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

Featured Events

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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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.

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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All Day		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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Seuss-tastic Silhouettes All Day 3/1 - 3/5 Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Displays & Exhibits Event Details: Drop by the Dr. Seuss display to see if you can guess the Seuss characters from their outlines. Grab a coloring sheet or two and a craft kit to-go while you're here!
		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. Tiny Art Show All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Elk Valley Branch Library 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: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits Event Details: It's time to get crafty for Youth Art Month! Pick up a kit with all of the supplies you will need to create a miniature work of art on canvas. Once you have created your masterpiece, bring it back to the library to be added to our
10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Facebook 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: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Facebook 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: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Facebook 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: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Facebook 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: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Facebook 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: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Genealogy with Robert Coffield - Celtic Calling 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Zoom Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Virtual Events Event Details: Charleston lawyer Robert Coffield discusses his experience traveling to Ireland and how he unveiled his family history along the way. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Irish Trivia Speed-Rounds - Celtic Calling 10:00am - 4:00pm All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: During KCPL's Celtic Calling events, check our Facebook page between presentations for speed-rounds of Irish trivia. Can you answer the questions correctly?
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12 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Celtic Music with Patrick O’Flaherty - Celtic Calling 12:00pm - 1:30pm All Ages Zoom Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies & Performances, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Musician Patrick O'Flaherty performs traditional Celtic tunes for an afternoon of family fun. Formerly raised in Ireland, O'Flaherty has been a musician for three decades and is a practitioner of Irish mandolin and harmonica.
1 pm
2 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. The Art of Wooden Flute-Making with Patrick Olwell - Celtic Calling 2:00pm - 3:30pm All Ages Zoom Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances, Virtual Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Patrick Olwell and sons Aaron and Matthew Olwell are instrument makers and musicians from Nelson County, Virginia.
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: 20 Event Details: Thursday Book Club will be reading Nella Last's War by Richard Broad and Suzie Fleming, which will be available to check out at the Dunbar branch library beginning in February. 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.	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 "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.

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