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NaNoWriMo Challenge

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Beanstack
Library Branch: Beanstack
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge, Virtual Events
Event Details:
National Novel Writing Month is an annual writing project that takes place during the month of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Join the challenge and have the chance to win fun prizes along the way! Earn an engraved pencil ...

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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.

Christmas Ornament Workshop

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights, Holiday
Event Details:
Drop in during these hours to make an assortment of ornaments for your holiday decorations. From very simple to detailed, there is something for all ages and skill levels. Samples will be on display at the library all week. ...

IDEA Lab Maintenance Day

All Day
IDEA Lab
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Closings, IDEA Lab
Event Details:
The IDEA Lab will be closed for routine maintenance and cleaning on the first Friday of each month. ...

Christmas Crafts

All Day 12/2 - 12/21
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:
Stop by any time during the month leading up to Christmas to make crafts and ornaments.  Make them at the library or take a kit to make them at home. ...

Christmas Ornament Crafts

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:
Come and join Miss Cathy to make some fun Christmas ornaments! Leave them here for the library or take them home for your own tree.  ...

Dunbar Library Christmas Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Holiday, Other
Event Details:
Join in the celebration on December 2! Holiday music presented by Concordia, Dunbar Intermediate School Chorus, and Dunbar Middle School Band! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by for a visit, so be sure to bring your phone to get your picture ta...

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.

Super Saturday: Holiday Happenings

2:00pm - 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, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:
It is an afternoon of holiday fun!  Special guests from the Children's Theatre of Charleston will join visitors from the North Pole beginning at 2 pm. Be sure to bring your camera to take free holiday photos of your children! Activities will tak...

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.

Brick Builders Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights, STEM
Event Details:
Join in the fun at the Clendenin Branch Library's Brick Builders Club! ...

Snowman Soiree

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday
Event Details:
Join the Sissonville Library staff for a fun holiday party! Look forward to games, crafts, activities, refreshments, and more. Bring your wish list and meet Santa! Feel free to dress up or dress down for this festive evening party. Holiday Open Ho...

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.

Open House: The Snowy Day StoryWalk®

All Day
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: StoryWalk®
Event Details:
Enjoy a classic and award winning picture book on big pages. Follow Peter; a child who explores the outdoors when the world is blanketed in snow. Located on the first floor. Holiday Open House ...

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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.

Holiday Open House

4:00pm - 7:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraisers & Book Sales, Holiday
Event Details:
Celebrate this Holiday Season with the St Albans Branch Library!   There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy family togetherness with crafts, an elfie selfie station and refreshments.  Check out our ongoing used book fundraiser fo...

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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.

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.

Winter Open House

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights, Holiday
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of festive fun at the Main Library's Winter Open House! On the first floor of the library starting at 4:30 until 6 p.m., enjoy harp music performed by musician Aubrey Cale. Cale is a South Carolina native and has been pla...

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.

Winter Open House: IDEA Lab Ornaments

4:00pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab
Event Details:
Make the library a part of your holiday traditions during our Winter Open House! Stop by the IDEA Lab to paint wooden ornaments created with our Glowforge laser cutter -- a great way to commemorate the season or personalize a gift for a loved one. ...

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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:30am
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Danielle for a Snowman Storytime. Families will get to make snowmen to take home. Who knows we might even have a snowball fight. ...

Holiday Open House

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:
Bring in the holiday season with a celebration at the library. Decorate the library's Christmas tree, have your picture drawn by Caricature artist Gordon Parker and visit with Santa! There will also be games and crafts.  Refreshments provided by...

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian: FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
GRAMMY Award winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer join with Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player Chao Tian in a show that combines music from China to Appalachia and beyond. Instrumentation includes yangqin (Chinese hamm...

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.

Super Saturday: Kindness Club Storytime and Challenge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Storytimes, Other
Event Details:
Join us for a special edition of Kindness Club featuring Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian: From China to Appalachia, a musical show for the whole family celebrating connection across cultures. This performance is presented by&nb...

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.

Compassion Closet Drive

12/12/2023 @ 10:00am - 12/16/2023 @ 2:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
The Cross Lanes Branch Library will be hosting a special collection drive for our Compassion Closet! The Cross Lanes Library Compassion Closet houses materials used to create blessing bags that are distributed to patrons in need in our community. Ite...

Used Book Fundraiser

12/12/2023 @ 10:00am - 12/16/2023 @ 2:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Stop by the Cross Lanes Branch Library and stock up on books for the winter! We will be hosting a special used book fundraiser all week long. All items are priced at $1.00 or less. Or you can fill a plastic shopping bag for just $5! Enjoy a free coff...

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out! An Interactive Holiday Movie

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Meeting 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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights, Holiday, Movies & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
'Tis the season for A Christmas Story! Gather items and outfits from the classic movie and join your library friends and family for an interactive movie experience. There will be "OOOOOOOOhhhhhs!" "AAAAAAAhhhhhhssss!" and of course "YOU'LL SHOOT YOUR...

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.

Elk Valley Jolly Holiday Celebration

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday
Event Details:
"Just hear those sleigh bells jingling" … as you slide right on into the Elk Valley Library for some holiday fun!  The night will consist of a performance by the Elkview Middle School majorettes, a visitor straight from Mount Crumpit, magnet til...

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.

Taylor Swift Birthday Bracelet Bash!

4:00pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab
Event Details:
Do you love Taylor Swift? Did you miss out on trading bracelets at the Eras Tour? Stop by the IDEA Lab on Taylor's birthday to make your own! ...

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.

KCPL Light the Night 2023

4:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
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, Family Nights, Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:
Thanks to KCPL's generous community partner, the Charleston Dirty Birds, readers who borrow 5 picture books from any KCPL location between Nov 13 - Dec 12, 2023 earn a FREE CHILD'S TICKET to attend KCPL Night at the Dirty Bird Salango Law Light the N...

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.

Holiday Open House

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights, Holiday
Event Details:
Join us for an evening crafts, snacks, and more!  ...

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.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.