Open House: Children's ToyLand I-SPY

All Day
Main Library
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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, Family
Program Type: Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

Stop by Children's for I-SPY! Seek and find favorites from the ToyLand movie, the theme for the City of Charleston Christmas Parade at 7 pm.

Holiday Open House

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.

Open House: Make a holiday ornament, deck the halls

All Day
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in and make a holiday ornament. Take it home or help us deck the halls! 

Holiday Open House

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.

Open House: The Snowy Day StoryWalk®

All Day
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: StoryWalk®
Event Details:

Enjoy a classic and award winning picture book on big pages. Follow Peter; a child who explores the outdoors when the world is blanketed in snow. Located on the first floor.

Holiday Open House

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.

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity.

Jump into Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Clendenin Branch Library
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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for story time! Together, we'll explore picture books, songs, rhymes, and more.

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Dunbar Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for Lil' Bookworms Storytime as we explore learning through songs, poems, music, books, movement and more! 

Lil' Tinkers Playgroup

11:00am - 11:30am
Dunbar Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for Lil' Tinkers Playgroup. During our play sessions we will explore cognitive, social, and emotional development, along with mastering fine and gross motor skills, all through play! 

Playgroup at the Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Clendenin Branch Library
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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering.

Old Kanawha Baptist Church

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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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.

Family Fun: Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Event Details:

Drop in to the library anytime from 2:30-4:30 PM to create your addition to our gingerbread village.  Craft a gingerbread house from a brown paper bag and an array of craft supplies.  The houses that you leave here will grace our shelves

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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Group

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Open
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Thursday Afternoon Book Group will be reading Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston. Copies will be available at the 3rd floor circulation desk starting November 2nd.

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.

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.

Holiday Open House

4:00pm - 7:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
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Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraisers & Book Sales, Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate this Holiday Season with the St Albans Branch Library!   There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy family togetherness with crafts, an elfie selfie station and refreshments.  Check out our ongoing used book fundraiser

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.

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.

Open House: Fun with Robots: Sphero Bolt

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Up on the rooftop and down through the chimney; take our robotic Sphero balls for a drive around Children's Services.

Holiday Open House

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.

Winter Open House

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights, Holiday
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of festive fun at the Main Library's Winter Open House!

On the first floor of the library starting at 4:30 until 6 p.m., enjoy harp music performed by musician Aubrey Cale.

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.

Winter Open House: IDEA Lab Ornaments

4:00pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab
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Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab
Event Details:

Make the library a part of your holiday traditions during our Winter Open House!

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.

Holiday Open House: Santa vs the Grinch

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
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Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Come enjoy the evening with the Riverside staff. We will have refreshments and holiday music, crafts and more. Also, you can vote for your favorite team. Are you Team Santa or Team Grinch? You can visit with both and then make your choice.

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.

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.

Open House: Happy Holidays Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:

It’s Open House Happy Holidays Storytime with Miss Denise! Join your library friends for some family fun before the City of Charleston Christmas parade at 7 pm.

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.

Cross Lanes Fiction Addiction

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Other
Event Details:

Join Aubry and Jessica for a new evening book club where we explore a different genre of fiction each month while we enjoy a delicious hot beverage.

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.