Pike County Public Library

The Lego Guy will give a virtual tour of his vast Lego collection while telling The Lego Story: how it all began, the history and origin of Lego. He then does a building portion where he encourages participants to use their own Lego at home to create creatures to fit the Summer Reading theme: Tails […]

Part of the Summer Reading Program: Tails and Tales, the weekly Family Story Time is for children ages 2-8 and their caregivers. The Giraffes Family Story Time includes a reading of “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae, handprint giraffe craft, safari dance, and a snack! The schedule is as follows: Belfry Library: July 27 at […]

This tween Book Club for ages 9-12 will be reading “Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers” by Celia C. Pérez as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program: Tails and Tales. The Strange Birds Book Club meets at the Lee Avenue and Elkhorn City libraries. Please call your preferred library to register: 606-437-6001 […]

Sign your child up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at Pike County Libraries! The Imagination Library program sends age-appropriate books in the mail every month to children under the age of 5 at no cost to the family. Children under the age of 5 with a Pike County address are eligible to register. At the […]

The Backyard Carnival will be held at the Lee Avenue Library on Friday, July 30 from 3:00-5:00. A dozen carnival games will be set up, including Balloon Darts, Nerf Gun Duck Shooting, Fish Pond, Hoop Shot, Ring Toss, and more. Several of the games will feature small prizes. We will also have cotton candy and […]

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 […]

Teen Activity Club is a craft group for kids ages 12-18. August’s crafts include water candles and clothespin trivets. Teen Activity Club meets at the Belfry, Lee Avenue, and Phelps […]

Experiment with folding techniques to create the perfect Paper Airplane—then see whose airplane lies furthest! A variety of folding instructions and materials will be provided to create Paper Airplane variations. The Paper Airplane Contest will be held at the Pike County Library (Lee Avenue) on Thursday, August 5 at 4:30.

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).

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.

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 & […]

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.

The Literary Ladies Book Club will hold its first meeting August 10th at 4:00 at the downtown Pikeville library. The Meet & Greet will allow members to meet each other […]

Create your own geometric mini string art at the library! Patterns/charts, gold nails, assorted string and plaque provided. Finished projects measure 3-1/2″ in diameter. Mini String Art will be held […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wearing amber can have beneficial effects on humans – and even dogs and cats! Flea and tick products/medications include pesticides that kill insects by paralyzing their nervous systems (which is […]

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 […]

Enjoy Friday the 13th with a Superstition Celebration for kids! Make a “broken mirror” craft, a good luck charm, and a walking black cat. Try your hand at Superstition Trivia, […]

Relax with adult coloring books, colored pencils, and coffee. This program is held at both the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) and Elkhorn City Public Library on Saturday, August […]

Tie dye your own tote bag! Tote bags and tie dye materials are provided by the library-you only need to bring your artistic skills (and maybe some clothes you don’t […]

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 […]

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 […]

Teen Activity Club is a craft group for kids ages 12-18. August’s crafts include water candles and clothespin trivets. Teen Activity Club meets at the Belfry, Lee Avenue, and Phelps […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Kentucky’s history is filled with many unique and interesting tales, but one would not expect a Wild West Show to call it home. Yes! That’s right, a traveling Wild West show right here in Kentucky. Wild West shows were extremely popular at the turn of the 20th Century, and four Paducah showmen by the last […]

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 Branch Library.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]