World Mental Health Day

All Day
All Ages
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Every year, October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day.

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.

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Baby and Me Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies: 0-18 Months
Main Library
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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, knees bounces and more!

Baby Playgroup

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies: 0-18 Months
Main Library
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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, and babies.

Hispanic Heritage Month Film - Vivo

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family, All Ages
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Performances
Event Details:

 YWCA Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion in collaboration with KCPL presents; Hispanic Culture Day! Join us for an afternoon of celebrating Hispanic Heritage with a viewing of the movie Vivo. 

Rated PG

Books & More Storytime: Famous Wizards

5:30pm - 6:15pm
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
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: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Share stories and activities the whole family will enjoy. Registration not required.

Come dressed as your favorite wizard and enjoy some -- is it magic or science? -- surprises.

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.

SpheroBot Zombie Maze

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Clendenin Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Gaming Sessions
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

The IDEA Lab is coming to the Clendenin Branch Library! Guide your SpheroBot through a zombie horde to the safety of a hospital! But be careful – if you hit a zombie, you get infected! 

Betwixt and BeTWEEN- Paper Bag Books

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years
Dunbar Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens ages 10-12 can join us for an evening of music and making paper bag books.  Betwixt and BeTween. Where a Tween can be a Tween. 

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.

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.

IDEA Lab Training Session

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
IDEA Lab
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: IDEA Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to use a sewing machine, 3D printer, Glowforge, or Cricut? Register for a one-on-one training session! Please put the equipment you wish to use in your registration notes.

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.

Learn to Crochet: Infinity Scarf - 3 week class Oct. 3, 10, 24

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Elk Valley Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet with two simple stitches and make an infinity scarf at this 3 week workshop. In the first class we will learn and practice the single and half-double crochet stitches and you will have a sampler to work on at home.

Show and Tell Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
St. Albans Branch Library
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Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining a book club, but aren't sure you would be interested in the selected titles? In our Show and Tell Book Club, you get to choose . Maybe you just want to listen to what other readers have to say. That's okay, too.