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Name: Earth Day Children's Beanstack Reading Challenge
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: KCPL Beanstack

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Earth Day Children's Beanstack Reading Challenge

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Beanstack

Program Type:

Reading Challenge

Age Group:

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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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.

Families Paint: April Showers

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

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Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights

Age Group:

Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Open

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights

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Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Make sure to register for Elk Valley Library's monthly painting night, designed for the whole family. This month, we will create a colorful rainbow and rainy sky.

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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.

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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

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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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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: 10

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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Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Challenge

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

Beanstack

Program Type:

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

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!

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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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

Event Details:

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.

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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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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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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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SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

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

Elk Valley 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: 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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Branches	Main Library	Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library	Riverside Public Library	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	Dunbar Meeting Room	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting Room	No room assigned
All Day						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. I Spy: West Virginia Cryptids! All Day 6/15 - 6/21 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 Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you find where Mothman is hiding in the St. Albans Branch Library? Maybe he's hanging out with some other West Virginia cryptids! Find them all and you can select a small prize. Children 12 and under. Groups should call before coming. 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.
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. 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!
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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. 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 "Teens" group. Rainbow Galaxy Racing 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens Cross Lanes Branch Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Sessions, STEM, Summer Library Club Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Color Your Our during KCPL's Summer Library Club! 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.
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5:30pm			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. 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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6:00pm				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. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. History Alive! with Bessie Smith 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Riverside Public 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. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances Event Details: Join us for History Alive! with Bessie Smith and enjoy a musical and historical performance! Brought to you by the West Virginia Humanities Council. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Beginning Coding with Fiero Code 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Sissonville Branch Library Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops, IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Learn the basics of coding with Fiero Code! 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.
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