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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

Program Type:

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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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.

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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Accessibility

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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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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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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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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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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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		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	No room assigned	IDEA Lab	Clendenin Meeting Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	St. Albans Community Room
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. IDEA Lab Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/5 - 9/30 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: IDEA Lab, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: We've hidden seven weird and wonderful 3D prints in the IDEA Lab. Can you find them? Find all seven to receive an assortment of stickers! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Card Sign-Up Month Giveaways! All Day 9/5 - 9/30 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: Contests Event Details: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Main Library Children's Services Department. Every time you use your card in our department in September, enter our daily contest for a chance to win 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. 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. Library Cards & Ice Cream! All Day 9/5 - 9/30 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: Books & ice cream - two of our favorite things! We asked our friends at Ellen's Ice Cream to create a flavor for Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. Their creation? 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.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Build-It Club Challenge All Day 9/11 - 9/17 All Ages IDEA Lab This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: IDEA Lab Age Group: All Ages Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM Event Details: Stop by the IDEA Lab for this month's Build-It Club Challenge! We're creating Cryptids and the only limit is your imagination. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. JOHNNY APPLESEED I SPY 09/05/2023 @ 12:00pm - 09/29/2023 @ 1:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Children come join in the fun finding pictures of JOHNNY APPLESEED!! All around the Children's area we have placed pictures of JOHNNY APPLESEED story. You will be given a picture book at the CIRC desk and then you take the book and loo This event is in the "Adults" group. ADULT FOOTBALL I SPY 09/05/2023 @ 10:00pm - 09/26/2023 @ 5:00pm Adults Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Join in the fun for September!!! ADULT FOOTBALL I SPY IS HERE!!! Look around the ADULT/TEEN areas of the Library and find the hidden WV college football teams picture!! There is a special BONUS on the back! Bring the		This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Cryptids! All Day 9/11 - 9/16 Children St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: Children Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Cryptid creatures have been spotted in the Children's Department! Can you find them all? Children 12 and under. 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.
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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3:00pm						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 "Teens" group. Game On! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Cross Lanes Branch Library 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 "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: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Celebrate National Video Game Day with us! Drop in to play one of our selection of video games.
3:15pm
3:30pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens: Cryptid Jewelry 3:30pm - 5:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: If you love Cryptids and you love making stuff, come join us in the IDEA Lab to make cryptid keychains, necklaces, earring, and more! Registration is required.
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5:00pm								This event is in the "Adults" group. Cryptid Painting Class: Mothman 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join us for a painting workshop with artist Denean Ayers of Appalachian Gothic. Ayers will guide participants through an adorable painting of Mothman holding a pumpkin on a crisp, fall night. 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.
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5:30pm					This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Time: Fun with Clay! 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Sculpt something fun! From beads, to animals, to miniature food, there are so many fun things to make with air dry clay!
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6:00pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Wild and Weird West Virginia: Cryptids 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join Joe Perdue and Ron Lanham as they discuss all things wild and weird West Virginia!	This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Betwixt and BeTWEEN- No Sew T-Shirt Bags 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 to design a no- sew T-Shirt tote bag. You can make your bag and then choose a design to paint or draw on it. 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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