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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

Featured Events

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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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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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Stories Month 11/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/27/2024 @ 2:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday, Storytimes, Other Event Details: As the holiday season begins, it is a wonderful time to celebrate November as Family Stories Month. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. West Virginia Family Read Week All Day 11/10 - 11/17 Children, Family, All Ages Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Main Library Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Other Event Details: Join families throughout the state, November 10-17, as we celebrate West Virginia Family Read Week 2024! This annual event encourages families to read with their children. 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. WV Family Read Week All Day 11/12 - 11/16 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: Displays & Exhibits, Holiday, Storytimes Event Details: Families, come to the library anytime during the week to read together. Afterwards, make a card to put on the WV Family Read Week display. Also, include some of the books you've read together to encourage other families to do the same.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. ADULT I SPY THANKSGIVING DINNER 11/04/2024 @ 9:30am - 11/27/2024 @ 2:00pm 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. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Visit Dunbar Library and help us find all the fixings for Thanksgiving Dinner. Hidden around the library will be a Thanksgiving Dinner with Desert. Come in, Find all the pictures and then bring it to the desk for a prize. &n This event is in the "Children" group. Children's Thanksgiving I Spy 11/04/2024 @ 10:15am - 11/27/2024 @ 1:15pm Children Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Come in anytime in November and see if you are up to the challenge! Find all the Thanksgiving pictures hidden in the Children's area and bring your completed sheet to the circulation desk for a special prize!					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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. November Writing Marathon All Day 11/1 - 11/30 Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge, Virtual Events Event Details: Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon, available exclusively on Beanstack. 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. 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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2:30pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cabin Creek Health Center @ Cabin Creek 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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5:00pm			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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sewing for Fall Holidays 5:00pm - 6:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors Clendenin 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Seniors" 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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM Event Details: Sew simple fall decorations to display at home for the holidays. You will learn some basic hand sewing stitches and you will be ready to go. Work alone or with a friend or family. A sample craft will be on display at the library.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Novel or Nothin' Drop-in Writing Session 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Craftevening: Lid Dome Jingle Bell 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Marmet Branch Library Closed Required Offsite Event 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: Marmet Branch Library Room: Marmet Offsite Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: November craft will be a jingle bell decoration made from a plastic dome lid. All materials provided. 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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6:00pm								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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Families, come to the library anytime during the week to read together. Afterwards, make a card to put on the WV Family Read Week display. Also, include some of the books you've read together to encourage other families to do the same.

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