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Name: Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet
Start: 2024-11-30T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-30T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Family Nights, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other

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, Book Discussions, Family Nights, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other

Event Details:

Begin the holiday season with the The Charleston Ballet at our Nutcracker Storytime!

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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.

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Books & More Storytime: Letters to Santa

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday, 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, Holiday, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join us for stories and activities including writing a letter to Santa, which we will send with the library's magic mailbox...with service direct to the North Pole! 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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Holiday Open House: The Snowy Day StoryWalk®

All Day 12/5

Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday, StoryWalk®, Other

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Holiday, StoryWalk®, Other

Event Details:

Enjoy a classic and award winning picture book on big pages. Follow Peter; a child who explores the outdoors when the world is blanketed in snow. Located on the first floor.

Holiday Open House

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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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Holiday Open House: Pictures with Krampus

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Main 116 Teen Study Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

Teens, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 116 Teen Study Room

Age Group: Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

Santa isn't the only magical being during the holidays! Come take pictures with another holiday figure- Krampus! Pictures will be in the Teen Zone on the first floor. All ages welcome.

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Holiday Open House: North Pole Adventures

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts, Storytimes, Other

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, Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts, Storytimes, Other

Event Details:

Bring the whole family by Children's Services at Main and experience your very own North Pole Adventures!

Disclaimer(s)

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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Holiday Happenings!

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

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, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main 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, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Event Details:

It is an afternoon of free holiday fun! Children of all ages are invited to share their Christmas lists with visitors from the North Pole beginning at 2 pm. Bring your camera to take holiday photos of your children with Mr.

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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.

Food Allergies

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

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Cooks and Books

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

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Branches	Main Library		IDEA Lab	Cross Lanes Branch Library		Dunbar Branch Library	Nitro Public Library (Affiliate)	Riverside Public Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	Dunbar Meeting Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	St. Albans Community Room
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kindness Club Giving Tree All Day 12/12 - 12/31 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: Holiday, Health & Wellness Event Details: Help decorate the Giving Tree in the Children's Services Department on the Main Library 4^th floor with donations to benefit the Kids' Closets at Mary C Snow and Piedmont Elementary Schools. 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. Make Your Own Handmade Gifts 12/01/2022 @ 12:00pm - 12/31/2022 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults IDEA Lab 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: IDEA Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab Event Details: This month, make your own handmade gifts in the Main Library's IDEA Lab! Whether it's sewing, cricut cutting, 3D printing, or laser etching, let us be your makerspace this holiday season. Learn more and make your reservation today!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holiday Open House All Day 12/13 - 12/17 All Ages Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Holiday, Fundraisers & Book Sales, Other Event Details: Celebrate the festive season at the Cross Lanes Branch Library’s Open House! Grab a cup of hot chocolate and browse our used book fundraiser or bid on one of our beautiful book baskets--perfect for gifting! 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Silent Basket Auction 12/13/2022 @ 10:00am - 12/17/2022 @ 12:00pm All Ages Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales Event Details: It's once again time for the annual Cross Lanes Branch Library's Holiday Basket Auction! Our elves have worked hard crafting a selection of book and DVD baskets.
9:00am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. It Takes a (Holiday) Village 9:00am - 7:00pm Children, Family Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Event Details: Join us December 14 on the 4th Floor Children's Department to decorate a building or tree for our Library Holiday Village on display through January 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. 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. 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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10:00am		This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Tiny Tots Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Interactive program with books, songs, musical instruments, play and more!
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10:30am					This event is in the "Family" group. SantaRex Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Family Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Family" 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: Family Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Family storytime and a visit with SantaRex the festive Tyrannosaurus!		This event is in the "Family" group. Homeschool 10:30am - 11:30am Family Nitro Public Library (Affiliate) This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Nitro Public Library (Affiliate) Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Displays & Exhibits Event Details: Take a break from the Home classroom and take a field trip to the library. It's always interesting what Loretta comes up with for the Homeschool group. Registration is required. Limited seating.	This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Story/Craft time: Rudolph 10:30am - 11:30am Pre-K: 3-5 Years Riverside Public 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: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: We will be reading "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Robert May retold by Thea Feldman and making our own foam Rudolph.
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11:00am					This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Playgroup 11:00am - 11:30am Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Cross Lanes 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: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, 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. 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.				This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Crafty Kids 11:00am - 12:00pm Pre-K: 3-5 Years St. Albans 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: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Fun crafts for preschoolers. It could get messy, so wear your play clothes. 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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12:00pm				This event is in the "Family" group. Crafty Creations 12:00pm - 5:00pm Family Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in create a themed craft!					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Winter Crafternoon 12:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Family St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by our Children's Department and choose from a variety of Winter themed crafts to make and enjoy. Noon to 4:00 pm. 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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2:00pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Crafternoon-- Scrabble Tile Ornaments 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Dunbar Branch 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: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us for an adult crafting afternoon. We will be making Scrabble tile ornaments and listening to Christmas music. There will be a variety of design options to choose from that range from rustic to glitzy and everything in between.
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