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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Rooms	No room assigned	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	No room assigned	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	Dunbar Meeting Room	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	Sissonville Meeting Room	St. Albans Community Room	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens: Horror Movie Week All Day 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: Join us this week as we showcase a different horror movie each day! Snacks will be provided for these spooky events.				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. ADULT HOCUS POCUS I SPY 10/23/2023 @ 10:00am - 10/31/2023 @ 8:00pm Teens, Adults Dunbar Branch Library 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: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Stop by Dunbar Library and find some HOCUS POCUS. The ADULT/TEEN I Spy for October is a spooky trio of sisters who love Children!! Find all the pictures and answer the questions on the back for a sweet treat!!! Start 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. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Children's Hocus Pocus I Spy 10/23/2023 @ 10:00am - 10/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Dunbar 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. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" 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, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts					This event is in the "All Ages" group. Freedom to Read Challenge All Day 10/1 - 10/31 All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Join us in October for our Freedom to Read Challenge! We challenge you to read one book this month that is on the American Library Association's challenged books list.
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.
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2:00pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Brick Builders Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" 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: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: STEM Event Details: Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in this community Brick Builders Club held every other Thursday. Enjoy open building centered around a weekly challenge theme. 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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3:00pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Halloween Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Family Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Teens, Family Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Enjoy spooky songs and and creepy snacks at this family friendly Halloween party.
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4:00pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Do you have ideas on programs/crafts/events you want to see at the library? Want to help change things for the better? Come join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting! We'll have food and drinks while we discuss ways to improve our library.		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Halloween Painting 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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, Holiday Event Details: Drop in anytime this evening to paint a wooden Halloween spook!
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4:30pm									This event is in the "Teens" group. Zombie Prom 4:30pm - 7:00pm Teens St. Albans Branch Library 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 Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Dance with the undead at the all "teen only" event! Prizes will be awarded for best costume, etc. 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.
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5:30pm						This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN BASH 5:30pm - 7:00pm Family, All Ages Dunbar 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: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Calling all Ghouls and Goblins! Come join us for a Glow in the Dark Haunted Halloween Bash!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Night of the Boo Bash 5:30pm - 7:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday Event Details: Drop in for some Boo Bash fun anytime between 5:30 and 7:00 PM. This Boo Bash will consist of crafts, treats, and more! First off, feel free to wear your Halloween costume (think of it as a trial run, but it is not at all required 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. 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 "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mothman Plushie 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" 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: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come create a cute Mothman plushie! Ages 10 and up due to the use of hot glue. Space is limited and registration is required.				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: In a continuation of our Adult Craft Nights, Miss Cathy will teach how to make simple macrame-like ghost wall hangings using rope! All materials will be provided!
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