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Kanawha Mall

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Kanawha Mall

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lab Corp @ Hills Plaza

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puppies & Kittens, Oh My!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Take a break from the stresses of every day life by petting & cuddling with kittens & puppies from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Children must be accompanied by adults. This is a Mental Health Awareness Month program.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Take a break from the stresses of every day life by petting & cuddling with kittens & puppies from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Children must be accompanied by adults. This is a Mental Health Awareness Month program.

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 "All Ages" group.

Agsten Manor @ Randolph St.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Fun: # "ONE" Card Game Blowout!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library
Program Type:
Family Nights
Age Group:
Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family, All Ages

We all love the classic color-matching, wild-card wielding, shouting "ONE" card game that has been a family fave for years!  Now we're bringing it to the library!

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

We all love the classic color-matching, wild-card wielding, shouting "ONE" card game that has been a family fave for years!  Now we're bringing it to the library!

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Transparent Dried Flower Bookmarks

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Join us for an evening of crafting your very own bookmark. We will take flowers and press them into a transparent bookmark. If you have flowers you would like to use, bring them. If not that's fine also, we will go outside and pick some.

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of crafting your very own bookmark. We will take flowers and press them into a transparent bookmark. If you have flowers you would like to use, bring them. If not that's fine also, we will go outside and pick some.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Stonerise Home Health (Charleston Healthcare)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Marmet Library

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dunbar Library Chess Club

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming Sessions
Age Group:
All Ages

Our Chess Club welcomes players of all skill levels and its aim is to provide beginners and experienced players alike an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing h

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming Sessions
Event Details:

Our Chess Club welcomes players of all skill levels and its aim is to provide beginners and experienced players alike an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing h

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 "All Ages" group.

Marmet Library

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puppies & Kittens, Oh My!

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Take a break from the stresses of every day life by petting & cuddling with kittens & puppies from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Children must be accompanied by adults. This is a Mental Health Awareness Month program.

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Take a break from the stresses of every day life by petting & cuddling with kittens & puppies from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Children must be accompanied by adults. This is a Mental Health Awareness Month program.

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 "All Ages" group.

Marmet Library

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Fun: Snack Taste Test

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Program Type:
Family Nights
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Try a variety of snacks at this taste test and choose your favorites, whether sweet or salty.

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Try a variety of snacks at this taste test and choose your favorites, whether sweet or salty.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puppies & Kittens, Oh My!

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Take a break from the stresses of every day life by petting & cuddling with kittens & puppies from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Children must be accompanied by adults. This is a Mental Health Awareness Month program.

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Take a break from the stresses of every day life by petting & cuddling with kittens & puppies from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Children must be accompanied by adults. This is a Mental Health Awareness Month program.

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 "All Ages" group.

Dunbar Library Chess Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming Sessions
Age Group:
All Ages

Our Chess Club welcomes players of all skill levels and its aim is to provide beginners and experienced players alike an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing h

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming Sessions
Event Details:

Our Chess Club welcomes players of all skill levels and its aim is to provide beginners and experienced players alike an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing h

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

CRAFT-ing Night

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Put your "survival" skills to the test by making some dynamite, game inspired crafts.

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Event Details:

Put your "survival" skills to the test by making some dynamite, game inspired crafts.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Marmet Library

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Join us outdoors on our Plaza facing Capitol Street for a Summer Library Club pre-registration celebration!

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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join us outdoors on our Plaza facing Capitol Street for a Summer Library Club pre-registration celebration!

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Color Our World!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming Sessions, STEM, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
All Ages

Come for the Summer Library Club Kickoff and start your summer in a fun way! There will be a variety of activities and crafts for all ages.  This will include painting, so dress for a mess.

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Sessions, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Come for the Summer Library Club Kickoff and start your summer in a fun way! There will be a variety of activities and crafts for all ages.  This will include painting, so dress for a mess.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Come Color Our World

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Club
Age Group:
All Ages

Come join us as we celebrate the beginning of our Summer Library Club: Color Our World. Learn about our upcoming programs and enjoy colorful activities and snacks. Signing up is easy and FREE!

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Come join us as we celebrate the beginning of our Summer Library Club: Color Our World. Learn about our upcoming programs and enjoy colorful activities and snacks. Signing up is easy and FREE!

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Marmet Library

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Marmet Library

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mindfulness and Coloring

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Miss Cathy during this bright Summer Library Club for a coloring mindfully program! Just be in the moment and let your stresses ebb away while laying pencil down on paper. This program is for all ages and all materials are provided.

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Miss Cathy during this bright Summer Library Club for a coloring mindfully program! Just be in the moment and let your stresses ebb away while laying pencil down on paper. This program is for all ages and all materials are provided.

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.