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Name: Noon Year's Eve Party
Start: 2024-12-31T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Clendenin Branch Library

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Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

3...2...1...--Count down to the best family "Noon" Year's Eve party in Clendenin! Children and families are invited to celebrate the New Year by counting down the minutes until noon!

Winter Watch Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31

Beanstack

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Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

Event Details:

Watch 5 movies between January 1 through January 31 to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a movie popcorn basket. One grand prize is available at each branch library location.* **

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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.

Books & More Storytime: New Year, New Books!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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

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Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, 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, Storytimes

Event Details:

Did you get new books over the holidays? Want to find some new reads? Join us for some stories and activities, and bring a few of your gently read books to talk about and swap with your library friends!

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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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Cooks and Books

Monday, January 13, 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

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.

Books & More Storytime: Painting Party

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, 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, Storytimes

Event Details:

Wear your comfy, painting-appropriate clothes and join us for some stories about painting and time to try your hand at free-form painting. All you need to bring is a little creativity. 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Card-Making to Combat Loneliness

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

IDEA Lab at IDEA Lab

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Age Group:

Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: IDEA Lab

Room: IDEA Lab

Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Event Details:

Join us on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for a card-making program to help brighten the day of isolated seniors in the Kanawha County community.

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Accessibility

Inclement Weather

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

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Card-Making to Combat Loneliness

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Age Group:

Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Holiday

Event Details:

Join us on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for a card-making program to help brighten the day of isolated seniors in the Kanawha County community.

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Inclement Weather

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

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Finger Knitting Fun with the George Washington High Crochet Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Event Details:

Members of the GW Crochet Club will help youth age 9 - 15 finger knit a winter beanie. All supplies provided. Registration not required.

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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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Books & More Storytime: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, 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, Storytimes

Event Details:

It's officially National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

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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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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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