Upcoming Events

Holiday Decoration Exchange

All Day 12/1–12/22

All Ages

Elk Valley Branch Library

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

If you have too many holiday decorations, bring some in. If you need some new (to you!) decorations, help yourself to whatever we have! This table will be available all month, so please check in frequently for different items.

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.

I Spy: Santa's Workshop

All Day 12/1–12/22

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

St. Albans Branch Library

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts

Event Details:

Elves are busy in the library! Find all five "toys" and get a small 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.

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.

Mitten Tree

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holiday

Event Details:

Head, shoulders, HANDS, and toes....help us keep all of these warm by bringing hats, scarves, mittens or socks for friends in the community! We will decorate our Mitten Tree with your donations. Donations accepted through December 31.

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.

Christmas Duck Hunt

12/01/2025 @ 9:30am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Dunbar Branch Library

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts

Event Details:

Step in out of the cold and join in a fun game of Duck Hunt! Hidden around the library is our sneaky duck dressed as one of Santas Reindeer! Once you find him, do not move him!

ELF I SPY

12/01/2025 @ 10:00am–12/19/2025 @ 5:00pm

Elementary: 6-11 Years

Riverside Public Library

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library

Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

December 1-19 we will be having an ELF I SPY. Come in and see what these mischievous elves are doing for the day. Find all the elves and get a prize from the treasure chest. One prize per child per day.

Closing for KCPL Software Transition

5:00pm–6:00pm

All Ages

St. Albans Branch Library

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The St. Albans branch will be closing at 5 pm as a part of the KCPL software transition.

Winter Open House

5:00pm–7:30pm

All Ages

Dunbar Branch Library

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library

Room: Dunbar Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

Come in out of the cold and join us for some Christmas Cheer! From 5 pm to 7:30 pm Dunbar Library will be hosting an Open House for our Dunbar Community.

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.

Koha Closing

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, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library

Koha Closure

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, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library

Closed for KCPL software transition.

12/06/2025 @ 9:00am–12/07/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Main branch will be closed December 6 and 7 for the KCPL software transition.

Closed for KCPL software transition.

10:00am–2:00pm

All Ages

St. Albans Branch Library

Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The St. Albans branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.

Closed for KCPL software transition

10:00am–3:00pm

All Ages

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Sissonville branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.

Closed for KCPL software transition.

10:00am–3:00pm

All Ages

Clendenin Branch Library

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Clendenin branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.

Closed for KCPL software transition.

10:00am–3:00pm

All Ages

Cross Lanes Branch Library

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Cross Lanes branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.

Closed for KCPL software transition

10:00am–5:00pm

All Ages

Dunbar Branch Library

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Dunbar branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.

Closed for KCPL software transition

10:00am–5:00pm

All Ages

Riverside Public Library

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Riverside branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.

Closed for KCPL software transition.

10:00am–5:00pm

All Ages

Elk Valley Branch Library

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Elk Valley branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.

Glasgow Town Christmas Parade

6:00pm–8:00pm

Family

Glasgow Branch Library

Library Branch: Glasgow Branch Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

_{Town of Glasgow and the Glasgow Fire Department will be having their annual Christmas Parade. After the parade everyone is encouraged to come to the gym at Town Hall to greet Santa.}

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.

Closed for KCPL software transition.

All Day

All Ages

Dunbar Branch Library

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Closings

Event Details:

The Dunbar branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition.

Koha Closure

9:00am–5:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Main Library, IDEA Lab

Kanawha Mall

10:00am–1:00pm

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.

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.

Baby and Me Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room

Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Interactive program with books, songs, tickle rhymes, knee bounces and more!

Baby Playgroup

10:30am–11:00am

Babies: 0-18 Months

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room

Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months

Program Type: Playgroups

Event Details:

Informal playgroup to encourage play and social interaction between parents, caregivers, babies, and toddlers.

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