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Mini wooden tray

Crafturday: Make a Mini Valentine Tray

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults

Come decorate a mini wooden tray for Valentine's Day. All supplies will be provided.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come decorate a mini wooden tray for Valentine's Day. All supplies will be provided.

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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.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou book cover

A Novel Idea Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Join our monthly book club! Our members discuss a different book each month from many different genres. Come join the discussion or just sit and listen in. We would love to have you!

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join our monthly book club! Our members discuss a different book each month from many different genres. Come join the discussion or just sit and listen in. We would love to have you!

"Come Catch a Dream" by Brittany J. Thurman

Story time: Ice Skating

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Come Catch a Dream is about a little boy who wants to ice skate. Craft and snack will be provided.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Come Catch a Dream is about a little boy who wants to ice skate. Craft and snack 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.

Playgroup

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Playgroups
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Playgroup is a time for the littles to learn by playing together.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

Playgroup is a time for the littles to learn by playing together.

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.

"Code Breakers - Big IDEAS @ KCPL" with images of historical ciphers

Code Breakers

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family, All Ages

Come learn about different codes, ciphers, and cryptograms that have been used around the world and throughout history (like Morse Code and Ceasar Ciphers) and their real-life technological applications (like the Typex and Enigma machines used dur

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about different codes, ciphers, and cryptograms that have been used around the world and throughout history (like Morse Code and Ceasar Ciphers) and their real-life technological applications (like the Typex and Enigma machines used dur

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.

Valentine cupcake tutorial

Crafturday: Valentine Cupcake Painting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverside Offsite at Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Valentine tutorial painting. All supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Room: Riverside Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Valentine tutorial painting. All supplies 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.

"Valenslime" by Joy Keller

Valentine story time and party

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Family

Valentine's day party and story time. Crafts, cookies & juice will be provided. Door prizes will be given out as well.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Valentine's day party and story time. Crafts, cookies & juice will be provided. Door prizes will be given out as well.

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.

Tuesday Night Bingo

Tuesday Night Bingo

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming Sessions
Age Group:
Adults

Come Play Win with Bingo. No fee to play. Prizes are from the Dollar Tree.

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.

"Maisy's Chinese New Year" by Lucy Cousins

Story time: Chinese New Year

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

2026 Chinese New Year is the year of the Horse. Our friend Debbie Romeo will be bringing her pony "Muffin" in honor of this event. Story, snacks and craft will be provided.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

2026 Chinese New Year is the year of the Horse. Our friend Debbie Romeo will be bringing her pony "Muffin" in honor of this event. Story, snacks and craft 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.

Shamrock watercolor

Crafturday: Shamrock Watercolor

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We will be making a shamrock watercolor using watercolors, old book pages & picture frames. All supplies will be provided. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be making a shamrock watercolor using watercolors, old book pages & picture frames. All supplies will be provided. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. 

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.

250 commemorative rock

America 250 Rock Painting

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

 America turns 250 this year. Come paint a 250th commemorative rock to honor this event. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: America 250, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 America turns 250 this year. Come paint a 250th commemorative rock to honor this event. All supplies 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.

colorful canvas bags

Crafturday: Canvas bags

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family

Decorate a canvas bag with fabric paint or fabric markers. This bag could be used for carrying your library books or as a tote bag for going to the beach or whatever you desire. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a canvas bag with fabric paint or fabric markers. This bag could be used for carrying your library books or as a tote bag for going to the beach or whatever you desire. All supplies 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.

blank canvas flag

Crafturday: Canvas Garden Flag

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults

Decorate a canvas garden flag with fabric paint or fabric markers. All supplies will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a canvas garden flag with fabric paint or fabric markers. All supplies 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.

Closed for Book Festival

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library

Closed for book festival.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library
Description:

Closed for book festival.