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Super Saturday Celtic Storytime: Read Along with Red Bearded Dragons!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

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Holiday, STEM, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Holiday, STEM, Storytimes

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Fun fact - the national animal of Wales is the Red Dragon!

Young female Highland Dancer in green tartan in front of a green and white tent

Celtic Calling: Children's Celtic Dance Workshop

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Main Library

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Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

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Chantil McCormick and members of Appalachian Lads and Lassies will perform and teach some introductory steps to dances from Scotland and Ireland.

Make an 'America 250' Badge to Wear

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm

Main Library

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America 250, STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: America 250, STEM

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Join us in celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial by making a badge to wear!

Cooks and Books

Monday, March 9, 2026 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

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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:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

Poetry on the Plaza: Community Poetry Readings with Featured Speaker L. Renée

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

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Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Registration Required

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Join us outdoors for Poetry on the Plaza and have the opportunity to recite your very own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Cooks and Books

Monday, May 11, 2026 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:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

Cooks and Books

Monday, July 13, 2026 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:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

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Branches	Main Library		Clendenin Branch Library	Cross Lanes Branch Library		Elk Valley Branch Library	Bookmobile	St. Albans Branch Library		Beanstack
Rooms	Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room	Teen Zone	Clendenin Meeting Room	No room assigned	Cross Lanes Meeting Room	Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B	No room assigned	No room assigned	St. Albans Community Room	No room assigned
All Day				This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Club All Day 3/1–3/31 Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Get inspired and expand your cooking repertoire with the Cross Lanes Spice Club! New Spice Club kits are available for pickup each month, while supplies last. 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 "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 I Spy: National Parks All Day 3/9–3/14 Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years St. Albans Branch Library 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 Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: America 250, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Join us this week for a special I Spy celebrating America's National Parks and outdoor adventures. Children 12 and under. 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.		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 America 250 Reading Challenge All Day 1/1–12/31 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 Beanstack Virtual Event 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: Beanstack 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: America 250, Reading Challenge, Virtual Events Event Details: Celebrate America's 250th birthday in 2026 with the library in the best way we know how - by reading! Read a book that matches our America 250 theme every month and earn a virtual Beanstack badge. 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 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: An interactive program featuring books, songs, tickle rhymes, knee bounces, and more!						This event is in the "All Ages" group Lab Corp @ Hills Plaza 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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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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Family" group Colonial Kids: America 250 10:30am–12:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family Program Type: America 250, Family Nights, Movies & Performances, Other Event Details: Martin & Victoria Brady, American Revolution historical performers, will join us to share about home life and education for kids during the colonial time period. Mr. 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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2:00pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Family" group Colonial Kids: America 250 2:00pm–3:30pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family Program Type: America 250, Family Nights, Movies & Performances, Other Event Details: Martin & Victoria Brady, American Revolution historical performers, will join us to share about home life and education for kids during the colonial time period. Mr. 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 "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Let's Paint! 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens St. Albans 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 Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Choose from a selection of small plaster ocean animals and things that go, then apply paint to make it your own. Supplies are limited. 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.
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2:30pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group Agsten Manor @ Randolph St. 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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3:00pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Family" group To the Moon Storytime 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family Main Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: 3, 2, 1...Blast off! Join us for a storytime and craft where we learn about the past and future space adventures to the moon. Stop by to learn more about our planet's closest neighbor and our plans to keep exploring! 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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4:00pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Kandi Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Drop in from 4-6PM on the second Tuesday of every month to make bright, aesthetic pony bead jewelry and key-chains. Although it is a time-honored tradition of the '90s, no experience is necessary! 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 "Family" group America 250 - America Takes Flight! 6:00pm–7:00pm Family Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Explore America's rich history in aerospace! Enjoy hands on activities celebrating first flights for the Wright brothers, Amelia Earhart's flight across the Atlantic, and NASA's contributions to space exploration!				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Show and Tell Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 unsure if you’ll like the selected titles? In our Show and Tell Book Club, you’re the one who picks the book! Each month, we choose a theme, and you bring a book you've read that fits.
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