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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

Program Type:

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

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

Program Type:

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!

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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Rooms	No room assigned	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room	Clendenin 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 "Teens" group TEENS: Artist Trading Cards All Day 7/5–7/31 Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library 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 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 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 "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, knee bounces and more!					This event is in the "All Ages" group Coonskin Park 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 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, babies, and toddlers.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Fire Prevention Day 10:30am–12:00pm 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 Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Club Event Details: Only you can prevent forest fires! Visit with Smokey the Bear and the Dunbar Fire Department, explore a fire truck, and learn how to prevent fires and why fire safety is so important. Disclaimer(s) 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.
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2:30pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group Coonskin Park 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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3:00pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DIY Hand Stamped Jewelry 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Clendenin 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: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Come on down to the library and try your hand at making personalized hand-stamped jewelry! We will provide the supplies -- you just have to provide the ideas! 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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5:00pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Dunbar Library Chess Club 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Our Chess Club welcomes players of all skill levels and its aim is to provide beginners and experienced players alike an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing h 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.
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6:00pm						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 Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" 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: 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Tuesday Night Bingo 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: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Come Play Win with Bingo. No fee to play. Prizes are from the Dollar Tree.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yarn Hour 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Sissonville 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: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Have you ever wanted to just spend some time crafting with others? Join Miss Cathy for Yarn Hour! Crochet and knit with others while enjoying snacks and chatting. All crafts welcome, please bring your own supplies! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group True Crime Chats: Investigator's Choice 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: Classes & Workshops Event Details: This time, you decide what’s on trial! Join us for a special edition of our true crime discussion group where the cases come straight from the audience.
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