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Name: Earth Day Children's Beanstack Reading Challenge
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: KCPL Beanstack

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Earth Day Children's Beanstack Reading Challenge

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Beanstack

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Reading Challenge

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Children

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Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Join us on Beanstack in April for our Children's Earth Day Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read 1 book about Earth Day, recycling, composting, or protecting our planet.

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Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

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Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

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Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

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Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

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Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

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Families Paint: April Showers

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

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Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights

Age Group:

Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Open

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights

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Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Make sure to register for Elk Valley Library's monthly painting night, designed for the whole family. This month, we will create a colorful rainbow and rainy sky.

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Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

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Family STEM: Buzz About Bees

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room at Main Library

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STEM

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Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: STEM

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Did you know honey is made up of over 200 different substances? Come watch a beehive in action and discover why bees are so essential to us. You can also taste a variety of local honeys and vote for your favorite!

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Poetry on the Plaza: Community Poetry Readings

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

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Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Join us outdoors for Poetry on the Plaza and have the opportunity to recite your very own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month.

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All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

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Cooks and Books

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Cooks and Books is a discussion group that will meet on the second Monday of every other month to share recipes and explore beautiful cookbooks together.

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Black line drawing of miniature horse with text Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room

Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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Learn about the different colors and breeds of miniature horses as we begin our 2025 Summer Library Club, "Color Our World". We will have a short presentation every 30 minutes followed by visits with the Itty Bitty Therapy Horses.

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library

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Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Elk Valley Branch Library

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Summer Library Club

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Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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Branches	Main Library			Clendenin Branch Library	Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library	Elk Valley Branch Library	Glasgow Branch Library	Bookmobile	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library	Beanstack
Rooms	Main 308/309 Conference Room	Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	Clendenin Meeting Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting Room	St. Albans Harry White Room	No room assigned
All Day						This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult I Spy April Flowers 03/31/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/08/2025 @ 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: April Showers bring May Flowers! Come in out of the rain and try to find all of the Flowers on the I Spy Sheet. Once you find them and answer the question on the bring your sheet up to the Circulation Desk for a Prize.						This event is in the "Children" group. Earth Day Children's Beanstack Reading Challenge All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Children Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: Children Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Join us on Beanstack in April for our Children's Earth Day Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read 1 book about Earth Day, recycling, composting, or protecting our planet. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.
10:00am			This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Little Explorers Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Toddlers: 18-36 Months Main Library This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.
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10:30am						This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Lil' Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for Lil' Bookworms Storytime as we explore learning through songs, poems, music, books, movement and more! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.
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11:00am						This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Lil' Tinkers Playgroup 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Join us for Lil' Tinkers Playgroup. During our play sessions we will explore cognitive, social, and emotional development, along with mastering fine and gross motor skills, all through play! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.		This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Story time: Berenstain Bears 11:00am - 12:00pm Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Glasgow Branch Library This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glasgow Branch Library Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Our story will be The Berenstain Bears "We Love the Library" by Mike Berenstain. Craft and snack will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.
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1:00pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Sensory Storytime: April Showers Bring May Flowers 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes Event Details: Come for an active Storytime. The stories will let you be involved by acting out stories and play games about the story's theme. Playgroup follows Storytime.
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2:30pm									This event is in the "All Ages" group. Old Kanawha Baptist Church @ Pratt 2:30pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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3:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Thursday Afternoon Book Group 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join us for Thursday Afternoon Book Group's 2024-2025 season. In April, we will be discussing The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.
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4:30pm				Reservation Tutoring 4:30pm - 6:30pm Clendenin Branch Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting I plan to tutor students after school.
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5:00pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser 5:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales Event Details: Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.				This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Video Game Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Harry White Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Join us at St. Albans Branch Library for an evening of gaming, and hanging with friends. We will provide game systems and games. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.
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6:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Bringing Back the Village: The Softer Side of Estate Planning 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Registration is not required to attend. Register to receive email reminders about this event. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.								This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yarn Hour 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Have you ever wanted to just spend some time crafting with others? Join Miss Cathy for Yarn Hour! Crochet and knit with others while enjoying snacks and chatting. All crafts welcome, please bring your own supplies!
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6:30pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Cross Lanes Fiction Addiction 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: Join Jessica for a new evening book club where we explore a different genre of fiction each month. This month we will be discussing Half Bad by Sally Green.
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