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Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories.

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories.

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.

Playgroup Text

Playgroup

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Cross Lanes Meeting Room at Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

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.

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

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.

Small World by Ishta Mercurio

Story time: Small World

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Story will be "Small World" by Ishta Mercurio We will be making pinwheels for our craft.

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Story will be "Small World" by Ishta Mercurio We will be making pinwheels for our craft.

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.

Pen and Ink

Fantasy Mapmaking

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use randomness to get started on a fantasy map. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful map.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use randomness to get started on a fantasy map. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful map.

Tiny Art Show flyer 2024

Tiny Art Show Exhibition

All Day 6/6 - 6/23
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Contests, Displays & Exhibits
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
Event Details:

Vote for your favorite art in the Main Library's Tiny Art Show, starting June 6 through June 23! The Tiny Art Show exhibit will be located on the third floor, with voting taking pl...

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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Displays & Exhibits
Event Details:

Vote for your favorite art in the Main Library's Tiny Art Show, starting June 6 through June 23! The Tiny Art Show exhibit will be located on the third floor, with voting taking place for Children, Teen, and Adult age groups.

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.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
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
Event Details:

Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn!

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: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn!

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.

Community Reads!- Kara Prunty

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for our special summer storytime series, Community Reads! Where community members visit our library as special guests to bring you books and more!  Here is a little...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for our special summer storytime series, Community Reads! Where community members visit our library as special guests to bring you books and more! 

Here is a little bit about our reader for today:

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.

CN Storytime

Jump into Storytime

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Clendenin Meeting Room at Clendenin 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 story time! Together, we'll explore picture books, songs, rhymes, and more.

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.

Playgroup at the Library

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Clendenin Meeting Room at Clendenin Branch Library
Program Type:
Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
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 th...

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.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Program Type:
Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
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
Event Details:

Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn!

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch 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: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn!

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.

Pen and Ink

Fantasy Mapmaking

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use randomness to get started on a fantasy map. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful map.

Required
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use randomness to get started on a fantasy map. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful map.

A foggy moonlight night with the words Lost and the Library Adventure Storytelling June 6th 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Lost at the Library Adventure Storytelling

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Moon ‘Lit Tales with Saint Albans’ very own, London Blue, presents Lost at the Library. Follow an intrepid character on this interactive strange journey that begins at the St. Alba...

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Moon ‘Lit Tales with Saint Albans’ very own, London Blue, presents Lost at the Library. Follow an intrepid character on this interactive strange journey that begins at the St.

Gray and white fleece scarf on a black chair

Super Saturday: Kindness Club Storytime and Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Elementary: 6-11 Years
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

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.

Kanawha Mall

Monday, June 10, 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- Rosie Revere Engineer balloon project

Monday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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.

Nerd Night for Adults: Learn to Play with The Board Room

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming Sessions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our Nerd Night for Adults program series. For our 2024 series, The Board Room will be joining us to teach various board and card games. The June game is to be determine...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming Sessions
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our Nerd Night for Adults program series. For our 2024 series, The Board Room will be joining us to teach various board and card games. The June game is to be determined.

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.

Wild West Adventures

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Yee-haw!  Travel back in time to the days when cowboys and bank robbers ruled the West!  What was life like back then, you ask?  Drop in for some activities that wil...

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Yee-haw!  Travel back in time to the days when cowboys and bank robbers ruled the West!  What was life like back then, you ask?  Drop in for some activities that will help you learn just that.  Come dressed in your best cowboy

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.

Pen and Ink

Fantasy Mapmaking

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use randomness to get started on a fantasy map. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful map.

Required
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use randomness to get started on a fantasy map. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful map.

Riverside Travel Journal

Adventure Begins At Your Library: Travel Journaling

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start planning your next big adventure at this travel journaling program! Travel journals are slim, refillable, reusable journals that you can use to document your travels -- wheth...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge, Summer Library Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Start planning your next big adventure at this travel journaling program! Travel journals are slim, refillable, reusable journals that you can use to document your travels -- whether at home or abroad!

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.

mom and baby

Baby and Me Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 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, June 11, 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.

Bracelets

Drop N' Roll- Button Maker and Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Dunbar Meeting Room at Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come on in for a drop and roll event. Drop in and make a button in our button making machine and make a friendship bracelet and roll out.    This is a drop in ev...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Come on in for a drop and roll event.

Drop in and make a button in our button making machine and make a friendship bracelet and roll out. 

 

This is a drop in event. 

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.

Play golf with robots this summer at your library!

Robot Golf!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Program Type:
IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club
Age Group:
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Event Details:

Do you think golf is sort of boring? Or maybe you think golf is fun, but it would be better if there were robots, right? Great news! This summer, we are playing putt putt with...

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Do you think golf is sort of boring? Or maybe you think golf is fun, but it would be better if there were robots, right? Great news! This summer, we are playing putt putt with robots.

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.