Summer Story Time
2024-07-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Summer Story Time is for children ages 5 and under and features books, action/movement, songs, and a craft. Summer Story Time meets every Thursday at 2:00 from June 6-July 25.

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.

Art Walk Workshop
2024-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
During August, the Story Trail will feature nature-themed works of art made by our patrons. Come to the library to create your contribution!
Patrons will choose from a list of 24 nature-themed words to illustrate. The illustrations will be displayed along the Story Trail during the month of August. All ages welcome. No registration required.
This program will be held Thursday, July 11 at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Introduction to the Hobbit
2024-07-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Read the first chapter(s) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’, complete with an intricate coloring page! For tweens ages 8-12. No registration required.
This program will take place on the following dates:July 11 at 5:30 – Elkhorn City Public LibraryJuly 12 at 4:30 – Pike Co Public Library (Lee Ave)July 18 at 5:00 – Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial LibraryJuly 19 at 4:30 – Belfry Public LibraryJuly 20 at 2:30 – Phelps Public Library

Tree Identification Walking Tour
2024-07-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Bob Amos Park Football Field, 127 Bob Amos Way, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Led by members of the Kentucky Division of Forestry, This family friendly hike will demonstrate how to identify various types of trees by leaves, twigs and buds, bark, flowers, and other characteristics.
This program will be held on alternating Saturdays in June and July at 10:30. Dates are June 15 & 29, and July 13 & 27.
Participants will meet at the football field parking lot at the Bob Amos Park and walk to the park trails to begin the Walking Tour. The program will last approximately an hour. In the event of bad weather, the program will be canceled. Any change in schedule will be posted on Facebook!

Beatlemania at the Story Trail
2024-07-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Bob Amos Park, 424 Bob Amos Dr, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Come together and read Jimmy Zabel’s “The Beatles Biography For Kids”, make a floating yellow submarine, listen to some Beatles tunes and enjoy a Beatles puppet show during Beatlemania at the Story Trail on Saturday, July 13th at 2:30.
This program will be held at the Story Trail at Bob Amos Park. The Beatles Puppet Show begins at the gazebo at the end of the trail at 3:00. All ages welcome!
The Story Trail is a quarter mile, handicap accessible trail located at Bob Amos Park between the Overlook Events Center and Muddy Boots horse stable. Along the trail are posts that contain pages of a story book that change monthly, so families can read a story as they walk the trail.
In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Summer Yoga Class
2024-07-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us for a basic yoga class this summer, Mondays at 5:00! Bring a mat if you have one, but they are not required. For adult patrons age 18 or older.
Participants must sign a liability waiver. Runs June 3-July 29. No registration required.

Super Mario Adventure Obstacle Course
2024-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Navigate your way through a Super Mario-themed obstacle course at the library!
This program will be held on July 16th at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue), Belfry Public Library, Elkhorn City Public Library, Phelps Public Library, and Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library. No registration required.

Teen Summer Reading Activities
2024-07-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-07-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Teen activities (ages 13-18) are held every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) from June 5-July 24th. The schedule is as follows:
June 5: Teen S’more Bucket List BooksJune 12: Teen DIY First Aid KitJune 19: Teen Star Gazing PlanetariumJune 26: Teen Worry PetsJuly 3: Elven Bread in Mallorn LeavesJuly 10: Teen Nature Hike (held at Bob Amos Park)July 17: Teen Story StonesJuly 24: Teen Non-Selfie Photo Journal
For further details on each program, please visit our website at www.informationplace.org

Teen Packing Your Pack Competition
2024-07-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Come for a friendly game to see who knows what to pack and who can get it done the fastest.
This program is for ages 13-18 and will be held Saturday, July 20th at 4:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration is required.

Visit the Wizard
2024-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Start in Munchkinland and follow the yellow brick road to a coloring station, face painting, and themed carnival games. For children 5 and under. No registration required.
This program will be held Tuesday, July 23 at 3:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).

Wizard of Oz themed cupcakes
2024-07-23 17:30 - 18:30 | KY
Join us in making Wizard of Oz themed cupcakes in anticipation of our puppet show later in the week! This program for ages 12 and under will be held at the Belfry Public Library, Elkhorn City Public Library, Phelps Public Library, and Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library on July 23rd at 5:30. No registration required.

Kentucky Fossils
2024-07-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Explore fossils found throughout the state of Kentucky (and view examples!) in this presentation by the Kentucky Paleontological Society.
This program will be held Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration is required.

Wizard of Oz Marionette Puppet Show
2024-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Lions and Tigers and Puppets, oh my! In this classic heart-warming tale, beautifully adapted for marionettes by Martin Stevens and Dan Raynor, children of all ages will watch with bated breath as a Kansas cyclone whisks Dorothy off to Oz where she befriends the Scarecrow, who wants brains, the Tin Woodman, who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion, who wants courage. Together they set off on a journey to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz while evading the delightfully silly Wicked Witch of the West. World leaders in the puppetry arts for over 80 years, Stevens Puppets bring this tale to life with artfully hand-carved wooden marionettes and a musical score you are sure to be humming all the way home. Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz!
This program will be held at the following locations:Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library – July 26 at 11:30Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) – July 26 at 2:00Belfry Public Library – July 26 at 4:30Elkhorn City Public Library – July 27 at 1:00Phelps Public Library – July 27 at 4:00
No registration required.

Sunset Beach Family Painting Workshop
2024-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Families (or couples!) will work together to paint a multi-canvas beach sunset in this program led by Kenna’s Creative Canvas. Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
Please note the paint used for this program is acrylic and not washable.
This program will be held at 10:00, 1:00, and 4:00 on Saturday, July 27th at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).
Space is limited and registration is required. Please indicate the members that will be in your group by clicking “Add registrant” after you login. Only one person needs to register with this information. Groups may reserve a maximum of 5 seats per library card.
Register for 10:00 session: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11126588
Register for 1:00 session:https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11126589
Register for 4:00 session:https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11126590

Music and Movement
2024-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Explore instruments and dance with the Music and Movement program! This program for ages 12 and under will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on July 30 at 5:30. No registration is required.

Crankie Workshop
2024-08-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Crankies are old time storytelling art forms. Create your own and illustrate a story! All ages welcome.
We will begin by reading an Appalachian folk tale, Pig Tale, with illustrations for the example crankie, along with a performance of the traditional song, Pig in a Pen to accompany the finished crankie show. Participants will have the option to illustrate this story, or any other, for their own crankie.
This program will be held Tuesday, August 6th, at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration is required.
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
2024-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 4:00.

Sign Language Class
2024-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Learn American Sign Language with interpreter Tracy Jackson, with classes held every Thursday at 5:30 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

Silk Painting Family Workshop
2024-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Delve into the art of silk painting with the Japanese serti technique.
Families will use a provided line drawing based on a nature theme or sketch their own. Silk is then stretched onto a frame and the design is drawn using a resist. Once dried, the resist forms a boundary, within which a thin, dye like textile paint is added.
Each family or group will work together on one silk painting. Recommended for ages 8+.
Please note this process will take 3 hours to complete.
**Because each family/group will be working together on one silk painting, only one registrant per family/group is necessary.**
Click here to register: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11165972
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.

Book Talks
2024-08-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Every Other Tuesday at 5pm-6pm

Teen Activity Club
2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
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.

Dungeons and Dragons
2024-08-15 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.
