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SLC: PBS Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library

Program Type:

Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family

Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Event Details:

What is your favorite PBS Kids character? Find out which beloved character will help us learn to play together with toys and activities. It will be a colorful time!

SpheroBolt Zombie Maze

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library

Program Type:

IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens

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Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting 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!

STEM: Ozobot Adventures at the Pony Swim

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Program Type:

STEM, Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

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

Open

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: STEM, Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the 100th Chincoteague Pony Swim—an iconic Virginia tradition made famous by Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague.

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!

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:

Cooks and Books is a discussion group that will meet on the second Monday of every other month to share recipes and explore beautiful cookbooks together.

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:

Cooks and Books is a discussion group that will meet on the second Monday of every other month to share recipes and explore beautiful cookbooks together.

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Branches	Main Library	Dunbar Branch Library		Elk Valley Branch Library	Bookmobile	Riverside Public Library	Sissonville Branch Library	St. Albans Branch Library
Rooms	Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room	No room assigned	Dunbar Meeting Room	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting Room	St. Albans Community Room
All Day		This event is in the "All Ages" group The Great Duck Hunt 06/02/2025 @ 9:30am–06/30/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Come in and help "Hunt" for the elusive Duck of Dunbar. Try your luck at finding our duck. Once found come to the Circ desk for 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. 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.
10:00am					This event is in the "All Ages" group Kanawha Mall 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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10:30am							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 Tots Storytime and Playgroup 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Playgroups, Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Danielle for a fun themed Storytime and craft. Stay after and let the little ones play.
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1:00pm			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 Monday Funday- STEM 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Dunbar Branch 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us every Monday, June-July for a fun STEM activity that with get you're brain thinking and your creativity flowing! 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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2:30pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Kanawha Mall 2:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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4:30pm								This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Beginning Coding with Fiero Code 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors St. Albans 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: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops, IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of 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. 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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5:30pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Bad Art Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Children, Family Elk Valley Branch 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Summer Library Club Event Details: Drop in for an evening of creative chaos! No skills required, just bring your imagination and a sense of humor. 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.		This event is in the "Family" group Paint Splatter Party 5:30pm–7:00pm Family Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This party will be messy!!Dress in something you would not mind getting paint on. Paint will be splashed and splattered on a variety of things. Come have some colorful fun with us. Paint and aprons will be provided. Disclaimer(s) 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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6:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Night Book Group 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Book Discussions Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Monday Night Book Group. This month, we will be discussing The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. 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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