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Tots Storytime and Playgroup

10:00am - 11:30am
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Danielle for a themed storytime and craft. Then stay after for a playgroup to let your little ones  get some of those wiggles out.

Mother's Day Gifts

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Event Details:

Are you looking for that perfect gift for Mom? Come on out to the Sissonville Library for an evening of crafting the perfect gift for Mom! Miss Danielle will have multiple different crafts to choose from.

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!

Sensory Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory play. Miss Danielle will have different textured items for your little ones to explore.

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 Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring a dish to share if you wish!

Protect Your Peeps!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Two Teams! Multiple Peeps! One Goal! Destroy the other team's Peeps before they destroy yours.

Spring Flower Craft

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ready to celebrate spring? Join Ms. Cathy for some fun paper flower crafts! All materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Tots Storytime and Playgroup

10:00am - 11:30am
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Danielle for a themed storytime and craft. Then stay after for a playgroup to let the little ones  get some energy out.

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!

Tree Painting for Adults

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:

Join Ms. Cathy for a fun adult painting night! For this event, we will be painting vibrant trees with simple techniques. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
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

Memorial Day

All Day
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

Character Collage

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights
Event Details:

Do you have any favorite book characters? We sure do! Join us for an evening of making your very own Character Collage Canvas to take home and display!

Sissonville SLC Kickoff

10:00am - 4:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join the Sissonville staff for a fun, simple kickoff to the Summer Library Club. Enjoy some crafts and snacks while you're here!

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.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

11:00am - 1:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville 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, Family
Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn!

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.

Fantasy Mapmaking

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use randomness to get started on a fantasy map. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful map.

Robot Golf!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Do you think golf is sort of boring? Or maybe you think golf is fun, but it would be better if there were robots, right? Great news! This summer, we are playing putt putt with robots.

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.

Hand Stamped Jewelry

10:00am - 11:00am
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your library this summer -- and the IDEA Lab is coming to you! Try your hand at making personalized hand-stamped jewelry! We will provide the supplies -- you just have to provide the ideas! 

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.

Adventure Begins At Your Library: Travel Journaling

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Start planning your next big adventure at this travel journaling program! Travel journals are slim, refillable, reusable journals that you can use to document your travels -- whether at home or abroad!

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.

Skin Care of the Ancient World

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians took care of their skin. Create and take home a jar of Cleopatra's Milk Bath.

History Alive! with Thomas Ingles

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Fans of the book Follow the River by James Alexander Thom will not want to miss this exciting History Alive! with Thomas Ingles.

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.

Independence Day

07/03/2024 @ 5:00pm - 07/04/2024 @ 9:00pm
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

Outdoor Safety Tips with the Kanawha State Forest

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Before you strap on your hiking boots and hit the trails this summer, join us for a presentation on outdoor safety by the Kanawha State Forest.

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: Bubble Adventures

11:00am - 12:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch 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
Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

We're making bubbles of all sizes with Robert Edsel Young, including one you can stand in! What an adventure!

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.