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National Poetry Month: Blackout Poetry

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate National Poetry Month in April by testing your creativity with blackout poetry! Blackout poetry is a form of poetry where you use book pages or newspaper articles and redact words until what is left creates a poem. Drop-in at any time...

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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.

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ADULT I SPY SPRING FLOWERS

04/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 04/26/2024 @ 9:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:
Spring has sprung!!  Come in and look for all the beautiful pictures of the Spring flowers!   Answer the question on the back and win a prize!!!   Come join the Fun and play along!! ...

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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.

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Read All About It

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:
Join the Sissonville Library book discussion group for a fun book chat! The book we will be discussing this month is A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa Fleming. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring a dish to share if you wis...

Poems by Danny

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
In honor of April being poetry month. Danny Sheldon will be treating us to his poems. ...

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CLASSIC MOVIE AFTERNOON

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Come steel away with us and journey to a small town in Louisiana.  We will find friendship and fun among tragedy.  This is a heart warming story for all to see!!   Popcorn will be provided. ...

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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.

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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.

Monday Night Book Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Join us for Monday Night Book Group. Check back for more details. This month, we will be discussing Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.  ...

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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.

Cross Lanes Spice Club Tasting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Sample a selection of tasty dishes made with the spices featured in the January-April Cross Lanes Spice Club kits. Attendees will be the first to receive the new May spice kits. ...

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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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.

Earth Day Craft Time - Magazine Paper Beads

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Celebrare Earth Day with us by making colorful recycled paper beads from magazines and newspapers. We'll have templates for a variety of shapes and sizes.  All materials will be supplied. Registration is required. ...

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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.

Wednesday Book Group

11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library
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 Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. ...

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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.

Golden Years: Bingo

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
At the Golden Years program, we'll be playing Bingo and making a simple craft. Maybe you'll win a prize! Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring food to share if you wish! ...

Poetry on the Plaza

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us outdoors for Poetry on the Plaza and have the opportunity to recite your very own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month. Community poetry recitations will be preceded by an introduction and reading from keynote speaker Sara Henning. Henning...

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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.

Enchanted Book Gardens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Turn an old, discarded book into a beautiful fairy garden! All materials will be provided.  ...

Decoupage Vases

10:30am - 12:30pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
An adult crafter event in which you learn how to decoupage a glass vase using napkins and mod podge.  Bring your creativity. ...

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Moments That Make Us: Grief, Joy, and Healing Through Poetry with Author Sara Henning

10:30am - 12:30pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join us for an author reading and writing workshop to celebrate National Poetry Month with Marshall professor and award-winning poet Sara Henning.  Henning will lead a generative workshop entitled “The Moments That Make Us: Writing Grief, Joy...

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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.

Moments That Make Us: Grief, Joy, and Healing Through Poetry with Author Sara Henning

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join us for an author reading and writing workshop to celebrate National Poetry Month with Marshall professor and award-winning poet Sara Henning.  Henning will lead a generative workshop entitled “The Moments That Make Us: Writing Grief, Joy...

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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.

St Albans Writes

6:00pm - 7:30pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Book Discussions
Event Details:
The Advisory Board, for the St. Albans Branch Library, is proud to present St Albans Writes..a monthly speaker series featuring local authors.  M. Lynne Squires is an Urban Appalachian fiction crafter, essayist, and poet. She has penne...

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Tuesday Night Bingo

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
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. ...

Adult Play Group - Trivia & Games

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Other
Event Details:
Join us for a fun and relaxing hour of games and conversation. Bring a snack, bring a friend! Registration is NOT required ...

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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.

Genre Movie Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Do you consider yourself a movie buff? Would you like to expand the types of movies you watch? Do you just want to meet other movie lovers? Then this is the club for you! Each month we will select a genre and you get to select what movie you want to ...

Simple String Art

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn to do simple string art with Ms. Cathy at the Sissonville Library! All materials will be provided. ...

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ADULT I SPY CLASSIC BOOKS

05/02/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/24/2024 @ 5:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:
Come on in and join in an Adult I Spy where you look for Classic Books!   There are 8 book covers hidden all over the Main and Teen areas of the library.  Find them all and answer the question on the back of the sheet to get a prize!!!...

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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
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Thursday Afternoon Book Group will be reading The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Copies will be available at the 3rd floor circulation desk starting April 4th. ...

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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.

Sewing Class

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
3rd Session with the Sewing Class  ...

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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

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Simple String Art

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn to do simple string art with Ms. Cathy at the Sissonville Library! All materials 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.