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Halloween Wreath

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
In a continuation of our Adult Craft Nights, Miss Cathy will teach how to make simple Halloween wreaths with ribbons and fall decor! ...

Master Gardener Event: Fall into Gardening

9:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Join the Kanawha County Master Gardeners for their virtual public education fall event, Fall Into Gardening. The library will be connecting to this event via Zoom and all speakers will be presenting remotely. Participants who wish to attend in-person...

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.

In-Stitches Cross Stitch Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Harry White Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us at the SA Branch library to work on your latest project in cross-stitching.  Learn from others, share advice, and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.  Space is limited, so register today! ...

Sewing Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Learn about the parts of a sewing machine, how it works and how to use it.  Practice simple stitches and make a small project to take home. ...

Not Your Average Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:
We will be discussing books in a different genre or topic each month.  Everyone will read their own pick in the genre/topic assigned, bring the book to the group meeting and give a short description of the book.  ...

Learn to Crochet: Infinity Scarf - 3 week class Oct. 3, 10, 24

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of crochet with two simple stitches and make an infinity scarf at this 3 week workshop. In the first class we will learn and practice the single and half-double crochet stitches and you will have a sampler to work on at home. In week...

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.  Bill Currey is the author of two books, It’s A Road Trip and Coal River Rising: The Coal Riv...

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: 13
Event Details:
Thursday Afternoon Book Group will be reading Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Copies will be made available at the 3rd floor circulation desk starting September 7th. ...

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.

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 Book Discussion Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:
Join the Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group to discuss our October selection: We Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. The book is available to check out four weeks before our meeting at the Cross Lanes Branch Library's circulation desk...

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.

Machine Sewing

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Learn the parts of a sewing machine and how to care for it. Make a table runner for a  Fall decoration. Bring your own sewing machine or share one of the library's machines. ...

IDEA Lab Training Session

6:00pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: IDEA Lab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Do you want to learn how to use a sewing machine, 3D printer, Glowforge, or Cricut? Register for a one-on-one training session! Please put the equipment you wish to use in your registration notes. ...

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.

Learn to Crochet: Infinity Scarf - 3 week class Oct. 3, 10, 24

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of crochet with two simple stitches and make an infinity scarf at this 3 week workshop. In the first class we will learn and practice the single and half-double crochet stitches and you will have a sampler to work on at home. In week...

Show and Tell Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:
Are you interested in joining a book club, but aren't sure you would be interested in the selected titles? In our Show and Tell Book Club, you get to choose . Maybe you just want to listen to what other readers have to say. That's okay, too. The them...

Adult Gaming Afternoon

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming Sessions
Event Details:
Enjoy an afternoon of Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch. Arrive as a group or join together with other single-players. This program is intended for adults ages 18 and up. Families with children and accompanying adults are invited to attend and play video...

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.

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: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Sessions, 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! ...

Fabric Pumpkin

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Holiday
Event Details:
Make a fabric pumpkin to add to your holiday decorations. ...

Elk Valley Book Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:
This month we will be discussing "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt .  Books are available at the circulation desk, or from the library's downloadable services.  Light refreshments provided by the Elk Valley Advisory board.&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.

Food Allergies

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

Glow-in-the-Dark Socks

5:00pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create your own spooky socks with glow-in-the-dark designs using the Cricut in the IDEA Lab. ...

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.

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 Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring a dish to share if you wish! ...

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.

WVBF: WV Humanities Council McCreight Lecture - Cory Doctorow

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
Preceding the WV Book Festival on Thursday, October 19, the West Virginia Humanities Council will present the 41st annual McCreight Lecture in the Humanities. This year’s distinguished speaker is author, journalist, and tech humanist Cory Doc...

WVBF: Program - Alica Fruhwaldova

9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
Alica Fruhwaldova The Intergenerational Tragedy of the Holocaust: A Personal Story of Survival & Loss Alica Fruhwaldova will tell the story of her parents, who, as a young Jewish couple in Slovakia, survived the Holocaust by living, during th...

WVBF: Writing Workshop - Nora Shalaway Carptenter

9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Nora Shalaway Carpenter Connecting Students to Writing by Reframing - Write What You Know Nora will take attendees on her journey from loving writing as a kid to hating it as a teen to loving it again as an adult. Most importantly, she'll ex...

WVBF: Featured Author - William Kent Krueger

10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
General Fiction/Romance/Mystery Book Signing session to follow Raised in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, William Kent Krueger briefly attended Stanford University—before being kicked out for radical activities. After that, he logged ti...

WVBF: Featured Author - Neema Avashia

11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
Memoir Book Signing session to follow When Neema Avashia tells people where she’s from, their response is nearly always a disbelieving: “There are Indian people in West Virginia?” A queer Asian American teacher and writer, Avashia fits ...