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Name: Books & More Storytime: Letters to Santa
Start: 2024-12-03T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-03T18:15:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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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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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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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: 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!

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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 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.

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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.

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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Books & More Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

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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

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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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Card-Making to Combat Loneliness

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

IDEA Lab at IDEA Lab

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Age Group:

Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: IDEA Lab

Room: IDEA Lab

Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Event Details:

Join us on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for a card-making program to help brighten the day of isolated seniors in the Kanawha County community.

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Inclement Weather

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

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Branches	Main Library		Dunbar Branch Library		Elk Valley Branch Library	Bookmobile	Riverside Public Library	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room	No room assigned	Dunbar Meeting Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting Room	St. Albans Community Room
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mitten Tree 12/01/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/23/2024 @ 5:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holiday Event Details: Help us keep our neighbors in need warm this winter! Donate new mittens, hats, scarves and socks for our Kindness Club Mitten Tree. Donations will be accepted on the Children's Floor through Dec 31st. 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 "All Ages" group. CHRISTMAS CHARACTER I SPY 12/02/2024 @ 9:30am - 12/23/2024 @ 5:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Come in out of the cold and warm up with a game of I-Spy. Hidden all over the Library are Christmas Characters! Find them all and receive a prize! This is for ALL ages. 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. Give Back Tree 12/02/2024 @ 10:00am - 12/23/2024 @ 3:00pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Holiday, Other Event Details: We like to give back to our community, and one way we do that here at the Elk Valley Branch Library is through our Little Free Pantry, located in front of the library. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holiday Decoration Exchange 12/02/2024 @ 10:00am - 12/23/2024 @ 3:00pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Holiday Event Details: If you have too many holiday decorations, bring some in. If you need some new (to you!) decorations, help yourself to whatever we have! This table will be available all month, so please check in frequently for different items. 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!
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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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2:30pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Church of the Nazarene @ Campbells Creek 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.
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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: Letters to Santa 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. 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. 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. 2nd Annual Gingerbread Decorating Contest 5:30pm - 7:00pm Family Dunbar Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "Family" group. Closed Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Family Nights Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Join us for our 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! We provide all the materials! All you have to do is register, bring your family, put your heads together, get creative, and beat the competition. 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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6:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. A Novel Idea Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: Join our monthly book club! We provide everyone a drink and snack. Our members discuss a different book each month from many different genres. Come join the discussion or just sit and listen in.	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Movie Night 6:00pm - 7:45pm Family, All Ages Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Movies & Performances Event Details: Join us for a WIntery Movie Night. Come in your PJ's or comfy clothes. We will be showing two short movies of the famous snowman. There will be light refreshments and of course popcorn.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. St Albans Writes 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors St. Albans 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: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Events Event Details: The Advisory Board, for the St. Albans Branch Library, is proud to present St Albans Writes...a monthly speaker series featuring local authors.
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