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Foamtastic Fun Party

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: Family, All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Club

Event Details:

It's a Foamtastic Fun party for the end of Summer Library Club! Entertainer Robert Edsel Young provides a mountain of foam for you to play in! This safe, unforgettable, magical experience is for all ages. Come prepared to get wet!

SpheroBolt Zombie Maze

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library

Program Type:

IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

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Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library

Room: St. Albans Community 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!

Family STEM: Build and program a robot

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm

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

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Cooks and Books

Monday, September 8, 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:

This month, we will be discussing food that centers us in place.

Family STEM: Mothman vs Braxie: Make a 3D Cryptid

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, 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 Dickinson Craft Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytimes

Event Details:

Celebrate the history and mystery of cryptids, especially the wild and wonderful ones of West Virginia! Use our 3D Doodle pens to make a cryptid to take home.

Cooks and Books

Monday, November 10, 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:

This month, we will sharing our holiday recipes, whether it is tried-and-true or something new!

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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	Nitro Public Library (Affiliate)	Riverside Public Library	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library	Beanstack
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Picture Book Month Challenge! All Day 11/1–11/30 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: November is Picture Book Month, an entire month dedicated to celebrating some of the best children's books of all time. Each KCPL location has set a goal of the number of picture books to be checked out during November. 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 "All Ages" group Kindness Club Food Drive All Day 11/14–12/9 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Help spread kindness by donating nonperishable food items to benefit the Covenant House food pantry. Collection boxes will be located near circulation desks at the Main Library. Organized by the KCPL Kids' Kindness Club. Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	Closing Closed All Day 11/24–11/25 Some Branches 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, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Description: All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group National Novel Writing Month Challenge All Day 11/1–11/30 Teens, Adults Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: National Novel Writing Month is an annual writing project that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days!

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

Nitro Public Library (Affiliate)

Riverside Public Library

Sissonville Branch Library

St. Albans Branch Library

Beanstack

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All Day

Picture Book Month Challenge!

All Day 11/1–11/30

All Ages

Main Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

November is Picture Book Month, an entire month dedicated to celebrating some of the best children's books of all time. Each KCPL location has set a goal of the number of picture books to be checked out during November.

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.

Kindness Club Food Drive

All Day 11/14–12/9

All Ages

Main Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Help spread kindness by donating nonperishable food items to benefit the Covenant House food pantry. Collection boxes will be located near circulation desks at the Main Library. Organized by the KCPL Kids' Kindness Club.

Closing

Closed

All Day 11/24–11/25

All Day 11/24–11/25

Some Branches

Branches:

Description:

All KCPL locations will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

National Novel Writing Month Challenge

All Day 11/1–11/30

Teens, Adults

Beanstack

Virtual Event

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Virtual Events

Event Details:

National Novel Writing Month is an annual writing project that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days!

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