Events

In this virtual program, Mother Goose encourages children to read books and enjoy poetry with classic rhymes. The show features lots of puppets and ventriloquism with Lamby, Mary, Goosey, Itsy Bitsy, and more! This virtual show will be shown as a Facebook Premiere video on the library’s page on Saturday, May 1st at 10:30. It […]

Join Princess Leia as she reads “Join the Rebels” by Catherine Saunders and does interactive games with the kids in this virtual storytime! This program will be shown as a Facebook premiere video on Tuesday, May 4 at 2:00.

Often called a “space opera”, one aspect of the Star Wars films that helped make them such a pop culture phenomenon was composer John Williams’ iconic music. This 60-minute multimedia presentation showcases music from all nine episodes, illustrating how the music helps tell the story. This virtual presentation will be done through Zoom on May […]

Harry Caudill, Man of Courage – Kentucky Writer & Filmmaker Jerry Deaton’s interest in the issues facing eastern Kentucky moved him to write and produce a film on the author and activist Harry Caudill of Whitesburg, Kentucky. This presentation focuses on Mr. Caudill’s life and on his provocative best selling book “Night Comes to the […]

Book Talks meetings are held every other Tuesday through Zoom. All members will receive an email with the link to join the meeting once they are signed up for the program. Two weeks prior to the meeting, Book Talk members will pick up the books at the drive thru window, read it & be ready […]

This online presentation covers why people steal art, the most stolen artists, major heists, notorious thieves, art theft curses, digital art theft, and art that’s been recovered. It will be done through Zoom and live streamed to the library’s Facebook page on May 13 at 6:00. To join the Zoom, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84122841784

The Division of Forestry will lead a Tree Identification hike at the Bob Amos Park on Saturday, May 15 at 11:00. This program will demonstrate how to identify various types of trees by leaves, twigs and buds, bark, flowers, and other characteristics. Participants will meet at the football field parking lot at the Bob Amos […]

Long before Martha Stewart, there was Betty Crocker. In 1950, her brand-new Picture Cook Book hit shelves, with sales that rivaled that of another big book, The Bible. To date, it has sold more than 75 million copies. Created in 1921 by a flour company, Betty Crocker became the most and most trusted advisor to […]

Book Talks meetings are held every other Tuesday through Zoom. All members will receive an email with the link to join the meeting once they are signed up for the program. Two weeks prior to the meeting, Book Talk members will pick up the books at the drive thru window, read it & be ready […]

In this virtual program, Balloon Cinde combines music and fun to teach you how to make a balloon dog! Demonstrations on how to make other simple balloon twisting creations are also given so you can follow along. This video will be available via Facebook Premiere on the library’s page on Wednesday, May 26 at 4:30.

Medicinal plants/herbals/botanicals are the most primitive form of medications on this planet. Whatever the form may be, plants continue to provide relief and serve as a rich source of pharmaceuticals even to this day. During this talk, we will learn about the source, clinical benefits, side effects, drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, cautions, and contraindications of […]

Batman and his Batmobile will visit the Pike County Library (Lee Avenue) on Friday, May 28 at 4:30! Batman will read “Broken Toy Hero” by John Buckland and share a message. Children will receive their own free copy of the book to keep! Batman will stay to take photos and meet the children after the […]