Upcoming Events

Name: Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet
Start: 2024-11-30T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-30T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Family Nights, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Family Nights, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other

Event Details:

Begin the holiday season with the The Charleston Ballet at our Nutcracker Storytime!

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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.

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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.

Books & More Storytime: Letters to Santa

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join us for stories and activities including writing a letter to Santa, which we will send with the library's magic mailbox...with service direct to the North Pole! Registration not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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.

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Holiday Open House: The Snowy Day StoryWalk®

All Day 12/5

Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday, StoryWalk®, Other

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Holiday, StoryWalk®, Other

Event Details:

Enjoy a classic and award winning picture book on big pages. Follow Peter; a child who explores the outdoors when the world is blanketed in snow. Located on the first floor.

Holiday Open House

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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.

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Holiday Open House: Pictures with Krampus

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Main 116 Teen Study Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

Teens, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 116 Teen Study Room

Age Group: Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

Santa isn't the only magical being during the holidays! Come take pictures with another holiday figure- Krampus! Pictures will be in the Teen Zone on the first floor. All ages welcome.

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Holiday Open House: North Pole Adventures

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts, Storytimes, Other

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts, Storytimes, Other

Event Details:

Bring the whole family by Children's Services at Main and experience your very own North Pole Adventures!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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.

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Holiday Happenings!

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

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, All Ages

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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, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Event Details:

It is an afternoon of free holiday fun! Children of all ages are invited to share their Christmas lists with visitors from the North Pole beginning at 2 pm. Bring your camera to take holiday photos of your children with Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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.

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Cooks and Books

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Cooks and Books is a discussion group that will meet on the second Monday of every other month to share recipes and explore beautiful cookbooks together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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.

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Read All About It

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Sissonville Branch Library

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!

Epic Game Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

Program Type: Gaming Sessions

Event Details:

Join us for an Epic Game Night!!! We will have Card Games, Board Games, and Video Games! Tell a friend or bring a friend! It's going to be a fun night!!

Turkey Race

6:00pm - 7:45pm

Family, All Ages

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Family, All Ages

Program Type: Family Nights, STEM

Event Details:

Join us for a Turkey Race! Whose Turkey is going to be the fastest? Is it going to be yours? Try your Luck! At our Thanksgiving Science Experiment.

Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Sissonville Branch Library

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 Miss Danielle for Sensory Play!! She will have different textured materials for your little ones to explore.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 2:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 9:00pm

Some Branches

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

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm

Family, All Ages

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Family, All Ages

Program Type: Movies & Performances

Event Details:

Join us for a WIntery Movie Night. Come in your PJ's or comfy clothes. We will be showing two short movies of the famous snowman. There will be light refreshments and of course popcorn.

Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Sissonville Branch Library

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 us for Sensory Play! Miss Danielle will have different textured items for your little ones to explore.

Holiday Contest Kick-off

6:00pm - 7:30pm

All Ages

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

At this special holiday event, enjoy some fun Christmas contests as we kick-off the festivities in Sissonville! Participate in a hilarious Ugly Sweater Competition (family-friendly sweaters only!) or a Cookie Baking Competition.

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.

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Tots Storytime and Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Sissonville Branch Library

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 Miss Danielle for a story time and themed craft. Stay after for playgroup to let those little ones get some energy out right before nap time.

Golden Years: Bingo

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

At the Golden Years program, we'll be playing Bingo and making a simple craft. Maybe you'll win a prize!

Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring food to share if you wish!

Ornament Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Family

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Make several ornaments in this festive Ornament Workshop! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! Follow the easy instructions provided at each workstation to make the ornament described.

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Sissonville Holiday Open House

6:00pm - 7:30pm

All Ages

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

Welcome back to another fun holiday party at the Sissonville Library! Look forward to delicious punch and cookies, meeting Santa, and participating in games and crafts!

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

Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Sissonville Branch Library

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.

Read All About It

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussions

Event Details:

Ornament Making

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Do you need a last minute gift for a family member or friend? Why not make them one! Homemade gifts really come from the heart. Join us for an evening of crafting and making ornaments. Tell a friend or bring a friend!!!

Tots Storytime and Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Sissonville Branch Library

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.

Christmas

12/23/2024 @ 5:00pm - 12/25/2024 @ 9:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Winter Craft Session

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Family

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

In this winter drop-in activity, find snowy craft workstations throughout the library for participants of all ages. Need something to do while school is out? Stop in and make a cute snowman friend!

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Noon Years Eve

11:00am - 12:30pm

All Ages

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Event Details:

It's back by popular demand! Sissonville Libraries Noon Years Eve Party!!! Come ring in the Noon Year with us! We will have party favors and crafts. Oh and let's not forget the music.

New Year

12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm - 01/01/2025 @ 9:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

SDD Closing

9:00am - 9:00pm

Some Branches

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

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