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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room at Main Library

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Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

Noon Year's Eve in blue letters with purple background

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Storytimes

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes

Event Details:

3...2...1...--Count down to the best family "Noon" Year's Eve party in Charleston! Children and families are invited to celebrate the New Year by counting down the minutes until noon!

Winter Watch Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31

Beanstack

Program Type:

Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

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

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Library Branch: Beanstack

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: Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

Event Details:

Watch 5 movies between January 1 through January 31 to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a movie popcorn basket. One grand prize is available at each branch library location.* **

Robots! Build and program together

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm

Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Event Details:

Begin the holiday season with the The Charleston Ballet at our annual Nutcracker Storytime!

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10 am					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Considering Character: A Thinking and Writing Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: What words come to mind when you think of a person of upstanding character? Honesty? Dedication? Kindness? Courage? Dignity?
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12 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group SLC Super Saturday: Make Art Together 12:00pm–4:00pm 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Summer Library Club Event Details: SLC Super Saturday: Make Art Together June 17 \| 12:00pm - 4:00pm \| All Ages 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group TEENS/TWEENS: Building Block Technical Challenge 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Teens will work together in teams to build different building block models without directions! Registration is required.	This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group TEENS/TWEENS: Building Block Technical Challenge 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Cross Lanes Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Teens will work together in teams to build different building block models without directions! Registration is required.	This event is in the "Teens" group TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies & Performances Event Details: We will finalize our discussion of book to movie with the showing of the movie Mortal Instruments: City of Bones!
3 pm	This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Candy Sushi 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Ever wanted to try sushi but not sure that you'll like it? Try candy sushi! Make sushi rolls with popular candies for a sweet mimic of a popular treat. While this program is geared towards teens and tweens, all family members are welcome!
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5 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Movie 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Nitro Public Library (Affiliate) This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Nitro Public Library (Affiliate) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies & Performances Event Details: Come and enjoy a Teen movie (we will pick from 5 chosen) and some popcorn. Kick back with some friends and watch a movie with us. Please call the Nitro Public Library to register 304-755-4432. Limited seating, registration is required. This event is in the "Teens" group Candy Challenge 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Enjoy some treats and a challenge for you and your pals. You might be hopping in a circle or singing your favorite tune. Perhaps another challenge awaits! It's hard to tell what you may have to do. It all depends on the candy you choose. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Craft Time: Felt Succulents 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Give yourself an honorary green thumb at this craft workshop where we will make a variety of colorful felt succulents that you can "plant" in your choice of pots. Registration is required and begins May 15. 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. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Melted Crayon Jewelry 6:00pm–7:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Event Details: Come and make your own colorful melted crayon jewelry! Each participant will receive their choice of pendant, a cord, and an assortment of crayon colors to personalize their piece. This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group TEENS/TWEENS: Building Block Technical Challenge 6:00pm–8:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Riverside Public Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Teens will work together in teams to build different building block models without directions! Registration is required.	This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Calm Your Mind With Art 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Adults and teens will learn a creative way to relax your mind with art! Registration 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. 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. This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Operation Kindness: A Captain Friendship Adventure 6:00pm–7:00pm Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Menace of Meanness is threatening to take over the world and only one super-duo has a chance to stop them – Captain Friendship and the Amazing Amigo! This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group TEENS/TWEENS: Building Block Technical Challenge 6:00pm–8:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Sissonville Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Summer Library Club Registration Required Event Details: Teens will work together in teams to build different building block models without directions! Registration is required.

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