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Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories.

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: Storytimes
Event Details:

Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories.

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.

Playgroup Text

Playgroup

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Book cover

Cross Lanes Fiction Addiction

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Aubry and Jessica for a new evening book club where we explore a different genre of fiction each month. This month we will be discussing the holiday romance Lovelight Farms by...

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join Aubry and Jessica for a new evening book club where we explore a different genre of fiction each month. This month we will be discussing the holiday romance Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison.

3D Snowflake

3D Doodle Ornament

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and try out the new STEM tool here at the library! Create a holiday ornament or other creation with a 3D Doodle Pen. Families may be asked to share a pen depending on avail...

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:

Drop in and try out the new STEM tool here at the library! Create a holiday ornament or other creation with a 3D Doodle Pen. Families may be asked to share a pen depending on availability.

Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories.

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: Storytimes
Event Details:

Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories.

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.

Playgroup Text

Playgroup

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Holiday Open House

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit at the Cross Lanes Library's Annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of holiday crafts, punch, and cookies. Wear your most over-the-top ho...

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

Get in the holiday spirit at the Cross Lanes Library's Annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of holiday crafts, punch, and cookies. Wear your most over-the-top holiday attire.

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.

Holdiay Book Group Party

Cross Lanes Book Group Holiday Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get into the spirit with the Cross Lanes Book Group's annual holiday party - a delightful celebration of tasty treats and wonderful company, where once a year books take a back sea...

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Get into the spirit with the Cross Lanes Book Group's annual holiday party - a delightful celebration of tasty treats and wonderful company, where once a year books take a back seat!

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.

Program flyer

Taste Test Tuesday

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Try a variety of candy canes at this month's taste test! 

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Try a variety of candy canes at this month's taste test! 

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.

Playgroup Text

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.

Soap sample

Melt and pour soap

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a luxurious treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone else in this beginner's soap-making class. We will be using the melt-and-pour method to create your soap. Mak...

Required
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Create a luxurious treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone else in this beginner's soap-making class. We will be using the melt-and-pour method to create your soap.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Christmas

12/23/2024 @ 5:00pm to 12/25/2024 @ 9:00pm
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library
Noon Year's Eve

Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Do you have children who would love to stay up late and celebrate the end of the year, but it's beyond their bedtime? Come join us for our NOON Year's Eve party, where we'll celebr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Do you have children who would love to stay up late and celebrate the end of the year, but it's beyond their bedtime? Come join us for our NOON Year's Eve party, where we'll celebrate at 12 noon! Registration opens December 3 at 10:00 am.

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.

New Year

12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm to 01/01/2025 @ 9:00pm
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library

Indoor Snowball Fight

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Contests, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for all of the fun of a traditional snowball fight without any of the cold! Create a "snowball" launcher using everyday household items and test it out in a mar...

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Contests, STEM
Event Details:

Stop by the library for all of the fun of a traditional snowball fight without any of the cold! Create a "snowball" launcher using everyday household items and test it out in a marshmallow "snowball" battle royale! 

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.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Tote bags

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create your own unique tote bag while learning about some of our cool makerspace technology! We will create your design on our Silhouette Cameo, print it on heat transfer vinyl, an...

Required
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Create your own unique tote bag while learning about some of our cool makerspace technology!

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Chocolate Games

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Contests, Other
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Competition can be oh so sweet! Join us as we compete in a variety of chocolate based tasks, including a chocolate sandwich cookie stacking challenge, for a chance to win some choc...

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Contests, Other
Event Details:

Competition can be oh so sweet! Join us as we compete in a variety of chocolate based tasks, including a chocolate sandwich cookie stacking challenge, for a chance to win some chocolate of your own to take home.

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.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Beaded Snowflake

Beaded Snowflake - Kids

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a sparkly beaded snowflake at this family friendly program.

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a sparkly beaded snowflake at this family friendly program.

Kids in Snow

BINGO - Winter

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Let's play BINGO! Come play a few games and maybe earn some prizes.

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let's play BINGO! Come play a few games and maybe earn some prizes.

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.

Samples

Fantasy-Inspired Mini Door Wreath

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create your own whimsical door to adventure! Using vine wreaths, wooden sticks, and flowers, we will make and decorate fantasy-inspired mini door wreaths, perfect for a bookshelf o...

Required
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create your own whimsical door to adventure! Using vine wreaths, wooden sticks, and flowers, we will make and decorate fantasy-inspired mini door wreaths, perfect for a bookshelf or fairy garden.  

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.

VOX Books

Quiet Reading Club

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Let the books do the talking. Explore the Read Aloud and Playaway collections here at the library. Pick up a free pair of colorful earbuds just for dropping by. 

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let the books do the talking. Explore the Read Aloud and Playaway collections here at the library. Pick up a free pair of colorful earbuds just for dropping by. 

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

SDD Closing

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library