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Closed for WV Book Festival
Branches:
Main Library,
IDEA Lab,
Clendenin Branch Library,
Cross Lanes Branch Library,
Dunbar Branch Library,
Elk Valley Branch Library,
Glasgow Branch Library,
Marmet Branch Library,
Bookmobile,
Riverside Public Library,
Sissonville Branch Library,
St. Albans Branch Library
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This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group
Babies: 0-18 Months
Main Library
This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Baby and Me Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson 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 "Babies: 0-18 Months" group
Babies: 0-18 Months
Main Library
This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Baby Playgroup
10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months
Program Type:
Playgroups
Event Details:
Informal playgroup to encourage play and social interaction between parents, caregivers, babies, and toddlers.
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This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Main Library
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson 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
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
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Main Library
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Little Explorers Storytime
10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity.
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.
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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
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
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Playgroup
11:00am–11:30am
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
IDEA Lab Coding with Fiero Code
Library Branch:
IDEA Lab
Room:
IDEA Lab
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
IDEA Lab,
STEM
Event Details:
Stop by the IDEA Lab and do some coding with Fiero Code.
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group
Children,
Elementary: 6-11 Years,
Tweens: 10-12 Years
Main Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Chess Club for Kids
3:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room
Age Group:
Children,
Elementary: 6-11 Years,
Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type:
Gaming Sessions
Event Details:
Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in this community Chess Club held every other Thursday. Learn new chess skills while playing the game.
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Teen Advisory Club
4:30pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Teen Zone
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Want a say in your library? Come out to the Teen Zone while we take a quick half hour to talk with you and your peers about the programs, events, books, resources, services, and more that you want to see at KCPL Charleston!
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.
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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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
Elementary: 6-11 Years,
Tweens: 10-12 Years,
Family
Dunbar Branch Library
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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Robotics Club with WVSU Extension services
5:30pm–7:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch:
Dunbar Branch Library
Room:
Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years,
Tweens: 10-12 Years,
Family
Program Type:
Family Nights,
Gaming Sessions
Event Details:
Join us for another hands-on VEX Robotics adventure! Building on skills from last month’s session, young engineers will step into the role of Martian delivery drivers.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Movie and Adult Craft Night: Sand Art Potions & A Bunch of Hocus Pocus
5:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Join us for a bewitching evening of making sand art potions and watching the classic Halloween film Hocus Pocus. This program is for adults ages 18 and up. The movie is rated PG.
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.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Great Decisions
6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. In October, we will be discussing American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead.
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.
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