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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

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 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 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 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		Clendenin Branch Library	Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library		Elk Valley Branch Library	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room	No room assigned	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	Dunbar Meeting Room	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting Room	St. Albans Community Room
All Day			This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Christmas Crafts All Day 12/2 - 12/21 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: Stop by any time during the month leading up to Christmas to make crafts and ornaments. Make them at the library or take a kit to make them at home.		This event is in the "Children" group. Children's Christmas I Spy 12/01/2023 @ 10:00am - 12/21/2023 @ 9:00pm Children Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Come in and see if you can find all the pictures hidden in the children's area! Find them all and receive a prize! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. CHRISTMAS ADULT I SPY 12/04/2023 @ 10:15am - 12/21/2023 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: HO HO HO !!! CHRISTMAS I SPY IS HERE!!! COME WARM YOURSELF AND HUNT FOR THE CHRISTMAS PICTURES!!! GUESS THE BONUS QUESTION AND BRING IT TO THE DESK FOR A SWEET TREAT!!!		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Give Back Tree 12/01/2023 @ 10:00am - 12/21/2023 @ 8:00pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Holiday, Other Event Details: Donate items to fill snack bags for children and the Little Free Pantry. Items to donate could include individually wrapped nonperishable food items such as soup, granola bars, noodles, fruit cups, applesauce cups, cereal, toaster pastries, 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.
10:00am								This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Storytime 10:00am - 11:30am Family, All Ages Sissonville 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: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Danielle for a Snowman Storytime. Families will get to make snowmen to take home. Who knows we might even have a snowball fight.
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10:30am									This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Gnome for the Holidays 10:30am - 12:30pm Teens, Adults St. Albans Branch Library Closed Required 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: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn how to create a cute Gnome for the Holidays. 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.
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11:00am				This event is in the "Adults" group. It's a Wrap! 11:00am - 2:00pm Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Need a little space away from home to wrap your holiday gifts? We'll supply tables and a selection of holiday paper, ribbons, gift tags, tape and scissors. You're also welcome to bring your own gift wrap and accessories.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. ROCKIN' WRAPPERS 11:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar 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: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Do you need time away from home to wrap your Christmas gifts? Come in and have some fun wrapping your Christmas gifts!! Bring your own paper or use some of ours!! We will provide the tables, paper, scissors, gif 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.
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12:00pm			This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holiday Open House 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Holiday Event Details: Bring in the holiday season with a celebration at the library. Decorate the library's Christmas tree, have your picture drawn by Caricature artist Gordon Parker and visit with Santa!
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2:00pm	This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Super Saturday: Kindness Club Storytime and Challenge 2:00pm - 3:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, All Ages Main Library This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. 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: Elementary: 6-11 Years, All Ages Program Type: Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other Event Details: Join us for a special edition of Kindness Club featuring Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian: From China to Appalachia, a musical show for the whole family celebrating connection across cultures. This performance is presented by 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian: FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIA 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Main Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: GRAMMY Award winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer join with Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player Chao Tian in a show that combines music from China to Appalachia and beyond. 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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