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Name: Black History Month Reading Challenge
Start: 2025-02-01
End: 2025-02-28
Location: KCPL Beanstack

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Black History Month Reading Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Beanstack

Program Type:

Reading Challenge

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge

Event Details:

Join us on Beanstack in February for our Black History Month Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read one book written by a Black author or illustrated by a Black artist.

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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: Thank a Mail Carrier Day

Tuesday, February 4, 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 Thank a Mail Carrier Day! Learn more about these public service workers and the US Postal Service through stories, songs, and activities.

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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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STEAM: Small Loom Weaving

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, STEM

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, STEM

Event Details:

Learn to weave on a small loom and make a cardboard loom to take home. You will learn to weave a potholder or coaster in this class.

Sensory Storytime: Gingerbread House

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Clendenin Meeting Room at Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Playgroups, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Room: Clendenin Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes

Event Details:

Come for an active Storytime. The stories will let you be involved by acting out stories and play games about the story's theme. Playgroup follows Storytime.

Valentine Cake Pops

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Family, All Ages

Open

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: Family, All Ages

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Holiday, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Bring the family for this Valentine treat. Learn to make and decorate a delicious cake pop. Make one to eat at the event and make another to take home.

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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.

Books & More Storytime: National Guitar Day

Tuesday, February 11, 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:

Learn about guitars and the music they make through stories and activities. Registration not required.

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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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Valentine's Gnome Paint Along

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Join us for a paint along! This month we will be painting a cute Valentine's Day themed Gnome.

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Family STEM: SpiroMath

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

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

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Create beautiful spirograph art using math skills. This program allows 'math' kids to explore their artistic side while motivating 'art' kids to use math concepts to design amazing spirograph art.

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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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Books & More Storytime: Presidential Trivia

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Main 406 John L. and Maude Dickenson Storytime 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 John L. and Maude Dickenson Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes

Event Details:

Do you know your US presidents? Who was the first president? Who was the first American-born president? When was Presidents Day first celebrated? Come test your knowledge with your library friends. 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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Family STEM: Learn to Code with the Presidents: Ozobots

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM, Storytimes

Age Group:

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

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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: STEM, Storytimes

Event Details:

Learn to code! Creating code with markers to to take a robotic ball for a spin around the presidential monuments. Free parking in Summers Street garage.

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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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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 "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. Baby Playgroup 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Playgroups Event Details: Informal playgroup to encourage play and social interaction between parents, caregivers, babies, and toddlers.	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. Jump into Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Partner with us to begin fostering a love of reading and books in our youngest library patron 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. 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 "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. Sensory Play 10:30am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Sissonville 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: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for Sensory Play! Miss Danielle will have different textured items for your little ones to explore.	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 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Born to Read 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest patrons. 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. 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. Stay 'n Play 11:00am - 11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playgroups Event Details: Stick around after storytime for a playgroup for preschool-aged kiddoes. This is a great opportunity for children to interact and socialize with others their age. Same goes for you, adults! Meet other caregivers while the kids ha 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. 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 "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Stay to Play: Birth to Three 11:30am - 12:00pm Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Meet up with other caregivers and their wee ones. Explore our growing collection of sensory toys and activities while sharing time together and making new friends. 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' 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.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. 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. Sensory Storytime: Gingerbread House 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes Event Details: Come for an active Storytime. The stories will let you be involved by acting out stories and play games about the story's theme. Playgroup follows Storytime.

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