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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity! 

 

Noon Year's Eve in blue letters with purple background

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Storytimes

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:

3...2...1...--Count down to the best family "Noon" Year's Eve party in Charleston! Children and families are invited to celebrate the New Year by counting down the minutes until noon!

Winter Watch Challenge 2026

Winter Watch Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31
Beanstack

Program Type:

Reading Challenge, Winter 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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Beanstack
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: Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club
Event Details:

Watch 5 movies between January 1 through January 31 to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a movie popcorn basket. One grand prize is available at each branch library location.* **

vex go

Robots! Build and program together

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register children ages 8–13 for a fun, hands-on robotics adventure with WVSU Extension and VEX GO Robotics!

Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes
Event Details:

Begin the holiday season with the The Charleston Ballet at our annual Nutcracker Storytime!

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Clendenin Library Book Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join us for this month's book group where we will be reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.

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.

Closed for Christmas

12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm–12/25/2025 @ 8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library

Family Fun: Pixel Me Portraits

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Event Details:

Create your own blocky self portrait inspired by your favorite pixelated worlds from books and video games.  Use grids, colors, and creativity to design a portrait that is uniquely you.

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.

Closed for New Year's

12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm–01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library

Closed for Book Festival

9:00am–5:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library
Description:

Closed for book festival.