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.

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.

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.

Not Your Average Book Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Clendenin Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We will be discussing books in a different genre or topic each month.  Everyone will read their own pick in the genre/topic assigned, bring the book to the group meeting and give a short description of the book.

Chess Club for Kids

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, 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: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: Gaming Sessions
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in this community Chess Club held every other Thursday through April 2024. Learn new chess skills while playing the game. 

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.

Build and Play

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Families are encouraged to explore various STEM activities at this interactive program.

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.

Old Kanawha Baptist Church (Pratt)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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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.

TEENS: Throwback Thursday

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Hop into our Teen Zone Time Machine each Thursday! Every Thursday, you will have the chance to play some retro video games, watch classic cartoons, enjoy a nostalgic movie, or go all the way back by playing a variety of board games.

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.

Cancelled

Sewing Class- Session 2

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Dunbar Branch Library
Required
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Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This will be the second of 3 sessions. In this session you will begin working on a basic sewing project. This will be a simple potholder. 

Participants under the age of 16 are required to have an accompanied adult with them.

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.

Black History Month: Spike Lee Film Spotlight

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a Black History Month film series featuring the work of Spike Lee. The second film will be BlacKkKlansman, a comedy motion picture released in 2018. Rated R.

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.

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.

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.

Valentine's Day Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Family
Riverside Public Library
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Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Join in the fun with the staff of Riverside. We will be hosting a Valentine's Day party with games, crafts, cookies and juice.

Popsicle Stick Birdfeeders

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Celebrate National Birdfeeding Month with these simple birdfeeders made out of popsicle sticks! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Off Site
Open
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a book group dedicated to the science fiction and fantasy genre. We will be meeting at Taylor Books in downtown Charleston! Check back for more details.

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.