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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.

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

Registration Required

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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.

Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Challenge

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

Beanstack

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Reading Challenge, Virtual Events

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge, Virtual Events

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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!

Cooks and Books

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

Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

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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

Registration Required

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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.

Black line drawing of miniature horse with text Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

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

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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Learn about the different colors and breeds of miniature horses as we begin our 2025 Summer Library Club, "Color Our World". We will have a short presentation every 30 minutes followed by visits with the Itty Bitty Therapy Horses.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

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Library Branch: Elk Valley 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, Family

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Riverside Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Riverside Public 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

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

St. Albans Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: St. Albans 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, Family

Program Type: Summer Library Club

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SLC: PBS Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family

Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Library Club

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What is your favorite PBS Kids character? Find out which beloved character will help us learn to play together with toys and activities. It will be a colorful time!

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Branches	Main Library		Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library		Elk Valley Branch Library	Bookmobile	St. Albans Branch Library		Beanstack
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	Dunbar Meeting Room	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	No room assigned	St. Albans Community Room	No room assigned
All Day				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. ADULT I SPY CLASSIC BOOKS 05/01/2025 @ 10:30am - 05/23/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: In May we hunt Book Covers! Come in and find the hidden Book Covers. There is a question on the back to answer and once finished bring your sheet to the Circ Desk for 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 "Children" group. Children's I Spy 05/01/2025 @ 10:30am - 05/23/2025 @ 5:00pm 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: May the Fourth Be With You!!! Come join in for a Star Wars themed I Spy. 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. I Spy: May Flowers All Day 5/19 - 5/23 Children St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: Children Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Children 12 and younger are invited to spy out the pictures of wildflowers hidden on the second floor. If all the wildflowers are found, the searcher may select a prize from the treasure box. 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 "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. 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. Tiny Tots Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Toddlers: 18-36 Months Main Library This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. 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. 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.
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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Step into Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Family St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Stories, songs, puppets, and 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.
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1:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. All Abilities Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for All Abilities Club! 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 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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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. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Crafternoon - Mini Barn Quilt 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Mini Barn Quilts are back by popular demand! 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 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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4:00pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. TEENS: Art Club 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hang out with your friends in the Teen Zone and work on an art project.
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