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Name: Women's History Month Reading Challenge
Start: 2025-03-01
End: 2025-03-31
Location: KCPL Beanstack

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Women's History Month Reading Challenge

All Day 3/1 - 3/31

Beanstack

Program Type:

Reading Challenge

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Join us on Beanstack in March for our Women's History Month Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read one book written by a female author or illustrated by a female artist.

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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.

Brick Builders Club

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Clendenin Branch Library

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STEM

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Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: Family, All Ages

Program Type: STEM

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Bring the family and spend the afternoon building together. Build what you want and also try for the special challenge build. Get a club member card for extra perks.

Earth Day Children's Beanstack Reading Challenge

All Day 4/1 - 4/8

Main Library

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Reading Challenge

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Children

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Join us on Beanstack in April for our Children's Earth Day Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read 1 book about Earth Day, recycling, composting, or protecting our planet.

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Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

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Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

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Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

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Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

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Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

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Family STEM: Buzz About Bees

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Did you know honey is made up of over 200 different substances? Come watch a beehive in action and discover why bees are so essential to us. You can also taste a variety of local honeys and vote for your favorite!

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Poetry on the Plaza: Community Poetry Readings

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Join us outdoors for Poetry on the Plaza and have the opportunity to recite your very own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month.

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Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

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Cooks and Books

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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	Bookmobile	Beanstack
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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Civil Rights Exhibit All Day 2/1 - 2/28 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: Displays & Exhibits Event Details: All ages are invited to view the traveling interactive exhibit, "Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964", designed by Eve Faulkes and created by the Community Coalition for Social Justice of Morgantown, WV. 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. LOVE LETTERS TO THE LIBRARY 02/01/2025 @ 9:30am - 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Stop by the library and write your own "Love Letter to the Library" on our "hearts". Completed hearts will be displayed in the library for all to see. Tell us why YOU love the library! This event is in the "Children" group. Black History Month I Spy- Children 02/01/2025 @ 10:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 4:00pm 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: Are you up for the challenge? Come on in and search high and low to see if you can find all the pictures that are 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 FOR FEBRUARY 02/03/2025 @ 9:30am - 02/28/2025 @ 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: LOVE IS IN THE AIR!! COME ALONG AND HUNT FOR THE PICTURES WITH HEARTS IN THEM!!				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Black History Month Reading Challenge All Day 2/1 - 2/28 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 on Beanstack in February for our Black History Month Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read one book written by a Black author or illustrated by a Black artist. 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 "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. Baby and Me Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Babies: 0-18 Months Main Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 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: Babies: 0-18 Months Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Interactive program with books, songs, tickle rhymes, knee bounces and more!						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dollar General @ Montgomery 10:00am - 1:00pm 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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10:30am		This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. Baby Playgroup 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months Main Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 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: Babies: 0-18 Months Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Informal playgroup to encourage play and social interaction between parents, caregivers, babies, and toddlers.
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2:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Elk Valley Book Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: This month we will be discussing Personal Librarian by Heather Terrell. Books are available at the circulation desk or from the library's downloadable services. Light refreshments will be provided. 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.
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2:30pm								This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dollar General @ East Bank 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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3:00pm			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. Afterschool Fun: Build a Bird Feeder 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Clendenin Branch 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: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, STEM Event Details: It's National Bird Feeding Month and we are going to treat the birds with a new birdfeeder. Using only a few materials, you will make a simple feeder for your backyard feathered friends.	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. Taste Test Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Cross Lanes 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. 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: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us as we try all things cinnamon-flavored! 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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5:30pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Books & More Storytime: Presidential Trivia 5:30pm - 6:15pm 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 Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes Event Details: Do you know your US presidents? Who was the first president? Who was the first American-born president? When was Presidents Day first celebrated? Come test your knowledge with your library friends. Registration not 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. 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 "Family" group. Family Game Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Family" 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 Program Type: Family Nights, Gaming Sessions Event Details: Come roll the dice, challenge your family and compete to see who will win the game at our family game night. We will pop popcorn and play table top games. 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. 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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