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Cooks and Books

Cooks and Books

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we will sharing our holiday recipes, whether it is tried-and-true or something new!

Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other
Event Details:

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

3D

Family STEM: 3D Doodler Pens

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

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

Create your own 3D holiday decorations or a special gift using our 3D Doodle pens! Choose from our fun designs or bring your own ideas to life.

Tentative Hold for Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other
Event Details:

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

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Shrinky-Jewelry

4:00pm–5:30pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family
IDEA Lab
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the IDEA Lab to make shrinky-dink jewelry! 

Draw your unique design on special shrinking paper, heat it up and watch it shrink, then attach it to the provided jewelry backings to make pins or a set of earrings. 

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.

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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.

Code Club: Interactive Story Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages
IDEA Lab
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you love reading Choose-Your-Own-Adventure stories as a kid? What about playing retro text-based RPGs like Zork or Planetfall? Have you ever wanted to create your own?

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.