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Books & More Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM
Age Group:
Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!  

Required
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, Holiday, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

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.

Hercules dog

Meet Hercules the Airport Dog

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library
Program Type:
Family Nights, Storytimes
Age Group:
Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend!  Hercules, a wildlife patrol dog, is a Border Collie at the WV International Yeager Airport who has the very important job of keeping passengers ...

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend!  Hercules, a wildlife patrol dog, is a Border Collie at the WV International Yeager Airport who has the very important job of keeping passengers safe by expertly guiding wildlife away from the airfield.

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.

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.

Sensory Play

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Playgroups, Other
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Join Miss Danielle for sensory play. She will have different textured items for your little ones to explore.

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, Other
Event Details:

Join Miss Danielle for sensory play. She will have different textured items for your little ones to explore.

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Playgroup

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

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.

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: Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
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! 

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.

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.

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Lil' Tinkers Playgroup

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
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 thr...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
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!

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.

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.

"Gingerbread SuperHero!" by Dottie Enderle

Story time: Ho ho ho Gingerbread

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glasgow Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Books will be "Gingerbread SuperHero!" by Dottie Enderle and "Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho" by William Boniface. Craft will be decorating a foam gingerbread man and a wooden circle ornam...

Library Branch: Glasgow Branch Library
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Books will be "Gingerbread SuperHero!" by Dottie Enderle and "Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho" by William Boniface. Craft will be decorating a foam gingerbread man and a wooden circle ornament.

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.

robot

Winter Robot Challenge

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Event Details:

School is out! Stop in to enjoy some 'unplugged' fun with our Vex Bots and Ozobots which introduce children to coding. Registration not required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room
Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

School is out! Stop in to enjoy some 'unplugged' fun with our Vex Bots and Ozobots which introduce children to coding. 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.

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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM
Age Group:
Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!  

Required
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, Holiday, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

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.

Tots Storytime and Playgroup

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Playgroups, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for a themed story time and craft. Stay after and let your little ones play during playgroup.

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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a themed story time and craft. Stay after and let your little ones play during playgroup.

Man standing inside a life-size bubble in a library

New Year's Eve Bubble Show!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Holiday, STEM
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
Event Details:

Celebrate New Year's Eve with us as we host Edsel Entertainment's Bubble Show!  Be amazed as bubbles of all sizes are created, even life-size ones.  Spend the afternoon a...

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: Holiday, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate New Year's Eve with us as we host Edsel Entertainment's Bubble Show!  Be amazed as bubbles of all sizes are created, even life-size ones.

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.

A Craft for Small Hands

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Make a fun and simple craft and listen to a short story. Come dressed to make a mess.

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Make a fun and simple craft and listen to a short story. Come dressed to make a mess.

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.

A Craft for Small Hands

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Make a fun and simple craft and listen to a short story. Come dressed to make a mess.

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Make a fun and simple craft and listen to a short story. Come dressed to make a mess.

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.