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SLC: PBS Storytime

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

Main Library

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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

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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
Rooms	No room assigned	Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room	Teen Zone	No room assigned	Dunbar Meeting Room	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	No room assigned	Sissonville Meeting 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 "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tiny Art Show Exhibition All Day 7/10–7/26 Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages 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 "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Displays & Exhibits Event Details: Vote for your favorite art in the Main Library's Tiny Art Show, starting July 10 through July 26! The Tiny Art Show exhibit will be located on the third floor, with voting taking place for all age groups. 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 "Teens" group TEENS: Artist Trading Cards All Day 7/5–7/31 Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop by the Teen Zone to make Artist Trading Cards with paint pens, permanent markers, magazine clippings, and other miscellaneous materials. This is a great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle by giving old playing cards new life. 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 "All Ages" group Christmas in July Duck Hunt 07/05/2025 @ 9:30am–07/31/2025 @ 8:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Come join in the Hunt for our Santa Duck. He has flown in from the North Pole to visit us in July and has decided to play games of Hide and Seek. Once you find him go to the Circ desk and let the staff know where he is hiding. 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.
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 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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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 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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2:00pm										This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Old School Games 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Summer Library Club Event Details: Enjoy an afternoon of games and laughter! We have a lot of board games that patrons are welcome to try and snacks will be provided! 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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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 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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5:30pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Curiosity Creates: Color Mixing Lab 5:30pm–7:00pm Children, Family Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, STEM, Summer Library Club Event Details: Join us for an exciting journey into the world of color! Did you know that all of the colors of the rainbow can be made by mixing the three primary colors? 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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6:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. In July, we will be discussing US – China Relations. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Into the Wild: Summer 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Main 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 Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Adventure with KCPL into the great outdoors! Join us for an evening of campfire stories and fun as we learn about camping and explore the many summer activities available in 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. 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 "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Gang Beasts Tournament SLC 6:00pm–7:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Riverside Public Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Color Our World during KCPL's Summer Library Club! 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. 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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