Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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:

Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity.

Jump into Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Clendenin Branch Library
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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for story time! Together, we'll explore picture books, songs, rhymes, and more.

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Dunbar Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for Lil' Bookworms Storytime as we explore learning through songs, poems, music, books, movement and more! 

Lil' Tinkers Playgroup

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Dunbar Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for Lil' Tinkers Playgroup. During our play sessions we will explore cognitive, social, and emotional development, along with mastering fine and gross motor skills, all through play! 

Playgroup at the Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Clendenin Branch Library
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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, 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.

PBS Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Riverside Public Library
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Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join West Virginia Public Broadcasting as they use their friend Daniel Tiger to help children learn to play together with toys and activities. We’ll watch, sing, and play together!

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.

Read All About It

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Sissonville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join the Sissonville Library book discussion group for a fun book chat! The book we will be discussing this month is The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring a dish to share if you wish!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

TEENS/TWEENS: Building Block Technical Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Teens will work together in teams to build different building block models without directions! Registration is required.

Books & More Storytime - Make Art Together

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years
Main Library
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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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy books, interactive songs, and a simple craft with your library friends as we celebrate Making Art Together. 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

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Calm Your Mind With Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Adults and teens will learn a creative way to relax your mind with art! Registration 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.

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.

Color Your World with Matisse!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Main Library
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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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French artist known for his use of rich color and shapes.  Inspired by nature, in his later years, Matisse turned to cut paper collage to create his art.  A variety of fun family activities introduce child

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.

Kids Paint: Kindness Rocks

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Elk Valley Branch Library
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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
Event Details:

This month during Kids Paint, we're changing it up a bit!  We will be painting kidness rocks to place around the community.  Decorate rocks with paint and include an encouraging message for the individual that finds your rock.  We'l

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

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Operation Kindness: A Captain Friendship Adventure

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
St. Albans Branch Library
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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, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Menace of Meanness is threatening to take over the world and only one super-duo has a chance to stop them – Captain Friendship and the Amazing Amigo!

Dance Together: Introductory Contra Dance

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

If you want to dance, but can't make your feet go the right way, you will enjoy contra dancing.

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.

TEENS/TWEENS: Building Block Technical Challenge

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Sissonville Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Teens will work together in teams to build different building block models without directions! Registration is required.