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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...

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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.

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.

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...

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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.

Open House: Children's ToyLand I-SPY

All Day
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
Program Type: Holiday, I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:
Stop by Children's for I-SPY! Seek and find favorites from the ToyLand movie, the theme for the City of Charleston Christmas Parade at 7 pm. Holiday Open House ...

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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.

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.

Open House: Make a holiday ornament, deck the halls

All Day
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in and make a holiday ornament. Take it home or help us deck the halls!  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.

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.

Open House: Fun with Robots: Sphero Bolt

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Up on the rooftop and down through the chimney; take our robotic Sphero balls for a drive around Children's Services. 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.

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...

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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.

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.

Holiday Open House: Santa vs the Grinch

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:
Come enjoy the evening with the Riverside staff. We will have refreshments and holiday music, crafts and more. Also, you can vote for your favorite team. Are you Team Santa or Team Grinch? You can visit with both and then make your choice. The new Bo...

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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.

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.

Open House: Happy Holidays Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Book Discussions, Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:
It’s Open House Happy Holidays Storytime with Miss Denise! Join your library friends for some family fun before the City of Charleston Christmas parade at 7 pm. ...

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.

Marmet Christmas Parade

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marmet Branch Library
Library Branch: Marmet Branch Library
Room: Marmet Offsite
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:
Come one, come all to the annual Marmet Christmas Parade. You can visit with Santa, make a craft, play games and eat refreshments after the parade at the town's community center. 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

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...

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.

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.