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Horrific Halloween Challenge

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
All Ages
Beanstack
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Beanstack
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Holiday, Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Enter our Horrific Halloween Challenge, if you dare! Complete three activities in the Halloween-themed Bingo card on Beanstack in a row (across, down, or diagonal) to earn a spooky prize.

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.

Halloween Costume Contest Drawing

All Day 10/21 - 10/25
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Contests, Holiday
Event Details:

Children's Services has received several new Halloween costumes for children. Stop in October 14 through October 25 to enter a drawing to win one of these costumes. Happy Halloween! Note: costumes are not the ones in the photo.

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.

Zine Drop-In Workshop

All Day 10/21 - 10/26
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
IDEA Lab
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab
Event Details:

Design a ZINE with printed templates to take home. We've got the paint pens, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. Just bring your creative ideas. October 20th - 26th.

Adult I Spy Hocus Pocus

10/21/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

Its Spooky Season!!!   Join in the Fun at Dunbar searching for the Anderson Sisters and all their crazy items!! Find all the pictures and answer questions on the back and receive 1 cool prize!!!   

Children's Hocus Pocus I Spy

10/21/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 7:30pm
Children
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

Search high and low throughout the children's area to see if you can find all the hidden pictures!

Find them all?  Bring your completed I Spy back to the circulation desk for a Halloween prize!

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity.

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.

Cabin Creek Health Center @ Cabin Creek

2:30pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

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

Brick Builders

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come and build with us! Children 6-11 and caregiver.

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.

Stuffed Animal Taxidermy

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get in the spooky spirit with this creepy craft! Give these faux furry friends a new "life" by turning them into a DIY home decoration perfect for this holiday season.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
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 macrame-like ghost wall hangings using rope! 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.

After-Hours HallowTEEN Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Holiday, IDEA Lab, Movies & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Come join us for our third annual Teen After-Hours Halloween Party! We will have games, food, prizes, music, and crafts. There will also be a costume contest. Registration is required.

Machine Sewing Basics and More

11:00am - 12:30pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and how to care for it.  For those who already use the sewing machine, learn to use a variety of new stitches.  Make a small project to take home.  Bring your own sewing machine or use one of the li

Pumpkin Decorating

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:

Drop in and decorate a foam pumpkin with lots of cool craft supplies.

Make something from nothing Art Club Halloween Themed

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Riverside Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Holiday, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Everyone will have access to the same pile

of art supplies

(Think construction paper, pipe cleaners, paint --

the same supplies used for kids’ crafts),

Peaceful Reading Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Dunbar Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Want to join a book club but don't enjoy the stress of forced conversation or the pressure of assigned reading? Then the Peaceful Reading Club is for you! Join us for quiet reading time where you BYOB - Bring Your Own Book.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

TEENS: Anime Club!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Zone for this month's Anime Club! Celebrate the start of spring with a water-themed anime, snacks, and a craft!

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.

Sunday Special: Test Drive Your Costume with Special Guests the WV Ghostbusters

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson 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: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:

Come out and TEST DRIVE YOUR COSTUME for Halloween!

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.

Kanawha Mall

10:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Brick Builders Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in this community Brick Builders Club held every other Monday.  Enjoy open building centered around a weekly challenge theme. 

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.

Kanawha Mall

2:30pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

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

IDEA Lab Hour of Code

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
IDEA Lab
Open
Registration
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Stop by the IDEA Lab for our Hour of Code! Explore the Hour of Code website for a beginner's introduction to coding, including games, apps, and even artificial intelligence!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

Turkey Wreath

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Dunbar Branch Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join us to make these decorative turkey wreaths to celebrate Thanksgiving! All materials are provided, but you may bring your own materials as well. Gobble, gobble!  

Registration will open October 1st.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

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.

Families Paint: Ghostly Ghoul

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Elk Valley Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Make sure to register for Elk Valley Library's monthly painting night, designed for the whole family.  This month, we will paint a ghostly ghoul, but as I remind our participants each time, they are welcome to be as creative as they can be wh

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time.

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.

Monday Night Book Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for Monday Night Book Group. This month, we will be discussing The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian. 

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.