Aprons and Recipes
2021-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
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).

Tech Days: Computer Skills for Any Skill Level
2021-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-11-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-12-01 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.

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, 2021-11-20 14:30 - 15:30, 2021-12-04 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.

Literary Ladies Book Club
2021-11-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-12-04 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

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.

Genealogy Group
2021-11-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-03 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.

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.

Quilters Group
2021-11-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-27 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
2021-11-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-29 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.

Kids Oven Mitt Decorating
2021-11-16 17:30 - 18:30
Decorate an oven mitt just in time for Thanksgiving at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on November 16 at 5:30!

Free Santa Portraits
2021-11-17 16:00 - 18:00
Santa will be at five Pike County Library locations for free professionally done portraits! Photos are taken by Moments of the Heart Photography and digital copies will be uploaded to the library’s website for free downloads.
Photos will be indoors this years, but Santa will still be wearing a mask and we ask that those taking portraits wear masks as well.
The schedule is as follows:
Phelps Public Library: Nov 11 from 11-12
Belfry Public Library: Nov 16 from 5-6
Pike Co Public Library (Lee Ave): Nov 17 from 4-6
Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library: Nov 18 from 11-12
Elkhorn City Public Library: Nov 18 from 5-6

Pie Crust Class
2021-11-18 17:30 - 18:30
Make your own pie crust from scratch with this workshop by the UK Extension – Pike Co Family & Consumer Sciences. Pie crusts may be taken home and frozen for later use.
Space is limited, so please call the library at (606)437-6001 to register. Participants must bring their own 5 Quart mixing bowl, 2 cup measuring bowl. and standard measuring equipment. All other materials will be provided. Bring an apron if you like!

Stuffed Animal Taxidermy (Teens)
2021-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Mount a stuffed animal at Stuffed Animal Taxidermy! This program is for Teens at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) at 12:00. All materials provided.

Turkey Flower Pots
2021-11-22 17:00 - 18:00
Turn flower pots into turkeys with this fun kids’ activity at the Pike County Public Library on November 22 at 5:00!

Teen Activity Club
2021-11-24 16:00 - 17:00
Teen Activity Club is a craft group for kids ages 12-18. You can join the Teen Club group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1065393000543759
Teen Activity Club meets at the Belfry Library on alternating Tuesdays at 4:00; at Lee Avenue on alternating Wednesdays at 4:00; and at Phelps Library on alternating Fridays at 4:00.

Hand Lettering Workshop
2021-12-02 17:30 - 18:30
Give your holiday cards, tags, and gifts a facelift with a Hand Lettering Workshop at the Pike County Public Library on December 2 at 5:30! Learn simple techniques to create beautiful hand lettering.

A Nutcracker Evening
2021-12-03 16:30 - 17:30
Kids can paint their own nutcracker and make a mouse ornament while watching a cartoon adaption of “The Nutcracker” at this program at the Belfry Public Library on December 2 at 5:00 and at Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) and Elkhorn City Public Library on December 3 at 4:30.
