Author Visit: Nicki Jacobsmeyer
2025-05-16 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Author Nicki Jacobsmeyer will be at the library with copies of her new book “Kentucky’s Packhorse Librarians” on Friday, May 16th from 4:30-5:30!

Nicki Jacobsmeyer writes fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. She has a forthcoming nonfiction middle grade book, The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles (Arcadia Children’s Books, September 2025), and several other books including, Kentucky’s Packhorse Librarians (Arcadia Publishing, 2025), Surviving the Iditarod, You Choose: Surviving Extreme Sports (Capstone Press, 2017), and Images of America: Chesterfield (Arcadia Publishing, 2016). She is represented by Senior Agent Heather Cashman of Storm Literary.
She is the Co-Host and Partner of the Way-Word Writers Podcast, a community that supports and encourages established writers. Nicki is a PBParty Annual Contest Honorable Mention winner among 1100 entries (April 2024), the 3rd place winner of the Institute of Children’s Literature Narrative Nonfiction Picture Book Contest (December 2023), and honor recipient of the 2021 SCBWI Works of Outstanding Promise (WOOP) Grant.
Besides reading and writing she loves to travel, knit, the outdoors, sunsets, family barbeques and watching a storm come in from her front porch.
More about Kentucky’s Packhorse Librarians:
Making the ridgelines and hearts of the Appalachians during the Great Depression, packhorse librarians delivered hope, one book at a time. When the Great Depression started, folks stumbled on hard times. Many lost their jobs and homes, and they struggled to support their families. But people craved hope for the future, and hope arrived with the packhorse librarians through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal in 1933. Each week, children, families, and schoolhouses celebrated when their packhorse librarian arrived at their doors with books. After being handled by many cherished hands, reading materials needed to be taken out of circulation. The librarians constructed scrapbooks and filled them with beloved items-recipes, quilt patterns, pictures, and stories. Challenges awaited the librarians at every pass. From muddy creeks to snow hillsides, the packhorse librarians delivered books and hope to their patrons. Although the program ended in 1943, the lasting effects on literacy and the communities these packhorse librarians visited can still be seen today.

4-H Poultry Club
2025-05-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Extension Office, 148 Trivette Dr, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Pike County Extension Office @ 5:30pm

Americana Red Barn
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | 2 Broke Art Teachers, 4505 Weddington Square,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
$30

Good Ole Boys Rods & Cruisers
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Ky
Join Us @ 6:00pm for door prizes, music and more.

Bike Night
2025-05-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Pikeville, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Get ready for a double dose of fun at Main Street Live!

Bike Night is back on May 16th! Cruise on down and enjoy live music from Those Guyz! Bikes can start arriving at 6pm for the excitement, and the music kicks off at 7pm and goes until 10pm!

And don’t forget to come hungry for Food Truck Friday! Enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks from 11am – 10pm!

#VisitPikeville #BikeNight #MainStreetLive #LiveMusic #Pikeville #PikevilleKY #FoodTruckFriday

Thoze guyz (Bike Night)
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Mountain Top Media Stage, 126 Main St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
@Mountain Top Media Stage

Live Music at Bank 253
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Bank 253, 253 2nd St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
7:30 – 10:30 pm

Pikeville Farmers Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Pikeville Farmer’s Market, 130 Adams Lane, Pikeville, Ky
The Pikeville Farmers Market is opening on Saturdays in May! 9:00am – 1:00pm at 130 Adams Lane, Pikeville!
We have a variety of new vendors this year and are excited for the market season! We are located next to a park! Bring your family and shop local!

Chess Group
2025-05-17 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.

Happy Dog Painting Class
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | 2 Broke Art Teachers, 4505 Weddington Square,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States

Fireworks and Drone Show
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Pikeville High School, 120 Championship Dr,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Free Show

Rockin A Rodeo
2025-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Rockin’ A Ranch, 3381 KY-194,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The first event of 2025 is approaching fast!! Many new things happening this season. Mark your calendars and plan to be here with us to kick off the season with a fun filled night of excitement!!

Swagtones & Exit 23 @ Pearse's Place
2025-05-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Pearse’s Place, 224 2nd St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Every Saturday in May

Exit 23 + The Swagtones Residency at Pearse's Place
2025-05-17 21:00 - 23:30 | Pearse’s Place, 224 2nd St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
We had so much fun doing this residency at Pearse’s Place up stairs at Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery with The Swagtones that we’ve decided to do it again! So y’all get ready and we will do it again in May!!

Canva Made Simple: Design Basics for Small Businesses
2025-05-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Pikeville Main Street, Kentucky Main Street, and Main Street America are partnering to provide a valuable webinar to area small businesses at no charge! Register now to take part in Canva Made Simple: Design Basics for Small Businesses on Tuesday, May 20th 9:00 am to 10:30 am

Even if you cannot make the event time, register to receive a copy of the recorded webinar to work through on your own time! Canva can be an incredible resource for your business if you know how to utilize it.

Pike County Fiscal Court Meeting
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Pike County Clerk, 146 Main St,, Pikeville, 41501, United States
10:00am @ Old Courthouse

Astronaut for a Day
2025-05-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Want to know what it’s like to be an astronaut? What they eat and how they eat it? What they do for fun? How they train for life in space? Find out at our Astronaut for a Day program!
Presented by the Challenger Learning Center, participants will also get to build their own rocket and launch it outdoors. This program is for children ages 5-10 and lasts approximately two hours.
Astronaut for a Day will take place at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on May 20th from 4:30-6:30. No registration required.

Adult Guitar Class
2025-05-20 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 meets weekly on Tuesdays at 5:00. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Call the library at 606-437-6001 to check availability.

Support group for Grieving Parents
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pike County Health Department, 119 River Drive,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us for our monthly session of Willow’s Friends at 6pm. Virtual options are available.

Diabetes Prevention Program
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pike County Health Department, 119 River Drive,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Our Diabetes Prevention Program starts May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Pike County Health Department. This free program provides coaching, support, and tools to help you build a healthier lifestyle. Call 606-509-5500 today for more information.

Teen Guitar Class
2025-05-21 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 meets weekly on Wednesdays at 4:30. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Please call the library at 606-437-6001 to check availability.

FUNAPALOOZA
2025-05-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Pikeville City Park, 101 Cumberland Ct,, Pikeville, KY, 41501
Join us for an afternoon of fun and activities designed for our friends with mobility issues! Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pikeville City Park, Pikeville, KYCome enjoy games, activities, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone!

Kids Guitar Class
2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Beginner guitar lessons for children ages 8-12. This class meets weekly on Thursdays at 3:00. Please bring your own instrument.

Registration required. Please call the library at 606-437-6001 to check availability.

Music Theory for Guitarists
2025-05-22 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.

Class is held weekly at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) every Thursday at 5:00.
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.
Registration required. Please call the library to check availability. 606-437-6001.

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Dungeons and Dragons is a role playing game (RPG) where a single player plays as the Dungeon Master, creating a world that the players interact with. Players act as a group of adventurers working together to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve their own personal goals. The game uses a series of dice to help simulate how successful characters and monsters are at achieving their various goals.

Sit N Sew Beginners
2025-05-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Bridgett’s Quilting and Fabric Shop, 237 2nd St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Come and Join Us

Flag or Shield
2025-05-23 17:30 - 20:30 | 2 Broke Art Teachers, 4505 Weddington Square,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States

Brantley Gilbert
2025-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main Street, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
The Tattoos Tour 2025
Special guest coming soon
Friday, May 23, 2025
Tickets go on sale Friday. Feb 7th at 10am
Visit the Community Trust Bank Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.
Tickets are $42.50, $49.50, $59.50, $75, and $95
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1600623D8FF61461
