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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

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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

Event Details:

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

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes

Event Details:

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!

Robots! Build and program together

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm

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

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STEM

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Children

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM

Registration Required

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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

Program Type:

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

Event Details:

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	Elk Valley Branch Library	Riverside Public Library	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room	IDEA Lab	No room assigned	Clendenin Meeting Room	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	Dunbar Meeting Room	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting Room	St. Albans Community Room
All Day	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 This event is in the "Family" group Celebrate Week of the Young Child! All Day 4/1–4/7 Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Family Main 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 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, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Family Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes Event Details: Attend one of our weekly storytimes, visit our playtables, or checkout some books to celebrate Week of the Young Child^®. 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.			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Craft: Lollipop Bunnies All Day 4/1–4/30 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use a few craft items to turn a lollipop into an Easter Bunny.
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.					Reservation AARP TAX AIDE 10:30am–12:30pm Dunbar Branch Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting TAX HELP FOR SENIORS AND LOW INCOME
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1:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Spring Birds in a Nest 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Clendenin 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: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a spring decoration for your home. Colorful birds, nests and eggs are a sure sign of spring! Put your special touch on it!
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3:00pm						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 "Teens" group Peep Dioramas 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Cross Lanes 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 "Teens" 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: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a unique scene using marshmallow peeps as your characters. All supplies will be provided, including a cardboard box to use as a base. Display your diorama at the library for a chance to win a prize. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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5:30pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Basket Tags with Cricut 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors IDEA Lab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: IDEA Lab Room: IDEA Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab Registration Required Event Details: Add a little something special to your Spring gift baskets by personalizing acrylic gift tags with the IDEA Lab's Cricut machine! 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.
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6:00pm							This event is in the "Family" group Family Fun Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Family Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights Event Details: Join us for Family Fun Night! Come enjoy quality time with your family at the library. **Activities for this program will vary - Activities may include crafts, board games, team games, or challenges. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Craft Time: Garden Sign 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: April book club book will be Last Woman Standing by Amy Gentry	This event is in the "Family" group Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus 6:00pm–7:30pm Family Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Family Nights Event Details: April 4th is the 20th anniversary of " Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus." Join Ms. Danielle for a story time and crafts centered around the book. Mo Willems is one of her favorite authors and he's sure to become one of yours also.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group St Albans Writes 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Events Event Details: The Advisory Board of the St. Albans Branch Library is proud to present St. Albans Writes...a monthly speaker series featuring local authors. Matthew Perry grew up down by the old drive-in theater in St. 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.
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