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Storytime at the Park

10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime - complete with stories, songs, and rhymes - outdoors at Coonskin Park, bear the main playground area.  While you're there, stop by and visit the new KCPL Bookmobile, which will be at the park from 10:00 AM unti

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.

West Virginia Day Concert with Born Old

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate West Virginia Day with a concert featuring Born Old, performing a mix of old-time and bluegrass music! This program will take place in the Main Library's Mea Cuppa Coffee Nook. No purchase is necessary to attend.

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.

STEM: Make a Badge for West Virginia Day

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Celebrate West Virginia Day by making a badge. Helps children with fine motor skills such as cutting, coloring and more. Pick up information about additional resources for family fun available from our IDEA Lab. Children's Services. 4th floor.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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! Ask at the library to find out what book is being featured this month. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring a dish to share if you wish!

Elk Valley Book Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

The book that we are reading this month is The Holy Man by Susan Trott.  Books are available at the circulation desk or from the library's downloadable services.  Light refreshments provided by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

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.

Kenna Homes @ South Charleston

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.

SLC: WV Musical Adventures

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes 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:

Come learn about WV music, including originals from West Virginia's very own Tony Music! Bring your singing voice and sense of play!

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.

Family Fun Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of family fun.

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.

Dragon Eye Notebooks

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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in making your very own one of a kind dragon eyed notebook! Decorated with air dried clay and paint.

TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Kicking off the TEEN MOVIE for the summer months is a great movie called "War Games".   Popcorn provided.

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.

Build and Play

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Families are encouraged to explore various STEM activities at this interactive program.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Diamond Painting Keychain

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Have you heard of diamond painting? Try this craft by making a keychain at this introductory program. Please note that since the kits contain very small parts, dexterity and good eyesight required for this craft. Registrations required.

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.

SLC Saturday: Art Adventures at Your Library!

11:00am - 2:00pm
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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Sessions, Reading Challenge, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

It's the Capitol Street Art Fair!  Planned in conjunction with FestivALL, your library friends are ready for everyone to stop by and register for Summer Library Club, play lawn games, try your hand at splash painting, vote for your favorites

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.

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.

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.

Kanawha Mall

10:00am - 1:00pm
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.

Tots Storytime and Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
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
Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Danielle for a themed story time and craft. Then stay after and let the little ones play together.

Monday Funday- STEM

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday, June-July for a fun STEM activity that with get you're brain thinking and your creativity flowing!

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.

Moe's Smoke Shop (Rte. 60)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.

The Great Library Obstacle Course

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Family Nights, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Drop in to the Elk Valley Library to test your physical prowess against our library obstacle course.  Can you conquer the creepy cave or traverse the colorful canyon, all while using your brain to solve some challenging riddles?  This is

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.

Campbell Family Farm

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Come see the farm animals. Feed for the animals in limited supply. All hand petting is encouraged.

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.

Monday Night Book Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. 

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.

Adventure Begins At Your Library: Travel Journaling

All Day
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge, Summer Library Club
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.

Baby and Me Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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