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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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All Day		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group ADULT HOCUS POCUS I SPY 10/02/2023 @ 10:00am–10/20/2023 @ 8:00pm Teens, Adults Dunbar 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: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Stop by Dunbar Library and find some HOCUS POCUS. The ADULT/TEEN I Spy for October is a spooky trio of sisters who love Children!! Find all the pictures and answer the questions on the back for a sweet treat!!! Start
11 am							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Creepy Apothecary Bottles 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Cross Lanes Branch Library Closed Registration Required 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Eye of newt and wing of bat, let's make something cool with that! Turn ordinary containers into creepy apothecary jars and potion bottles. Feel free to bring your own container if you please. 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.
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1 pm							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 "Seniors" group Machine Sewing 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Clendenin 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn the parts of a sewing machine and how to care for it. Make a table runner for a Fall decoration. Bring your own sewing machine or share one of the library's machines.
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4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Movie Night: The Hate U Give 4:00pm–7:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies & Performances Event Details: It's Freedom to Read Week, so come celebrate the right to read with a movie based on the book, "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group SAT Prep Course 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: A five week SAT class with SAT expert Alberto Howe. Students should attend all five sessions.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group St Albans Writes 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" 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, Seniors Program Type: Author Events, Book Discussions Event Details: The Advisory Board, for the St. Albans Branch Library, is proud to present St Albans Writes...a monthly speaker series featuring local authors.
7 pm	This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Freedom to Read Week: Children's Challenged Books Posting 7:30pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events, Other Event Details: During KCPL's Freedom to Read Week (October 1 - 7), visit our Facebook page each day at 7:30 pm for a new post about challenged Children's books and their authors. The posts will stay up, so be sure to check out all seven days of information!	This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Freedom to Read Week: Children's Challenged Books Posting 7:30pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events, Other Event Details: During KCPL's Freedom to Read Week (October 1 - 7), visit our Facebook page each day at 7:30 pm for a new post about challenged Children's books and their authors. The posts will stay up, so be sure to check out all seven days of information!	This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Freedom to Read Week: Children's Challenged Books Posting 7:30pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events, Other Event Details: During KCPL's Freedom to Read Week (October 1 - 7), visit our Facebook page each day at 7:30 pm for a new post about challenged Children's books and their authors. The posts will stay up, so be sure to check out all seven days of information!	This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Freedom to Read Week: Children's Challenged Books Posting 7:30pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events, Other Event Details: During KCPL's Freedom to Read Week (October 1 - 7), visit our Facebook page each day at 7:30 pm for a new post about challenged Children's books and their authors. The posts will stay up, so be sure to check out all seven days of information!	This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Freedom to Read Week: Children's Challenged Books Posting 7:30pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events, Other Event Details: During KCPL's Freedom to Read Week (October 1 - 7), visit our Facebook page each day at 7:30 pm for a new post about challenged Children's books and their authors. The posts will stay up, so be sure to check out all seven days of information!	This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Freedom to Read Week: Children's Challenged Books Posting 7:30pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events, Other Event Details: During KCPL's Freedom to Read Week (October 1 - 7), visit our Facebook page each day at 7:30 pm for a new post about challenged Children's books and their authors. The posts will stay up, so be sure to check out all seven days of information!	This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Freedom to Read Week: Children's Challenged Books Posting 7:30pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events, Other Event Details: During KCPL's Freedom to Read Week (October 1 - 7), visit our Facebook page each day at 7:30 pm for a new post about challenged Children's books and their authors. The posts will stay up, so be sure to check out all seven days of information!

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