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SLC: PBS Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library

Program Type:

Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

What is your favorite PBS Kids character? Find out which beloved character will help us learn to play together with toys and activities. It will be a colorful time!

 

SpheroBolt Zombie Maze

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sissonville Meeting Room at Sissonville Branch Library

Program Type:

IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Guide your SpheroBolt through a zombie horde to the safety of a hospital! But be careful – if you hit a zombie, you get infected!

pony swim

STEM: Ozobot Adventures at the Pony Swim

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM, Storytimes, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: STEM, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the 100th Chincoteague Pony Swim—an iconic Virginia tradition made famous by Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague.

Foamtastic Fun Party

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Family, All Ages
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:

It's a Foamtastic Fun party for the end of Summer Library Club!  Entertainer Robert Edsel Young provides a mountain of foam for you to play in! This safe, unforgettable, magical experience is for all ages.  Come prepared to get wet!

SpheroBolt Zombie Maze

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
St. Albans Community Room at St. Albans Branch Library

Program Type:

IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club

Age Group:

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Guide your SpheroBolt through a zombie horde to the safety of a hospital! But be careful – if you hit a zombie, you get infected!

Cooks and Books

Cooks and Books

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cooks and Books is a discussion group that will meet on the second Monday of every other month to share recipes and explore beautiful cookbooks together.

Family STEM: Mothman vs Braxie: Make a 3D Cryptid

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytimes

Age Group:

Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate the history and mystery of cryptids, especially the wild and wonderful ones of West Virginia! Use our 3D Doodle pens to make a cryptid to take home.

Cooks and Books

Cooks and Books

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cooks and Books is a discussion group that will meet on the second Monday of every other month to share recipes and explore beautiful cookbooks together.

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Tiny Art Show Exhibition

All Day 7/10–7/26
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
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, Contests, Displays & Exhibits
Event Details:

Vote for your favorite art in the Main Library's Tiny Art Show, starting July 10 through July 26! The Tiny Art Show exhibit will be located on the third floor, with voting taking place for all age groups.

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.

Teen Time

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Other
Event Details:

Teens are invited for Teen Time!  Make sure to bring your friends for a fun evening.  Call or drop in to see what's going on this month.

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.

Piece Out (Summer!) Puzzle Race

6:00pm–7:30pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors
Elk Valley Branch Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Contests, Family Nights
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for one last fun family activity before school starts?  We have the solution!  Form a team of up to four members to compete in our puzzle race.

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.

Teen Time

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Other
Event Details:

Teens are invited for Teen Time!  Make sure to bring your friends for a fun evening.  Call or drop in to see what's going on this month.

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.

Minute to Win it

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

Get ready for an action packed program filled with fast paced, 60 second challenges! Teens and tweens will compete in teams or individually in a high energy, fun filled atmosphere. Do you got what it takes? 

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.