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Name: Noon Year's Eve Party
Start: 2024-12-31T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Clendenin Branch Library

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Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Clendenin Branch Library

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Holiday

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

3...2...1...--Count down to the best family "Noon" Year's Eve party in Clendenin! Children and families are invited to celebrate the New Year by counting down the minutes until noon!

Winter Watch Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31

Beanstack

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Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

Event Details:

Watch 5 movies between January 1 through January 31 to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a movie popcorn basket. One grand prize is available at each branch library location.* **

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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.

Books & More Storytime: New Year, New Books!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes

Event Details:

Did you get new books over the holidays? Want to find some new reads? Join us for some stories and activities, and bring a few of your gently read books to talk about and swap with your library friends!

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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.

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Cooks and Books

Monday, January 13, 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.

Books & More Storytime: Painting Party

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes

Event Details:

Wear your comfy, painting-appropriate clothes and join us for some stories about painting and time to try your hand at free-form painting. All you need to bring is a little creativity. Registration not required.

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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.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Card-Making to Combat Loneliness

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

IDEA Lab at IDEA Lab

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Age Group:

Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: IDEA Lab

Room: IDEA Lab

Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Event Details:

Join us on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for a card-making program to help brighten the day of isolated seniors in the Kanawha County community.

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Inclement Weather

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

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Card-Making to Combat Loneliness

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Age Group:

Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Event Details:

Join us on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for a card-making program to help brighten the day of isolated seniors in the Kanawha County community.

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Inclement Weather

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

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Finger Knitting Fun with the George Washington High Crochet Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Event Details:

Members of the GW Crochet Club will help youth age 9 - 15 finger knit a winter beanie. All supplies provided. Registration not required.

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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.

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Books & More Storytime: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes

Event Details:

It's officially National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

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Accessibility

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.

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Branches	Main Library				Clendenin Branch Library		Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library	Elk Valley Branch Library	Riverside Public Library	St. Albans Branch Library	Beanstack
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 308/309 Conference Room	Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	No room assigned	Clendenin Meeting Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	Dunbar Meeting Room	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	St. Albans Community Room	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Picture Book Month Challenge! All Day 11/1 - 11/30 All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: November is Picture Book Month, an entire month dedicated to celebrating some of the best children's books of all time. Each KCPL location has set a goal of the number of picture books to be checked out during November. 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.											This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. National Novel Writing Month Challenge All Day 11/1 - 11/30 Teens, Adults Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: National Novel Writing Month is an annual writing project that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days!
10:00am				This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Sensory 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: Books and sensory activities to explore the world around us.
10:15am
10:30am						This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Jump into Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Clendenin Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for story time! Together, we'll explore picture books, songs, rhymes, and more.		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 Room: Dunbar Meeting Room 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!
10:45am
11:00am					This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Playgroup at the Library 11:00am - 11:30am Pre-K: 3-5 Years Clendenin Branch Library 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 Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering.			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 Room: Dunbar Meeting Room 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!
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12:00pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens: Anime Afternoon 12:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies & Performances Event Details: Come hang out in the Teen Zone and watch a variety of anime shows every Thursday from 12pm to 7:30pm.
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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 Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed 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: 20 Event Details: Thursday Afternoon Book Group will be reading The Optimist's Daughter by Eudora Welty. Books will be available for check-out at the Main Library starting October 6. 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.
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4:00pm				This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Books and More Storytime 4:00pm - 4:45pm Pre-K: 3-5 Years Main Library 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: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy books, interactive songs and a simple craft.		This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Children's Sewing Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Clendenin Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Each class will cover a different hand sewing skill and a small project to make.
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5:00pm							This event is in the "Family" group. Celebrate DINOvember 5:00pm - 6:00pm Family Cross Lanes Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "Family" group. Closed 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: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Kick-off DINOvember by creating a unique dinosaur painting. Be sure to visit the library throughout the month for take home activities that celebrate DINOvember!
5:15pm
5:30pm									This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Kids' Paint Night: Turkey Time 5:30pm - 7:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Closed 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: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: What better way to kick off the month of November than by painting a festive turkey! Number of participants is limited to 15, and they must register via the library's online programming calendar or call the Elk Valley Library at 304-965-3636 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.		This event is in the "Family" group. Family Fun: STEM Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Family St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Family Nights, STEM Event Details: Enjoy a family play group featuring a variety of activities for all ages. Building bricks, magnetic tiles, textile toys, and more. 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.
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6:00pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. National Novel Writing Month: The Joy of Writing with Richard Hartman 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 37 Event Details: The library is kicking off National Novel Writing Month with local author Richard Hartman. Hartman will be discussing his writing journey and the publication of his book, "A Night in the Woods — And Other Absurdities of Life." 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.							This event is in the "Family" group. Family Game Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Family Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Family Nights Event Details: Come join us for family games and prizes. One game we will be playing is Hot Turkey.
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