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Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

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Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

Poetry on the Plaza: Community Poetry Readings with Featured Speaker L. Renée

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us outdoors for Poetry on the Plaza and have the opportunity to recite your very own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Clendenin Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales

Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library. Choose from books, DVDs, and children's books. Sponsored by the Clendenin Advisory Board.

Cooks and Books: Charcuterie Board Workshop with KSBoards

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Open

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:

This month, we will have a special hands-on workshop led by Natalie from KSBoards on how to create your own beautiful and delicious charcuterie board! There are limited seats for this month's meeting and registration is required.

Cooks and Books

Monday, July 13, 2026 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

Open

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:

This month, we will be continuing our discussion of Great Depression-era baking and cooking. We will be checking out the book Nella Last's War to read together and discuss at our August meeting.

Cooks and Books

Monday, September 14, 2026 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

Open

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:

This month, we will be discussing the recipes and food from the book Nella Last's War, available for checkout at the Main Library starting in July.

Cooks and Books

Monday, November 9, 2026 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

Open

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:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

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 "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 Zine Drop-In Workshop All Day 10/21–10/26 Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors IDEA Lab 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: IDEA Lab Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab Event Details: Design a ZINE with printed templates to take home. We've got the paint pens, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. Just bring your creative ideas. October 20^th - 26th.
11 am				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 Basics and More 11:00am–12:30pm 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 how to use a sewing machine and how to care for it. For those who already use the sewing machine, learn to use a variety of new stitches. Make a small project to take home. Bring your own sewing machine or use one of the li
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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 Chess Club for Kids 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: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in this community Chess Club held every other Monday. Learn new chess skills while playing the game. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Taste Test Tuesday 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Cross Lanes Branch Library 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 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: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Try a variety of different flavors of cotton candy at this month's taste test! 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.
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5 pm	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 Adventures in Government Family Storytime: Meet Mayor Goodwin! 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Main Library 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: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes Event Details: Kids, do you want to make a difference in your community? This Family Storytime for grades 1-6 will feature stories and activities about community engagement. 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 "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: Test Drive Your Costume 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, Holiday, Storytimes Event Details: Come out and TEST DRIVE YOUR COSTUME! The whole family can dress up and enjoy some old school Halloween fun. There may be a slimy surprise in store as well. 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.
6 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 Stuffed Animal Taxidermy 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, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: Get in the spooky spirit with this creepy craft! Give these faux furry friends a new "life" by turning them into a DIY home decoration perfect for this holiday season. 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.

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