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Name: Holiday Open House
Start: 2024-12-14T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-14T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Clendenin Branch Library

Featured Events

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

Bring in the holiday season with a celebration at the library. Visit with Santa, help decorate the library's Christmas tree, and have your picture drawn by Caricature artist Gordon Parker.

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

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 Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Waitlist

Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

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

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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Families Paint: Tinsel & Trees

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights, Holiday

Age Group:

Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Open

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights, Holiday

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Make sure to register for Elk Valley Library's monthly painting night, designed for the whole family. This month, we will paint a festive holiday fir tree, and you can be as creative as you want with your masterpiece!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Accessibility

Inclement Weather

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

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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Waitlist

Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

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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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

Program Type:

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.* **

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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:

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

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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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.

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 some comfy, painting-appropriate clothes and join us for some stories about painting and time to do some free-form painting. All you need to bring is a little creativity. 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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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Winter Watch Challenge All Day 1/1 - 1/31 All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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.* ** 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. ADULT SNOWMAN I SPY 01/03/2025 @ 9:30am - 01/31/2025 @ 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: COME IN FROM THE COLD AND HUNT ALONG WITH US!!! THE SNOWMEN HAVE INVAIDED THE LIBRARY!! HELP US FIND ALL OF THEM HIDDEN IN THE LIBRARY!
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Children's Martin Luther King I Spy All Day Children, Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Children's Martin Luther King I Spy All Day Children, Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Children's Martin Luther King I Spy All Day Children, Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Children's Martin Luther King I Spy All Day Children, Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Children's Martin Luther King I Spy All Day Children, Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Children's Martin Luther King I Spy All Day Children, Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you find all the hidden pictures? Come visit us and try your hand at searching high and low for the pictures hidden throughout the children's area! When you find the all, you can turn it in at the desk for a special prize!
10 am			This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. Baby and Me Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Babies: 0-18 Months Main Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Interactive program with books, songs, tickle rhymes, knee bounces and more!	This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Tiny Tots Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Toddlers: 18-36 Months Main Library This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Interactive program with books, songs, musical instruments, play and more! 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. Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Cross Lanes Branch Library 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. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories. Storytime will be canceled in the event that Kanawha County Schools are closed. 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. 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.	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. Lil' Bookworms Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Dunbar Branch Library 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. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for Lil' Bookworms Storytime as we explore learning through songs, poems, music, books, movement and more! Disclaimer(s) 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video 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.
11 am				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. Playgroup 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Cross Lanes Branch Library 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. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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. Playgroup 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Cross Lanes Branch Library 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. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering. Disclaimer(s) 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Step into Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Family St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Stories, songs, puppets, and more! 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. 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. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Story time: Snowy 11:00am - 12:00pm Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Come listen to "If its Snowy and You Know it Clap Your Paws" by Kim Norman. Crafts will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Photo & Video 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.	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. Lil' Tinkers Playgroup 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Dunbar Branch Library 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. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Join us for Lil' Tinkers Playgroup. During our play sessions we will explore cognitive, social, and emotional development, along with mastering fine and gross motor skills, all through play! Disclaimer(s) 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video 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. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Story time: Snowmen 11:00am - 12:00pm Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Glasgow Branch Library This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group. Library Branch: Glasgow Branch Library Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: "Snowmen at Work" will be our story. Foam snowman will be our craft. Disclaimer(s) Photo & Video 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Beaded Snowflake Suncatcher - Adult 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Create a beautiful beaded snowflake at this make and take program. Adults and teens aged 12 and up can register beginning January 3. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. All Abilities Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Join us for All Abilities Club! 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video 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.
2 pm	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. Winter Watch Movie and Crafternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Main Library 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. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Winter Library Club Event Details: Join us to watch Flubber and make your very own gooey slime. Don't forget to register for our Winter Watch Challenge while you're at the library! The Winter Watch Challenge will take place Jan. 1-31, 2025. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video 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.					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. New Year, New Hobby: Diamond Painting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Are you looking to try something new in the New Year? Join us for our New Year, New Hobby series. We will be hosting events on Fridays throughout January, each featuring ways to get started with a new hobby. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video 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.	This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Family STEM: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2:00pm - 3:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Main Library This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytimes Event Details: Join us to share books about Dr. King. Then make a podium or graph out a word representing his beliefs 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. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Peaceful Reading Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Want to join a book club but don't enjoy the stress of forced conversation or the pressure of assigned reading? Then the Peaceful Reading Club is for you! Join us for quiet reading time where you BYOB - Bring Your Own Book. 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.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Tuesdays: Artemis Spaceship Simulator 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors IDEA Lab Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: IDEA Lab Room: IDEA Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops, IDEA Lab, STEM Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for Tech Tuesday at the library! Explore the wonders of space with the Artemis Spaceship Simulator software. Step into the cockpit of a spacecraft and experience the thrill of space exploration firsthand. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Books & More Storytime: Painting Party 5:30pm - 6:15pm Children, Family, All Ages Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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 some comfy, painting-appropriate clothes and join us for some stories about painting and time to do some free-form painting. All you need to bring is a little creativity. Registration not required. 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. 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. Photo & Video 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Craft Time - Faux Tile Mosaic 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Elk Valley Branch Library Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Learn a great way to recycle magazines and make art that looks like a faux ceramic mosaic. This easy recycled magazine art uses a technique that makes the paper look like ceramic mosaic tiles! All materials will be provided. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video 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.		This event is in the "Family" group. Family Fun Night 5:30pm - 6:30pm Family St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Family Nights Event Details: Join us for an evening of family fun. 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Tweens: New Year, New Vision 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years Elk Valley Branch Library Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: It's a new year, so it's a great time to think about the goals you want to accomplish during the next 365 days. What better way for your tween to do that than with a vision board? 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Photo & Video 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cooks and Books 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Show and Tell Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: Are you interested in joining a book club, but aren't sure you would be interested in the selected titles? In our Show and Tell Book Club, you get to choose.

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