Barren County Public Library

Gogh with the Flow
2026-07-23 16:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Grab a brush and travel back to the age of dinosaurs! In this step-by-step painting program, kids will follow along to create their very own prehistoric masterpiece. No painting experience is needed—we’ll guide artists through each stage, from sketching their dinosaur to adding colorful details. By the end of the program, everyone will take home a roaring work of art to display with pride!

Perfect for young artists who love dinosaurs and want to build their painting skills while having fun. 🦖🎨
Ages 5-12

Escape Room
2026-07-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
RED ALERT!
The Jurassic Containment Facility is in chaos. Alan was supposed to follow Ian and Ellie’s to-do list—but he didn’t. Now, a T-Rex named Mongo has escaped its enclosure! The containment gates are still operational, and you must piece together the clues to uncover the code that will close the gates.

July 20: 3PM-7PM

July 21: 3PM-7PM

July 22: 10Am-3PM

July 23: 3PM-7PM

July 24: 10AM- 3PM

Register at the library to secure your group’s time slot for our Escape Room Experience!

Teen Dungeons & Dinosaurs
2026-07-27 16:00 - 18:30 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
A lost island where dinosaurs roam and untouched societies endure awaits your party. Sent to uncover why time forgot it, you must survive and unravel its secrets. Led by Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library’s official Dungeon Master Chris Jones, every choice could free the island or trap you in its past.
For teens ages 13-18. Online registration is required.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A LEVEL FIVE CHARACTER SHEET.

Tales from the Treehouse
2026-07-28 09:30 - 10:30 | The Grove, 702 Happy Valley Rd, Glasgow, 42141, United States
Tales from the Treehouse is a story time program designed for toddler-kindergarten. This event is held outdoors at The Grove. Each week will feature a new theme with songs, stories, and activities. We’re hosting a T-Rex Tea Party with dinosaur themed snacks and coloring sheets.
Registration required: You only need to sign up the child who will be participating in the activity.
Please note:
Like and follow our Youth Facebook page for the latest updates and any cancellations. If rain is expected or a heat advisory is in effect, we will either cancel the event or relocate it to the library.

Discover Club
2026-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Dig into summer with Discover Club! This year’s theme, ‘Unearth a Story,’ invites “in-betweens” ages 8-12 to explore, discover, and let their curiosity run wild.

July 7th 2nd | Discover Amber Slime – Make your own amber-colored slime while learning how real amber forms and preserves preserves ancient plants and insects.
July 28th | Discover Dinorama – Build your own dinosaur scene and discover how different dinosaurs lived by exploring their habitats and environments.
Online registration is required.

Teens Unearth
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Join Teens Unearth and dig into a summer of discovery! For teens ages 13–18, where creativity and exploration collide.
July 7th | Amber Slime – Make your own amber-colored slime while learning how real amber forms and preserves preserves ancient plants and insects.
July 28th | Terror-arium – Design a dinosaur-themed terrarium light, combining creativity with a glowing prehistoric twist.
Online registration is required.

Page Turners Book Club
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
The book selection this month is In the Garden of Beasts, by Eric Larson. The book follows the lives of U.S. ambassador William E. Dodd and his family, who moved to Berlin, Germany, in 1933. It examines their attitudes toward the Nazi Party, obliviousness to Hitler’s true character, and naive reactions to the persecution of Jews and Americans and the enforcement of stringent laws. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, read, and join the group for discussion.

Edible Earth
2026-07-30 13:00 - 15:30 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Ages 5-12 are invited to create their own delicious sweet treat that mimics Earth’s layers. Afterwards, we’ll settle in to watch Ice Age (PG).

Roar & Explore
2026-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Young paleontologists are invited to dig into some creative fun! After reading a story, preschoolers will use air dry clay and a variety of pasta shapes to build their own dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric creations. This hands-on activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and early STEM exploration while bringing the world of dinosaurs to life. Join us for a roar-some afternoon of pasta-powered paleontology!

VolunTEEN
2026-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Looking to earn service hours, build your resume, and make a difference in your community? Join VolunTEEN—our teen volunteer crew! Teens will gain hands-on experience by helping with library programs, organizing materials, prepping crafts, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. It’s a great way to develop new skills, meet other teens, and give back in a fun, flexible environment. We’ll provide training and track your hours—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help!
For teens ages 13-19 only. Online registration is required.

Red Ink Writers' Circle
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Meet together with other local writers for manuscript critique and for support. Prepare a five-minute section of a manuscript to read, then receive comments from group members with the aim of strengthening your writing. Please bring copies of your selected pages for group members. Open to adult authors of all genres.

Flower Arranging with Petal Seekers
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Make a beautiful flower arrangement with Angie High from Petal Seekers Flower Farm. Bring your own vase—either a regular Mason jar (not wide-mouth) or similar in size. The cost is $15. Register and pay at the library by Tuesday evening, August 11. If you must cancel, please let us know by Wednesday morning, August 12.

Cardmaking Class
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Wish your friends happy birthday or congratulations with gorgeous handmade celebration cards featuring pastel balloons and touches of gold. Make three cards for $10. Register at the library.

Page Turners Book Club
2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
The book selection this month is The Women, by Kristin Hannah. “Women can be heroes, too.” When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, read, and join the group for discussion.
