Drop Everything and Read!

All Day
Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Main Library
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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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate Drop Everything and Read Day 2023 with your library friends! Stop by Children's Services for some fun activities and, of course, lots of books to read. 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.

Tiny Tots Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Main Library
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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!

Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Sissonville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

Looking to get out of the house with your little ones? Come to the Sissonville Library where new friendships begin.

Rhythm and Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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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.

Story time: Kites

10:30am - 11:30am
Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Riverside Public Library
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Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

K is for Kite by Kathy-Jo Wargin will be our read. We will be making paper kites.

Storytime with West Virginia PBS

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Elk Valley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Playgroups, Storytimes
Event Details:

Nurture kids’ curiosity about the natural world just outside your doorstep with activities about your favorite PBS Kids character, Daniel Tiger!  Enjoy a video, storytime, and fun, hands-on activities about neat things found outdoors!  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.

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.

Reservation

AARP TAX AIDE

10:30am - 1:30pm
Dunbar Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

TAX HELP FOR SENIORS AND LOW INCOME

Playgroup

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! 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.

Golden Years: Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Sissonville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Other
Event Details:

Golden Years is back! In this first session of Golden Years, we'll be playing Bingo. Maybe you'll win a prize!

Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring food to share if you wish!

Introduction to Proposal Writing Webinar

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes!

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.

Adult Cafternoon- Puzzle Piece Tree Canvas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Dunbar Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make Puzzle Piece canvas art. 

STEM Afternoon: Fun with Peeps

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, All Ages
Clendenin Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Use leftover Peeps from Easter for some amazing experiments!