Barren County Public Library

Glasgow Green
2026-04-23 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 S Green St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, United States
Glasgow Green: a hands-on nature program for kids and teens (Kindergarten to age 18).
The Kentucky Forestry Department will be here with their truck to discuss how forest fires affect trees.
The Division of Forestry is responsible for fighting wildland fires on private lands and enforcing forest fire hazard seasons and other outdoor burning regulations.
Please register online.

Computer Class: Word Basics
2026-04-22 09:30 - 11:00
Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents in this class. Register at the library or online.

Teen Craft Night
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00
Every Tuesday there is an activity for teens at the library, featuring game nights, Teen Advisory Council meetings, trivia, crafts, and more. It’s a great opportunity to relax, meet other teens, and enjoy a dedicated space just for you.
This week, We’re celebrating National Library Week by making our own mini libraries, including books, trinkets, shelves and more.
For teens ages 13-19 only. Online Registration Required.

Lego @ The Library
2026-04-21 15:00 - 17:00
Calling all creative builders! Each month at the library, students in grades K–12 are invited to take on a brand-new LEGO challenge. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just starting out, this program is all about imagination, hands-on fun, and a little friendly competition.
This month’s theme is Library! During the session, participants will have time to build their creations based on the theme. Once complete, builds will be displayed in the library for the community to admire and vote on throughout the month. The builder with the most votes will win a fun prize!
Registration is required, and all materials will be provided—just bring your best ideas and your enthusiasm. Join us each month to sharpen your creativity, explore new challenges, and show off your amazing LEGO talent!

Library Joy Photo Booth
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-25 19:30
It’s National Library Week, and the theme is “Find Your Joy!” Share your library joy at our library-themed photo booth. You can share your library joy photos on our Facebook page or on your own social channels using the hashtag #LibraryJoyMWWML

Tween D&D
2026-04-20 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-23 16:00 - 18:30
Do you have an itch for a fun and exciting fantasy adventure chocked full of twists and turns? Come scratch that itch at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library with a Dungeons and Dragons (version 5.5e) campaign guaranteed to challenge and delight. This campaign was created and will be run by long time player and game master, Chris Jones. Be prepared for a treasure chest full of laughs, as our heroes are recruited by the secretive Order of Arcane Findings (O.A.F.) The purpose of the order is to locate and obtain items that have magical powers and keep them out of the hands that have no business possessing them. Can the party find these items and return them for safe keeping? Maybe more importantly, can the party not blow themselves up in the process? Only you can tell the story!
For tweens ages 9-12 only. Online Registration Required.
*Don’t forget to bring a filled out character sheet!*

Red Ink Writers' Circle
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30
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. April 2 meeting will be in the Quiet Reading Room. April 16 meeting will be in the Periodical Room.

Color Me Calm
2026-04-16 13:30 - 14:30
Unwind and get creative at our monthly adult coloring time. Join us each month for a relaxing hour of coloring, conversation, and calm. We’ll provide coloring pages and supplies, or feel free to bring your own. No experience needed—just drop in and enjoy a little peaceful, screen-free fun.

VolunTEEN
2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-30 16:00 - 17:00
Looking to earn service hours, build your resume, and make a difference in your community? Join VolunTEENS—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.

Homeschool Hangouts
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Homeschool Hangouts is a weekly homeschool enrichment program for students in grades 1–12. Each month, we’ll explore a different subject through mini lessons, hands-on projects, and creative experiments. Join us in the Community Room on Thursdays from 12:00–1:00 PM to learn, connect, and discover together!
SCHEDULE FOR APRIL – LITERACY (IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK)
April 6: Genre – Learn about different book genres as we create crafts inspired by genre.
April 13: Author Visit & Scavenger Hunt – Join authors Jenna and Maddie Reed for a virtual reading of “Library Trip” from Recess in the Living Room: Poems from the Homeschool World, followed by a fun and interactive library scavenger hunt.
April 20: No Homeschool Hangout – There will be no program this week due to the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. We encourage families to stop by, shop the sale, and support the library!
April 27: Book Awards – Discover how book awards work and design your own medal to honor your favorite book.
For more information, contact Savannah at sortega@weldonpubliclibrary.org or call the library and ask to speak to Savannah.
Online registration is required.

BINGO
2026-04-11 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for a fun hour of Bingo at the library. All ages welcome. Register at the library or online.

Craft & Chat
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
Participate in a craft the library will provide, or bring a project you are working on from home. The group will craft and enjoy each other’s company. This month’s craft is air dry clay flowers. The flowers can be used to make a pendant, a magnet, or other fun items. Register at the library or online.

Indie Lens PopUp: The Tallest Dwarf
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00
WKU Public Media is partnering with Independent Lens to screen independently made films. One of those films is The Tallest Dwarf. The Tallest Dwarf is about filmmaker Julie Forest Wyman seeking belonging in the little people community and exploring dwarfism within her family. Watch as Wyman explores identity and medicine, asking whether society should change people or the structures that limit them. Register at the library or online.

Panels & Pizza
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:00
Graphic novel enthusiasts, join Panels & Pizza a monthly tween book club to discuss graphic novels, engage in related activities, and enjoy pizza. Explore a variety of stories, from superheroes to everyday themes! This month we are reading: Besties: Prank War by Kayla Miller To sign up and receive your free copy stop by the library. For tweens ages 9-12 only. In-Person Registration Required. **While the Library makes every effort to avoid food allergens, we cannot guarantee that food served or used in a program has not come into contact or contains tree nuts, dairy, soy, gluten, or other allergens.

Teens Travel
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:00
Join us each month as we “travel” to a new destination and explore its culture through food and hands-on activities! Teens will get the chance to sample a traditional treat and create something inspired by the region we visit. This month, we’re heading to Egypt to make air dry clay relief carvings and snack on some marshmallows!For teens ages 13-19 only. Online registration is required.

Toddler Tuesday
2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-31 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-03-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-24 09:30 - 10:00
Toddler Tuesday is a 30-minute story time program designed for 9 months-2 years. Each week you can expect stories, songs, and free play. Please register online.

Homeschool Hangouts
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:00
Homeschool Hangouts is a weekly homeschool enrichment program for students in grades 1–12. Each month, we’ll explore a different subject through mini lessons, hands-on projects, and creative experiments. Join us in the Community Room on Thursdays from 12:00–1:00 PM to learn, connect, and discover together! SCHEDULE FOR MARCH – GEOGRAPHY (THE EASTERN UNITED STATES)
March 2: New York – Balloon Parade Creations – Celebrate New York’s famous parade traditions as we decorate our own colorful parade-style balloons.
March 9: Vermont – Maple Slime – Explore Vermont’s maple heritage by making maple syrup-inspired slime. *Parents must be present for supervision.*
March 16: Maryland – Crab Claws – Learn about Maryland’s iconic blue crabs as we create fun and crafty crab claws.
March 23: Pennsylvania – Paper Pie – Discover Pennsylvania’s rich food traditions while making a playful pie-themed craft.
March 30: Maine – Lighthouses – Journey to Maine’s rocky coast as we design and build our own lighthouse creations.
For more information, contact Savannah at sortega@weldonpubliclibrary.org or call the library and ask to speak to Savannah.

Raising Readers
2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:00
This story time program is perfect for children ages 3-5. Each week will highlight a different letter, accompanied by engaging stories, songs, and a related activity. Please register online.

Gogh With The Flow
2026-03-26 16:30 - 17:30
Celebrate the colorful world of Eric Carle at the library! Children ages 5-12 will enjoy a special program inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We’ll take a closer look at the beloved story and create a vibrant paint project to bring the famous caterpillar to life. Please register online.

Page Turners Book Club
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
The book selection this month is And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie. Ten strangers are lured to an isolated island mansion off the Devon coast by a mysterious “U.N. Owen.” At dinner, a recorded message accuses each of them in turn of having a guilty secret, and by the end of the night one of the guests is dead. Stranded by a violent storm, and haunted by a nursery rhyme counting down one by one … one by one they begin to die. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, read, and join the group for discussion.

Cardmaking Class
2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00
Dawn Repovg, a Stampin’ Up! creator, will lead a workshop in making three fun greeting cards from the Adventures Away kit. This workshop will last 1 ½ to 2 hours. The cost is $10 for all three cards. Register and pay at the library.

Teen Advisory Council
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00
Teen Advisory Council (TAC) is designed for teens ages 13 – 19 to have a say in the programs at Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library and the resources their local library provides. The goal of the TAC is to make the MWWML a creative and welcoming space for teens! For teens ages 13-19 only. Online Registration Required.

Lego at the Library
2026-03-24 15:00 - 17:00
Calling all creative builders! Each month at the library, students in grades K–12 are invited to take on a brand-new LEGO challenge. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just starting out, this program is all about imagination, hands-on fun, and a little friendly competition. This month’s theme is Heroes! During the session, participants will have time to build their creations based on the theme. Once complete, builds will be displayed in the library for the community to admire and vote on throughout the month. The builder with the most votes will win a fun prize! Registration is required, and all materials will be provided—just bring your best ideas and your enthusiasm. Join us each month to sharpen your creativity, explore new challenges, and show off your amazing LEGO talent!
