30 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.
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
2021-11-01 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!
Anime Group meets alternating Mondays at the Lee Avenue library at 4:00.

Aprons and Recipes
2021-11-02 13:00 - 15:00
Join us as we kick off the holiday season! Free recipes, taste testings, cookbook giveaway, raffles, and Best Handmade Apron Contest!
Aprons & Recipes will be held Tuesday, November 2nd from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Recycled Book Turkey Centerpiece
2021-11-03 16:00 - 17:00
Create a beautiful turkey centerpiece out of an old book! This adult craft program will take place at the following:
Phelps Public Library: November 2 at 5:00
Pike Co Public Library (Lee Ave): November 3 at 4:00
Belfry Public Library: November 4 at 5:00
This program is free, all materials are provided, and no registration is required.

Scarecrow Hanger Adult Craft
2021-11-06 11:00 - 12:00
Paint and assemble a wooden scarecrow hanger. Measures about 10″ tall and 9″ wide.
This program will take place at the Lee Avenue, Belfry, and Phelps libraries on Saturday, November 6 at 11:00.
All materials provided. No registration required.

Crochet for Beginners
2021-11-06 14:30 - 15:30
Learn to crochet at the Pike County Public Library! Meets alternating Saturdays at 2:30. All materials provided.
Sign up by calling the library at 606-437-6001.

Kentucky Cooking & Cookbook
2021-11-09 17:00 - 18:00
In this virtual presentation, culinary dietitian and cookbook author, Maggie Green, takes attendees on a journey of Kentucky cooking traditions and famous Kentucky cookbooks.
Food and nutrition expert Maggie Green is the founder and owner of The Green Apron Company. The Green Apron specializes in culinary nutrition, food and nutrition writing, and recipe and cookbook development.
As a professionally trained chef and Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Green is a sought-after culinary nutrition expert, food and nutrition writer, recipe developer, and cookbook industry consultant. After a career in clinical dietetics and food service management, Green started The Green Apron Company. After working as a personal chef for over 100 clients in the greater Cincinnati area, Green transitioned to her work as a cookbook editor and editorial liaison for the Joy of Cooking Trust. Green edited the Joy of Cooking (2006) and BakeWise (2008). As a food and nutrition writer, Green wrote for Humana’s Active Outlook Program and their award-winning HAO Magazine, as well as Inside Your Town, a community newspaper. She has presented sessions on writing cookbooks at the Kentucky Book Fair, Books By The Banks, and The Kentucky Writers Conference, and she has participated in numerous panel discussions about cookbooks and food writing.
This presentation will be done through Zoom and live streamed to the library’s Facebook page on November 9 at 5:00.
To join Zoom Meeting :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847832435
Meeting ID: 848 4783 2435

DINOvember Party
2021-11-11 16:30 - 17:30
Explore crafts, activities, and fun facts about dinosaurs at the Dinovember Party on November 11 at 4:30! This program will take place at the Lee Avenue, Elkhorn City, and Belfry Libraries.

Holiday Safari Animal Show
2021-11-13 12:00 - 13:00
The Holiday Safari program features 6 live animals! Participants will select a present from beneath a small Christmas Tree containing a clue which corresponds to one of the surprise guest animals. All will have an opportunity to get “hands-on” during this special program.
This program will take place on Saturday, November 13th at the following libraries:
Elkhorn City Public Library – 10:00
Pike Co Public Library (Lee Ave) – 12:00
Belfry Public Library – 3:00
Phelps Public Library – 5:00
No registration required.
