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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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult I Spy Hocus Pocus 10/01/2024 @ 10:00am–10/18/2024 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Dunbar 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: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Its Spooky Season!!! Join in the Fun at Dunbar searching for the Anderson Sisters and all their crazy items!! Find all the pictures and answer questions on the back and receive 1 cool prize!!!
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Brick Builders Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Main Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: STEM Event Details: Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in this community Brick Builders Club held every other Monday. Enjoy open building centered around a weekly challenge theme. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group STEM: Engineering Challenges 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: STEM Event Details: Build with creativity, build it strong and build it high. The catch? You will only use three types of building materials. Can you meet the challenges?
4 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut 101: Book Bags 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults IDEA Lab 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: IDEA Lab Room: IDEA Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month in the IDEA Lab by making book-themed tote bags with our Cricut Maker 3! All supplies will be provided. 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Children" 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 "Family" group Full STEM Ahead: Nature at Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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 "Family" group 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: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, STEM Event Details: Just because it gets dark outside, doesn’t mean the day is over for some creatures. Drop in to learn about nocturnal animals and their habits. A variety of STEM activities will allow you to familiarize yourself with these interesting c 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 "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 "Family" group Books & More Storytime: Fall Fun 5:30pm–6:15pm Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family 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 "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room 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: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Storytimes Event Details: Fall is here! Join your library friends for fall stories, activities, and treats. Program registration not 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. 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.		This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Video Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group 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: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Join us at St. Albans Branch Library for an evening of gaming, and hanging with friends. We will provide game systems and games. 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 Sewing Class 5:30pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Dunbar 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: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: This is a project based class for people beginning to sew. We have a different project each month designed to teach you different ways to sew. If you are just now turning on and setting up a machine with no knowledge how to use it plea 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. 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.

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