Story Time
2024-10-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) and 2 more dates | 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.

Sign Language Class
2024-10-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-10 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.

Toddler Piano Time
2024-10-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Explore the piano in this Music Appreciation class for ages under 5! Meets alternating Fridays at 5:00. Registration is required. Please call the library to register: 606-437-6001.

The Basics of Paranormal
2024-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
ParaVizionz Paranormal Society will lead a presentation on The Basics of Paranormal, including aspects of equipment, shows, EMF, Orbs, Poltergeist, Residual and Intelligent activity.
This program will be held at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00. No registration is required.
Based in Cincinnati, ParaVizionz Paranormal Society is a professional paranormal investigation and research team from varied backgrounds that began in 2002. Their ultimate goal is to provide clients with potential explanations and possible solutions to ease any discomfort they may have at their home or business. By utilizing the wide spectrum of specialized equipment and technology in their arsenal, all data collected during an investigation is thoroughly reviewed. Together the team possesses over 50 years of investigating experience.

Skeletons at The Story Trail
2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Bob Amos Park, 424 Bob Amos Dr, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Stroll your skeletons down the Story Trail to read “Skeleton Hiccups” by Margery Cuyler. Search for bones along the path, and stick around for a bone-us at the end of the trail: making dancing skeleton wooden puppets. Sure to tickle your funny bone!
This program will take place on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:00 at the Story Trail located at Bob Amos Park. No registration is required.
In the event of rain, this event will be postponed.

Book Talks
2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Every Other Tuesday at 5pm-6pm

Dungeons and Dragons
2024-10-10 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.

Painting Class: Pumpkins
2024-10-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The Pike County Extension Office will led a painting class featuring pumpkins on canvas at the Pike County Public Library on October 10 at 5:30. Registration is required. For teens-adults.
To register, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11927260

Toastmasters: Learn Public Speaking
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Toasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
There’s no pressure to participate until you are ready and comfortable. Mountains Movers is the local Toastmasters club in Pike County and meets each month on the second and fourth Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). Anyone is welcome to attend!
No registration required.

Quilters Group
2024-10-12 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.
For more information, contact Charlene at 606-437-6001 or charlene@pikelibrary.org

Young Adult Craft Class
2024-10-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
This social craft class for young adults ages 18-25 meets alternating Saturdays at 3:00. No registration required.

Teen Activity Club
2024-10-14 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.

Spooky Stories and Pop Up Cards
2024-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Professional storyteller and artist Thomas Freese will tell ghost stories and lead a Halloween-themed pop up card making workshop on October 15th at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). All ages welcome!
Thomas Freese is an accomplished artist in multiple disciplines—writing, storytelling and visual art. Mr. Freese worked in the Arts in Education since 1994, doing visual arts residencies in 100 locations across Kentucky. Since 1998, Mr. Freese has written 130 articles for Lexington’s Chevy Chaser Magazine and published 7 books of ghost stories. He is currently completing a children’s book project. Mr. Freese has performed story programs for 15 years. He has over 20 story programs. When working with students, Mr. Freese often combines his expertise to help children create works of art in the venues of writing, storytelling and art. Mr. Freese relates well to children of all ages and uses guitar and harmonica to add to his stories.
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
2024-10-16 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.

Special Olympics Meet & Greet
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Athletes and Volunteers Needed! Special Olympics Kentucky is starting a program in Pike County to offer year-round sports and training competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Ghost Story Telling Workshop
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Professional storyteller Octavia Sexton will share ghost stories, then lead families in writing and sharing their own spooky tales in this Ghost Story Telling Workshop on October 17th at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue)!
Recommended for families with children in 4th grade or older. No registration required.
A native of eastern Kentucky, Octavia Sexton grew up in a rich tradition of storytelling. She has been privileged to learn folk tales, ‘haint’ tales (ghost stories), Jack tales and Cherokee legends handed down from her English, Irish, and Cherokee ancestors. Inspired by the Appalachian art of storytelling the core of her stories is rooted in the traditions and lifestyles of her family and her past. Octavia attended a one room grade school in Eastern Kentucky; received a BA from Berea College in History/English Education; and did her graduate work in health education. She is a published author and has recorded several CDs of her stories.
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.

Tween Mini Pumpkin Painting
2024-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Tweens, paint a mini pumpkin at the library on Saturday, October 19th at 3:00! For ages 9-12. All materials provided.
To register, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/11907750

Spooky Potion Bottles
2024-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Decorate a spooky bottle for a magic potion at the library! For ages 12 and under. No registration required.
This program will be held October 15th at 5:00 at Belfry Public Library, and October 22nd at 5:00 for Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue, Elkhorn City Public Library, Phelps Public Library, and Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library.
