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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

Featured Events

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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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!

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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 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.

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.

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	Clendenin Branch Library		Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library	Elk Valley Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	IDEA Lab	No room assigned	Clendenin Meeting Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	St. Albans Community Room
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Be My PBS Valentine I SPY Scavenger Hunt 02/13/2023 @ 9:00am - 02/14/2023 @ 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: Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Stop in and complete the Be My PBS Valentine I Spy Scavenger Hunt in Children's Services. Get a prize after finding the hidden PBS characters! 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. 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. Sweet Valentine Reads 02/13/2023 @ 9:00am - 02/14/2023 @ 7:00pm Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Event Details: Join us Monday and Tuesday, February 13-14, in Children's Services as we celebrate some sweet reads for Valentine's Day! There will be special photo opportunities and crafts. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. StoryWalk® Reading Adventure 02/13/2023 @ 9:00am - 02/14/2023 @ 7:30pm 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: StoryWalk® Event Details: Enjoy a picture book on big pages as you walk around Children's Services. Complete the related activities and get a prize! 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.			This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Craft: Valentine's Glasses All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Family, All Ages Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Heart-shaped glasses to make and wear for Valentine's Day. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Puzzle Exchange All Day 2/1 - 3/28 All Ages Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Jigsaw puzzles are on display at the Clendenin Library. Bring a puzzle and swap it for one of the library's.
10:00am		This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. Baby and Me Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Babies: 0-18 Months Main Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 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: Babies: 0-18 Months Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Interactive program with books, songs, tickle rhymes, knees bounces and more!
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10:30am		This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. Baby Playgroup 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months Main Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 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: Babies: 0-18 Months Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Informal playgroup to encourage play and social interaction between parents, caregivers, and babies.
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2:00pm								This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Crafternoon: Intro to Slow Stitching 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Elk Valley Branch 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Intro to Slow Stitching Workshop 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.
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3:00pm						This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Anti-Valentine's Day Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Cross Lanes 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: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Join us after school for crafts, games, snacks, and more. Whether you are celebrating Pal-entine's Day or avoiding Valentine's Day altogether, we have something for you! 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.
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4:30pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens: Love Sucks Party 4:30pm - 7:30pm Teens IDEA Lab Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: IDEA Lab Room: IDEA Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Holiday Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Not everyone likes Valentine's Day, so come join us as we celebrate how much love sucks. We'll be making black candles, decorating cookies, and watching an anti-love movie. Registration required.
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5:30pm					This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens Make Cake Pops! 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Clendenin Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" 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: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Holiday Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Make and decorate Cake Pops for Valentine's Day. Give them to someone special or keep them for yourself!
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6:00pm							This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Betwixt and BeTWEEN 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Tweens ages 10-12 can join us for an evening of music, games, and crafts. Betwixt and BeTween. Where a Tween can be a Tween. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Show and Tell Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors St. Albans 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: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: Are you interested in joining a book club, but aren't sure you would be interested in the selected titles? In our Show and Tell Book Club, you get to choose . Maybe you just want to listen to what other readers have to say. That's okay, too.
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