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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.

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: 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: 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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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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Branches	Main Library	Clendenin Branch Library	Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library	Elk Valley Branch Library	Bookmobile	Riverside Public Library	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library	Beanstack
Rooms	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	No room assigned	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting Room	St. Albans Community Room	No room assigned
All Day				This event is in the "Children" group. Children's Hocus Pocus I Spy 10/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/18/2024 @ 4:30pm 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: Search high and low throughout the children's area to see if you can find all the hidden pictures! Find them all? Bring your completed I Spy back to the circulation desk for a Halloween prize! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult I Spy Hocus Pocus 10/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/18/2024 @ 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: Its Spooky Season!!! Join in the Fun at Dunbar searching for the Anderson Sisters and all their crazy items!! Find all the pictures and answer questions on the back and receive 1 cool prize!!!						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Horrific Halloween 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: Holiday, Reading Challenge Event Details: Enter our Horrific Halloween Challenge, if you dare! Complete three activities in the Halloween-themed Bingo card on Beanstack in a row (across, down, or diagonal) to earn a spooky 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.
10:00am	This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Tiny Tots 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: Interactive program with books, songs, musical instruments, play and more!
10:15am
10:30am			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. Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Cross Lanes Branch Library 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. 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: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories. 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.		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. Jump into Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Elk Valley Branch Library 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. 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: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Partner with us to begin fostering a love of reading and books in our youngest library patron 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 "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. Sensory Play 10:30am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Sissonville Branch Library 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for a spooky themed sensory play. We will have different textured materials for your little one to explore.
10:45am
11:00am			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. Playgroup 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Cross Lanes Branch Library 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. 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: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering. 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 "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. Stay 'n Play 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Elk Valley Branch Library 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. 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: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Stick around after storytime for a playgroup for preschool-aged kiddoes. This is a great opportunity for children to interact and socialize with others their age. Same goes for you, adults! Meet other caregivers while the kids ha 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 "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Story time: Pumpkins 11:00am - 12:00pm Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Pumpkins will be our theme for this week. Painting a foam pumpkin will be our craft. 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.		This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Born to Read 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" 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: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest patrons. 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.
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1:00pm								This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Golden Years: Bingo 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Other Event Details: At the Golden Years program, we'll be playing Bingo and making a simple craft. Maybe you'll win a prize! Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring food to share if you wish!
1:15pm
1:30pm					This event is in the "Seniors" group. Memory Cafe 1:30pm - 2:30pm Seniors Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Required 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: Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Join us for a Memory Cafe! This program is intended for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and their care partners. Care partners should plan to attend and be engaged during this program. 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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2:30pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kenna Homes @ South Charleston 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.
2:45pm
3:00pm		This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. STEM: Engineering Challenges 3:00pm - 4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Clendenin Branch 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: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: STEM Event Details: Build with creativity, build it strong and build it high. The catch? You will only use three types of building materials. Can you meet the challenges?
3:15pm
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