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Live Action Oregon Trail

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Contests, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Contests, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.

Anime Club for Teens on the last Saturday of each month

TEENS: Anime Club!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Zone for this month's Anime Club! Celebrate the start of spring with a water-themed anime, snacks, and a craft!

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Zone for this month's Anime Club! Celebrate the start of spring with a water-themed anime, snacks, and a craft!

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.

Kanawha Mall

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

STEM Day

Monday Funday- STEM-Rainbow Paper Spinners

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Event Details:

Join us every Monday, June-July for a fun STEM activity that with get you're brain thinking and your creativity flowing!

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
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.

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.

Moe's Smoke Shop (Rte. 60)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

SLC Finale: Library Era: Taylor or Turtles?

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, STEM, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Round out your Summer Library Era adventures at the Elk Valley Library!  Activities will be Taylor-themed or TMNT-themed.  From painting a canvas to temporary tattoos, fr...

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:

Round out your Summer Library Era adventures at the Elk Valley Library!  Activities will be Taylor-themed or TMNT-themed.  From painting a canvas to temporary tattoos, friendship bracelets, slime, and snacks, this will be a finale full o

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.

Wagons

Live Action Oregon Trail

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Contests, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Contests, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.

mom and baby

Baby and Me Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months
Event Details:

Interactive program with books, songs, tickle rhymes, knee bounces and more!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Interactive program with books, songs, tickle rhymes, knee bounces and more!

baby playgroup

Baby Playgroup

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months
Event Details:

Informal playgroup to encourage play and social interaction between parents, caregivers, babies, and toddlers.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson 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.

Fairy Jar

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Miss Cathy to make fairy jars! These cute little jars will display a fairy when a tea light shines from within. All materials will be provided!

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Miss Cathy to make fairy jars! These cute little jars will display a fairy when a tea light shines from within. All materials 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.

Wagons

Live Action Oregon Trail

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Contests, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Contests, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.

tiny

Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Event Details:

Interactive program with books, songs, musical instruments, play and more!

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:

Interactive program with books, songs, musical instruments, play and more!

Dollar General @ East Bank

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

Sissonville SLC Finale

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Sissonville staff for a fun, simple finale to the Summer Library Club. Enjoy some crafts and snacks while you're here!

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join the Sissonville staff for a fun, simple finale to the Summer Library Club. Enjoy some crafts and snacks while you're here!

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.

SLC Finale Storytime: Down by the River

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Down by the Riverside we will enjoy a story time, with crafts, snacks and a lil fishing game. Fun for all as we end our SLC 2024 adventures.

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

Down by the Riverside we will enjoy a story time, with crafts, snacks and a lil fishing game. Fun for all as we end our SLC 2024 adventures.

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.

Chill

Book Return and Chill- End of SLC Party

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Club
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Help us end Summer Library Club with a bang!  Return your checked out books, finalize your SLC reading log, grab an ice pop, play some outdoor/indoor games, make new friend...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Help us end Summer Library Club with a bang! 

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.

West of Sunset

Wednesday Book Group

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. as we discuss each month's title at the Main library in Charleston. This month, we will be discussing West of Sunset by St...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join us on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. as we discuss each month's title at the Main library in Charleston. This month, we will be discussing West of Sunset by Stewart O'Nan. 

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.

Cabin Creek Clinic

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

dough

Little Explorers Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Event Details:

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

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.

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.

Coonskin Park

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
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! 

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.

playgroup

Lil' Tinkers Playgroup

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
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 thr...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
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!

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.

Kenna Homes @ South Charleston

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
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.

used books

Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library
Program Type:
Fundraisers & Book Sales
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library.  Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books.  Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales
Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library.  Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books.  Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

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.