Weekender Jan. 8 To 16: Pickleball And So Much More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center happens Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 6 p.m. Round robin format is open to adults 18 and up and is ideal for beginners to intermediate level players. The cost is $60, which includes a T-shirt and end of season medals. For more details, check the listings below.

Have a great weekend, Mercer County!

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
• Baby Tumble Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 6 months to 18 months to develop their large motor skills, gain social interactions and enhance their cognitive development. Kid friendly climbing mats, sensory pads, a tunnel and more. A free play, come and go as you can program. No registration is required. Starts 10 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• 4-H Cat Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Learn all about our feline friends. Open to Cloverbuds and regular 4-H members. Hours: 6 to 7 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].

• Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Open to adults 18 and up. Round robin format. Ideal for beginners to intermediate. Starts 6 p.m. Fee: $60, includes T-shirt and end of season medals. 859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• Karaoke with DJ Jay Iacona at Nan’s Olde Town Grill and Game Room (110 West Broadway). Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. each Thursday. 859-605-2234 or Facebook @Olde Town Grill.

• Live music by Lil’ Jimmy Ritchey at Papa Smoke Pizza (112 South Main Street). Music starts 6 p.m. 859-605-2232 or Facebook @papasmokepizzaharrodsburgky.

• Live music by Josh Secrest at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Wake and Bake. Music starts 7 p.m. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Karaoke at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
• Winter Dance Storytime for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Special winter-themed storytime with Precision Dance. Children will enjoy fun dance and movement activities along with stories, songs, and interactive play during our regular storytime sessions. For toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. Starts 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Winter Dance Storytime for PreSchoolers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Special winter-themed storytime with Precision Dance. Children will enjoy fun dance and movement activities along with stories, songs, and interactive play during our regular storytime sessions. For preschoolers aged 3-5 years. Starts 11 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Live music by Chris Linton at Papa Smoke Pizza (112 South Main Street). Music starts 6 p.m. 859-605-2232 or Facebook @papasmokepizzaharrodsburgky.

• Winter Movie Night at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Saturday, Jan. 10
• Live music by Zeb South and the Kentucky Hotheads at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
• Sing-O at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

Monday, Jan. 13
• Legobuds Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Youth will use Legos to build a specific item each month. Hours: 3:30 to 5 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].

Tuesday, Jan. 13
• Teen Movie Club at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Catch a screening of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Follow Spider-Man as he swings into a adventure across the multiverse. Enjoy the movie with friends—and, as always, snacks are provided. For ages 13 to 18. Starts 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Open to adults 18 and up. Round robin format. Ideal for beginners to intermediate. Starts 6 p.m. Fee: $60, includes T-shirt and end of season medals. 859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• Evening Book Club at Mercer County Public Library History Research Center (114 Main Street). Join the monthly conversation and good company about “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Copies available at the circulation desk. New members always welcome. Starts 6 p.m. in the History Research Center 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Dart League at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Competition starts 6:30 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Adult Yoga at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Stretch and unwind every Tuesday night at our weekly adult yoga class. Some mats are available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you’d like. Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Monthly Meeting of the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). Meeting starts 7 p.m. 859-325-9028 or harrodsburghistorical.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 14
• Sing-O at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Thursday, Jan. 15
• Baby Tumble Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 6 months to 18 months to develop their large motor skills, gain social interactions and enhance their cognitive development. Kid friendly climbing mats, sensory pads, a tunnel and more. A free play, come and go as you can program. No registration is required. Starts 10 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Silent Reading Party at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Unplug, unwind and enjoy a cozy evening of reading. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Guests are welcome to enjoy light snacks and chat with others before we settle in for a shared, quiet reading session. It’s the perfect chance to relax, read, and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers—no discussion required. Starts 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Room. RSVP required. Space limited to 20 participants. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Open to adults 18 and up. Round robin format. Ideal for beginners to intermediate. Starts 6 p.m. Fee: $60, includes T-shirt and end of season medals. 859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• Karaoke with DJ Jay Iacona at Nan’s Olde Town Grill and Game Room (110 West Broadway). Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. each Thursday. 859-605-2234 or Facebook @Olde Town Grill.

• Live music by Alicia New at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Kirk’s Blue Smoke. Music starts 7 p.m. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Karaoke at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Friday, Jan. 16
• Toddler Tales at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and other activities for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Starts 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• PreSchool Storytime at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and other activities for preschoolers aged 3-5 years. Starts 11 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

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