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Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Challenge

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

Beanstack

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Reading Challenge, Virtual Events

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge, Virtual Events

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Join us in May for our Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Challenge. We challenge you to read one book that makes you happy this month, whether it is an old favorite or something completely new!

Cooks and Books

Monday, May 12, 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

Registration Required

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.

Black line drawing of miniature horse with text Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

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: Summer Library Club

Event Details:

Learn about the different colors and breeds of miniature horses as we begin our 2025 Summer Library Club, "Color Our World". We will have a short presentation every 30 minutes followed by visits with the Itty Bitty Therapy Horses.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

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: Summer Library Club

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SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Elk Valley 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: Summer Library Club

Event Details:

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Riverside Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Riverside Public 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: Summer Library Club

Event Details:

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

St. Albans Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: St. Albans 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: Summer Library Club

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SLC: PBS Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family

Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Event Details:

What is your favorite PBS Kids character? Find out which beloved character will help us learn to play together with toys and activities. It will be a colorful time!

SpheroBolt Zombie Maze

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club

Event Details:

Guide your SpheroBolt through a zombie horde to the safety of a hospital! But be careful – if you hit a zombie, you get infected!

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Dunbar Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Dunbar 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: Summer Library Club

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Women's History Month Reading Challenge All Day 3/1 - 3/31 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: Reading Challenge Event Details: Join us on Beanstack in March for our Women's History Month Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read one book written by a female author or illustrated by a female artist. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kanawha Mall 10:00am - 1:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
11 am					This event is in the "All Ages" group. Plant a seed day 11:00am - 6:30pm All Ages Marmet Branch Library Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Marmet Branch Library Room: Marmet Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Other Event Details: Plant a Seed Day is Thursday, March 20th and we are celebrating with an all day event that will be held at the Marmet Women's Club. You can come in at anytime between the hrs. of 11am-6:30pm and plant a vegetable seed.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Brick Builders Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Family, All Ages Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: STEM Event Details: Bring the family and spend the afternoon building together. Build what you want and also try for the special challenge build. Get a club member card for extra perks. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bunny Bash! 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Other Event Details: Exceptional Possibilities WV and KCPL Children's Services host an afternoon of spring crafts, cookie decorating, adaptive egg decorating, an egg hunt, photos with the Easter bunny, therapy bunnies, and a petting zoo with animals from Campbel 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Kanawha Mall 2:30pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Church of the Nazarene @ Campbells Creek 2:30pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kenna Homes @ South Charleston 2:30pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cabin Creek Health Center @ Cabin Creek 2:30pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Happily Never After: A Villainous Mystery Game 4:30pm - 6:30pm Children, Teens, Family, All Ages St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Family, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Other Event Details: The magic has been stolen! Can you defeat the most vile villains in history and restore the magic to the kingdom? 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. 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.
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: Wonder Women 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: March is Women's History Month! Join your library friends as we read stories and share the history of some Wonder Women, fictional and "for real life." Perfect program for families of all ages. No registration 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.

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