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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

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

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

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Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Registration Required

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

Noon Year's Eve in blue letters with purple background

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library

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Holiday, Storytimes

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Family

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes

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3...2...1...--Count down to the best family "Noon" Year's Eve party in Charleston! Children and families are invited to celebrate the New Year by counting down the minutes until noon!

Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

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Begin the holiday season with the The Charleston Ballet at our annual Nutcracker Storytime!

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Branches	Main Library			IDEA Lab	Clendenin Branch Library		Cross Lanes Branch Library	Dunbar Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	Clendenin Meeting Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	St. Albans Community Room
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group StoryWalk® Reading Adventure All Day 2/27–3/28 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 Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages Program Type: StoryWalk® Event Details: Enjoy a picture book on big pages as you walk around Children's Services. Complete the related activities and get a prize! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Irish I SPY Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1–3/18 Children, Family Main Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Stop in and complete the Irish I Spy Scavenger Hunt in Children's Services. Get a prize! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group Irish Crafts All Day 3/6–3/17 Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years Main Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get ready for St. Patrick's Day! Stop in to make Irish crafts. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Staycation with KCPL! All Day 3/13–3/18 Children, Family Main Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Enjoy spring break by taking a Staycation with KCPL! Events are scheduled at all locations, so check it out and have some fun at YOUR library! 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 "All Ages" group Make Your Own Pi Bracelet All Day 3/13–3/18 All Ages IDEA Lab This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: IDEA Lab Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, STEM Event Details: Stop by the IDEA Lab from March 13th - 18th to pick up your own pi bracelet kit! Each number of pi will have it's own color. It's up to you to piece it together... like a pie! Supplies may be limited. 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 "All Ages" group Puzzle Exchange All Day 2/1–3/28 All Ages Clendenin Branch Library 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: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Jigsaw puzzles are on display at the Clendenin Library. Bring a puzzle and swap it for one of the library's. This event is in the "Family" group Family Craft: Cat in the Hat's Hat All Day 3/1–3/28 Family Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Dr. Seuss all month. Make a red and white striped hat just like the Cat in the Hat. This event is in the "Family" group Spring Break Staycation All Day Family Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a St. Patrick's I Spy Bottle. See if your family and friends can find the objects you hide inside.				This event is in the "All Ages" group I Spy: Spring Break Edition All Day 3/13–3/18 All Ages St. Albans Branch Library 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Patrons of all ages are invited to join in a special I Spy featuring Spring related pictures hidden in various spots in the library. 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.
10:00am			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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, knees bounces and more!
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10:30am			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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, and babies.
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12:00pm							This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Board-em Busters 12:00pm–4:00pm Family, All Ages Cross Lanes 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: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop in between noon and 4 and try out our growing selection of board and card games!
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1:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Workshop: Forming a Nonprofit in West Virginia 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Jennifer Twyman of the West Virginia Secretary of State Office will teach you how to form a nonprofit organization in the state of West Virginia. 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 "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group Donkey Hodie PBS Storytime and Activity 1:00pm–2:00pm Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years Main Library This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" 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 Dickinson Room Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Donkey Hodie and her pals empower kids to dream big and overcome obstacles while laughing themselves silly along the way!
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4:00pm						This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Secret Storage Box 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Clendenin Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you need to stash a couple small valuables in a place where no one will find them? Upcycle an old book into a secret storage box. It can be tucked away in a bookshelf and only you will know it isn’t just another book on the shelf.
4:15pm
4:30pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Couponing Class 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Cross Lanes Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Make your money go further by attending this free class hosted by the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Attendees will learn the most effective ways to use money-saving coupons found in the newspaper and available free online.
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6:00pm								This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Betwixt and BeTWEEN 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Tweens ages 10-12 can join us for an evening of music, games, and crafts. Betwixt and BeTween. Where a Tween can be a Tween. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Show and Tell Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" 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: 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 . Maybe you just want to listen to what other readers have to say. That's okay, too.
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