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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

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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.

Earth Day Children's Beanstack Reading Challenge

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Beanstack

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Reading Challenge

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Children

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Library Branch: Beanstack

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

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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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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

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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

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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

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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

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STEM

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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

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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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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.

Poetry on the Plaza: Community Poetry Readings

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

Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

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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

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Seats Remaining: 11

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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.

Cooks and Books

Monday, July 14, 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	Riverside Public Library	St. Albans Branch Library		Beanstack
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 308/309 Conference Room	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	No room assigned	Dunbar Meeting Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	No room assigned	St. Albans Community Room	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. I SPY: Willy Wonka Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/23 - 3/30 Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Search Children's Services looking for images related to Willy Wonka. Choose a prize after finding all of them. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Willy Wonka All Day 3/23 - 3/31 Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Journey through the Children's Department, looking for hidden Willy Wonka images! Find them all and choose a prize. 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Road Trip in the Library All Day 3/25 - 3/29 Family, All Ages Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other Event Details: Join the Road Trip in the Clendenin Library! "Visit" a zoo, a museum, the beach and go fishing and caving at different areas in the library. There will be crafts, activities and snacks in each area.	This event is in the "Family" group. Build a Fantasy Empire All Day 3/25 - 3/29 Family Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Other Event Details: Explore our building sets and create an awesome fantasy empire! This drop in activity is available all week long during open hours.	This event is in the "Children" 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. Women's History Month Ispy- Children's 03/01/2025 @ 10:00am - 03/31/2025 @ 8:00pm Children, 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 "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. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Try to find all the hidden pictures in the Children's area of the library! When you complete your Ispy you can bring it to the circulation desk for a special 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/GUESS WHO? 03/03/2025 @ 9:30am - 03/28/2025 @ 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. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Come in and take a look at the ADULT ISPY/GUESS WHO? for March as we Celebrate DR. Seuss!! This month we are doing things a little different with the I SPY Game. On the circulation desk is pictures of DR.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. STEM to Go: Color Wheel Science All Day Children, Family Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, STEM Event Details: Round out your week at the Elk Valley Library Wacky Science Lab with a take-home STEM activity that will introduce you to the color wheel. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.		This event is in the "Children" 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. Pin the Smile on the Cheshire Cat and Friends All Day 3/24 - 3/29 Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Other Event Details: Oh, dear! Smiles, hats, hair bows, and pocket watches have all gone missing! Help our Wonderland friends be reunited with their missing items. Children 12 and under. 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.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Women's History Month Reading Challenge All Day 3/1 - 3/31 All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: 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. 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.
9:30am		Reservation VITA Tax Help 9:30am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Tax Help Appointment Required. Call 304-343-4646 ext 1259
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11:00am											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. Brick Builders in Wonderland 11:00am - 4:00pm Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years St. Albans Branch Library 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. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: STEM Event Details: Build your own Lego or Duplo Wonderland. 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 "Family" group. Healthy Grandfamilies in WV 1:00pm - 3:00pm Family Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Other Event Details: ARE YOUR A GRANDPARENT RAISING A GRANDCHILD? JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW THE HEALTHY GRANDFAMIILIES PROGRAM CAN HELP YOU! FREE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, & SUPPORT
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2:00pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. It's A Wonka Storytime! 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: "Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination!" Join us for a Wonka-inspired family story time where we will read an excerpt from Roald Dahl's classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as well as other treat-themed stories and t 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. Build a Pokedex Ispy 2:00pm - 4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Race around the library to find and catch Pokemon! When you have found them all you can create your own Pokedex! 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. 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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