Week Calendar

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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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.

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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: 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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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: 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 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 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.

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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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Time	Sun (11/28)	Mon (11/29)	Tue (11/30)	Wed (12/01)	Thu (12/02)	Fri (12/03)	Sat (12/04)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. NaNoWriMo Challenge All Day All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Contests, Virtual Events Event Details: Join us on Beanstack for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is an annual writing project that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. NaNoWriMo Challenge All Day All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Contests, Virtual Events Event Details: Join us on Beanstack for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is an annual writing project that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. NaNoWriMo Challenge All Day All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Contests, Virtual Events Event Details: Join us on Beanstack for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is an annual writing project that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Paper Gingerbread Village All Day 12/1 - 12/11 Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick Kits up starting December 1, 2021 Bring houses in for display starting December 13, 2021
10 am				This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Virtual Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Events Event Details: Enjoy a new story with us on Facebook.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. NaNoWriMo Co-Working Space 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Discord Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Discord Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us on Discord throughout November for a National Novel Writing Month support group. Melt away writer’s block with facilitated writing sprints and stay motivated by networking with other NaNoWriMo participants.
12 pm							This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Family" group. The Santa Scoot 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch 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 Program Type: Other Event Details: For this special event, drive through the library parking lot to see Santa Claus and share your Christmas wishes! Children who visit Santa will receive a treat and craft bag.
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2 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Candy for Dinner Taste Test 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages St. Albans Branch Library Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Have you ever wanted to just eat candy for dinner without missing out on some of your favorite flavors? If anyone can invent such a thing, well, the candyman can. Stop by the St. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holly Jolly Drive-Thru Event 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: The Kanawha County Public Library, in partnership with the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, will host a Holly Jolly Drive Thru event on Saturday, December 4 from 2-4 p.m. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Thursday Book Group 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Zoom Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Thursday Book Club will be reading West of Sunset by Stewart O'Nan, which will be available to check out at the Main Library beginning in November. Other pick up locations are available upon request. 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. Masks & Social Distancing All patrons age 3 and older are required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing of six feet or more to attend this event.	This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. 1st Chapter Fridays 3:00pm - 4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: Sneak peek of a variety of chapter books for children.
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens: Minecraft Online 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Discord Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Discord Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 PM on Discord and our Minecraft server! Email our Teen Services Librarian to receive an invitation to our server.	This event is in the "Family" group. Write a 5 Word Story 4:00pm - 5:00pm Family Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Family Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: What's happening in the wacky picture? Write a 5 word story to share online.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens: Minecraft Online 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Discord Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Discord Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 PM on Discord and our Minecraft server! Email our Teen Services Librarian to receive an invitation to our server.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. NaNoWriMo Co-Working Space 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Discord Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Discord Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us on Discord throughout November for a National Novel Writing Month support group. Melt away writer’s block with facilitated writing sprints and stay motivated by networking with other NaNoWriMo participants.

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