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Embroidery and a Friendship Quilt

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Be a part of the library's summer project of making a Friendship Quilt. Learn some basic stitches of embroidery and 'sew' your name on a square of fabric for the quilt.  Add decorations of ribbon, lace, buttons and patches before the quilt is se...

Make a Dog Toy

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
In this fun, community-friendly craft program, learn to create a dog toy for a special furry friend. You can keep the toy for your own pet or donate it to the shelter! ...

Sewing for Others

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Whether you can sew or not, join with others to work on putting the library's Friendship Quilt together.  Learn some sewing stitches and make a small project to take home. ...

Make Art Together: Community Art Project

10:00am - 3:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Visit the Sissonville Branch Library to participate in our Summer Library Club community art project, inspired by local artist Ian Bode. Add your own creativity to our community canvas and then see your work displayed on the Main Library's Art Wall t...

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.

Make Art Together: Community Art Project

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Visit the Main Library Plaza during the Capitol Street Art Fair to participate in our Summer Library Club community art project, inspired by local artist Ian Bode. Add your own creativity to our community canvas and then see your work displayed on th...

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 Super Saturday: Make Art Together

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
SLC Super Saturday: Make Art Together June 17 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | All Ages Visit us during the FestivAll Capitol Street Art Fair! Try SpheroBot robot painting with the IDEA Lab, and participate in our intergenerational community art project i...

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.

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.

West Virginia's Birthday Celebration

All Day
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contests, Holiday
Event Details:
West Virginia is 160 years old today so let's celebrate together!  Play trivia games to test your knowledge of our great state and enter a drawing for a prize. Make a craft and something to eat. Special displays about West Virginia will be ...

Happy Birthday, West Virginia!

9:00am - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:
Happy 160th birthday, West Virginia! Drop in throughout the day for activities to celebrate West Virginia Day. ...

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.

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Join us for Family Movie Night! Come enjoy quality time with your family at the library.  We will be watching The Never Ending Story. Popcorn and water will be provided. ...

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.

No-Sew Animal Blankets

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Create an adorable fleece animal blanket- no sewing required! Blankets will be donated to the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association upon completion. Registration required.   ...

Recycled Paper Art

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Give paper trash a new lease on life as we create art! Registration required. ...

Campbell Family Farm & Animal Encounters

11:00am - 2:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Campbell Family Farm and Animal Encounters brings the animals to your library this summer! Everyone will love petting and feeding the animals at this outdoor petting zoo. Bring the family and your camera for free family fun and photo opportunities. A...

Super Saturday: Family Storytime Favorites Old & New

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:
What's your favorite children's book? We may read it at this storytime filled with stories & activities based on old & new favorites! ...

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 Kindness Project-- Kindness Rocks

All Day 6/26 - 7/1
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in the library anytime this week and paint a kindness rock to add to our kindness garden. Let's encourage one another with a kind word. ...

Board Game Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming Sessions
Event Details:
In this simple, passive program, meet others who are interested in tabletop/board games! This easygoing Board Game Cafe is a great place to play new games and meet new people. ...

Family Fun: Playing Games Together

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
It's game time! Board games, that is. You will play board games together as you've never played them before. There will be many games played at the same time.  It's all about fun and doing things together. ...

SLC Super Saturday: Make Music Together - Regatta Style

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
SLC Super Saturday: Make Music Together - Regatta Style July 1 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | All Ages KCPL hosts a Regatta edition of Super Saturday featuring performances from West Virginia Symphony Orchestra musicians and the WV  Youth Symphony ...

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.

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.

Make Art Together: Community Art Project

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Visit the Riverside Public Library to participate in our Summer Library Club community art project, inspired by local artist Ian Bode. Add your own creativity to our community canvas and then see your work displayed on the Main Library's Art Wall thi...

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.

Make Art Together: Community Art Project

10:30am - 1:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Visit the St. Albans Branch Library to participate in our Summer Library Club community art project, inspired by local artist Ian Bode. Add your own creativity to our community canvas and then see your work displayed on the Main Library's Art Wall th...

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.

Make Art Together: Community Art Project

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Visit the Dunbar Branch Library to participate in our Summer Library Club community art project, inspired by local artist Ian Bode. Add your own creativity to our community canvas and then see your work displayed on the Main Library's Art Wall this f...

Campbell Family Farm & Animal Encounters

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Club, Other
Event Details:
Campbell Family Farm and Animal Encounters bring animals to the library!  Bring your camera for free family and photo opportunities.    ...

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.

Make Art Together: Community Art Project

All Day 7/11 - 7/13
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Visit the Clendenin Branch Library to participate in our Summer Library Club community art project, inspired by local artist Ian Bode. Add your own creativity to our community canvas and then see your work displayed on the Main Library's Art Wall thi...

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.

Maybe-Sew Blankets

2:00pm - 4:00pm
IDEA Lab
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Choose a sew or no-sew option when creating an adorable fleece animal blanket! Blankets will be donated to the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association. Check the calendar for more no-sew blanket programs at our branches. ...

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.

Make Art Together: Community Art Project

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Visit the Elk Valley Branch Library to participate in our Summer Library Club community art project, inspired by local artist Ian Bode. Add your own creativity to our community canvas and then see your work displayed on the Main Library's Art Wall th...