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Sensory Play

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for sensory play. Miss Danielle will have bins with 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: Other
Event Details:

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

Playgroup Text

Playgroup

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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.

Step into Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Stories, songs, puppets, and more!

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.

If its Snowy and you know it Clap Your Paws" by Kim Norman

Story time: Snowy

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Come listen to "If its Snowy and You Know it Clap Your Paws" by Kim Norman. Crafts will be provided.

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

Come listen to "If its Snowy and You Know it Clap Your Paws" by Kim Norman. Crafts will be 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.

All Abilities Club flyer with all dates and craft supplies photo at the top, large pink text

All Abilities Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for All Abilities Club! This program is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and accompanying care partners, but all abilities are welcome!&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for All Abilities Club!

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.

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.

Kenna Homes @ South Charleston

Wednesday, January 15, 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.

Art Club

Art Club: Relief Printing

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends in the Teen Zone and join us in making relief prints with erasers. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own sketch books!

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends in the Teen Zone and join us in making relief prints with erasers. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own sketch books!

Martin Luther King I have a dream

Children's Martin Luther King I Spy

All Day
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you c...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize! 

Storytime reading

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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.

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Little Explorers Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity.

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.

Playgroup children playing

Lil' Tinkers Playgroup

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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.

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.

"Snowmen at Work" by Caralyn Buehner

Story time: Snowmen

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glasgow Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

"Snowmen at Work" will be our story. Foam snowman will be our craft.

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

"Snowmen at Work" will be our story. Foam snowman will be our craft.

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.

Read All About It

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Sissonville Library book discussion group for a fun book chat! Ask at the library to find out what book is being featured this month. Refreshments will be provided but fee...

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

Join the Sissonville Library book discussion group for a fun book chat! Ask at the library to find out what book is being featured this month. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring a dish to share if you wish!

Cabin Creek Health Center @ Cabin Creek

Thursday, January 16, 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.

Family Fun Night

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Family Nights
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of family fun.

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of family fun.

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.

Dragon Day

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Sissonville Library for Appreciate a Dragon Day. We will be make dragon themed crafts. All materials will be provided. 

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

Join the Sissonville Library for Appreciate a Dragon Day. We will be make dragon themed crafts. All materials will be

 provided. 

Martin Luther King I have a dream

Children's Martin Luther King I Spy

All Day
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you c...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize! 

New Year, New Hobby full event list

New Year, New Hobby: Diamond Painting

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking to try something new in the New Year? Join us for our New Year, New Hobby series. We will be hosting events on Fridays throughout January, each featuring ways to ge...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Are you looking to try something new in the New Year? Join us for our New Year, New Hobby series. We will be hosting events on Fridays throughout January, each featuring ways to get started with a new hobby.

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.

Martin Luther King I have a dream

Children's Martin Luther King I Spy

All Day
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you c...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize! 

Sewing Machine Demonstrations

All Day
Clendenin Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Have you wanted to use a sewing machine but didn't know how? Demonstrations will be held throughout the day to show how they work. You can even try it out afterward and then regist...

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Have you wanted to use a sewing machine but didn't know how? Demonstrations will be held throughout the day to show how they work. You can even try it out afterward and then register for upcoming sewing classes.

Tiny Art Workshop

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in and paint a masterpiece onto a tiny canvas.  Your art will be on exhibit at the St Albans Branch January 30, 2025-February 8, 2025, after which you may pick it up. &nb...

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and paint a masterpiece onto a tiny canvas.  Your art will be on exhibit at the St Albans Branch January 30, 2025-February 8, 2025, after which you may pick it up.  All supplies will be provided by the library.

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.

Beaded Snowflake

Beaded Snowflake Suncatcher - Adult

Saturday, January 18, 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 a beautiful beaded snowflake at this make and take program. Adults and teens aged 12 and up can register beginning January 3.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a beautiful beaded snowflake at this make and take program. Adults and teens aged 12 and up can register beginning January 3.

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.

Inclement Weather

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

king plus book

Super Saturday Family STEM: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Event Details:

Join us to share books about Dr. King. Then make a podium for him to give his speech or graph out a word representing his beliefs on graphing paper.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us to share books about Dr. King. Then make a podium for him to give his speech or graph out a word representing his beliefs on graphing paper.

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.

Peaceful Reading Club

Peaceful Reading Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Want to join a book club but don't enjoy the stress of forced conversation or the pressure of assigned reading? Then the Peaceful Reading Club is for you! Join us for quiet reading...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Want to join a book club but don't enjoy the stress of forced conversation or the pressure of assigned reading? Then the Peaceful Reading Club is for you! Join us for quiet reading time where you BYOB - Bring Your Own Book.

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.