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Name: Books & More Storytime: Letters to Santa
Start: 2024-12-03T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-03T18:15:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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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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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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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.

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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Books & More Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

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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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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	Bookmobile	Off Site	Beanstack
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	No room assigned	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	No room assigned	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mental Health Awareness Month All Day 5/1 - 5/24 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Children's Mental Health Awareness Week is May 5-11, 2024 and May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Observe these events with KCPL by attending programs, viewing our displays, participating in our May Reading Challenge, and much more. 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. 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 "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. STEM: Make a Badge All Day 5/6 - 5/9 Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Main Library 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 Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Celebrate Children's Book Week and the Library's Birthday! Make a badge to show your library spirit! Completing a badge helps children with fine motor skills such as cutting, coloring and more. 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 "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mental Grounding Bags- Mental Health Month 05/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/24/2024 @ 5:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. 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: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Stop in anytime in the month of May and ask for one of our Mental Grounding Bags in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. limit to 1 per patron 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. Star Wars Children's I Spy 05/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/24/2024 @ 5:00pm 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 Event Details: Drop in anytime in May and try your hand at finding the Star Wars Characters hidden throughout the children's area. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. ADULT I SPY CLASSIC BOOKS 05/02/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/24/2024 @ 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:** Come on in and join in an Adult I Spy where you look for Classic Books! There are 8 book covers hidden all over the Main and Teen areas of the library. Find them all and answer the question on the back of the sheet to 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. 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. Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Challenge All Day 5/1 - 5/31 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, Virtual Events Event Details: Join us in May for our Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Challenge. We challenge you to read one book that makes you happy this month, whether it is an old favorite or something completely new!
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. 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. 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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1:30pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cookbook Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults, Seniors Clendenin 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: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join our new book group, the Cookbook Club. Get together to discuss cookbooks and share recipes...and sometimes a sample of the recipe.
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2:30pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cabin Creek Clinic 2:30pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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4:00pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. TEENS: Throwback Thursday 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Gaming Sessions, Movies & Performances Event Details: Hop into our Teen Zone Time Machine each Thursday! Every Thursday, you will have the chance to play some retro video games, watch classic cartoons, enjoy a nostalgic movie, or go all the way back by playing a variety of board games. 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.
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6:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Beaded Suncatcher 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Cross Lanes 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: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you seen the chicken wire suncatchs that are popular on internet craft sites? Now's your chance to learn how to make one! All supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beads if you wish to have a certain color scheme.			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Off Site Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us for a book group dedicated to the science fiction and fantasy genre. We will be meeting at Taylor Books in downtown Charleston! Check back for more details. 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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6:30pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Introduction to Mindfulness 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Main 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: Main Library Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Classes & Workshops, Reading Challenge Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Explore the basics of Mindfulness Meditation during this five-week course with Dr. Christine Blice-Baum. 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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