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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

Program Type:

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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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 This event is in the "All Ages" group November Writing Marathon All Day 11/1–11/30 Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge, Virtual Events Event Details: Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon, available exclusively on Beanstack. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group ADULT I SPY THANKSGIVING DINNER 11/04/2024 @ 9:30am–11/27/2024 @ 2:00pm 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: Visit Dunbar Library and help us find all the fixings for Thanksgiving Dinner. Hidden around the library will be a Thanksgiving Dinner with Desert. Come in, Find all the pictures and then bring it to the desk for a prize. &n
12 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Explore Space with Artemis! 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors IDEA Lab 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: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM Event Details: Drop in for a relaxing afternoon spent exploring space using our brand new Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator! "Take on the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Live Action Oregon Trail 2:00pm–3:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Main Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Contests Event Details: Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen YUM Club! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy Event Details: Drop by the Teen Zone to try a variety of snacks from a different country. Work with friends to answer trivia questions and rank the snacks! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teens: Beaded Suncatchers 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Clendenin 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: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come in and make a beaded suncatcher to decorate your room! You can make a neat pattern or be random and see what you can create.		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 Sewing for Fall Holidays 5:00pm–6:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors Clendenin 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" 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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM Event Details: Sew simple fall decorations to display at home for the holidays. You will learn some basic hand sewing stitches and you will be ready to go. Work alone or with a friend or family. A sample craft will be on display at the library. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Craftevening: Lid Dome Jingle Bell 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Marmet Branch Library Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Marmet Branch Library Room: Marmet Offsite Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: November craft will be a jingle bell decoration made from a plastic dome lid. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Novel or Nothin' Drop-in Writing Session 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon. 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 Pumpkin Centerpieces 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Create a beautiful Fall centerpiece using a foam pumpkin and a variety of artificial plants. Registration is required and opens October 24th at 10:00 AM. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

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