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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

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Holiday, Storytimes

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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 "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 Tiny Art Workshop 10:30am–1:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library 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: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in and paint a masterpiece onto a tiny canvas. Your art will be on exhibit at the St Albans Branch January 30, 2025-February 8, 2025, after which you may pick it up. All supplies will be provided by the library. Disclaimer(s) 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Beaded Snowflake Suncatcher - Adult 11:00am–12:00pm 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 beaded snowflake at this make and take program. Adults and teens aged 12 and up can register beginning January 3. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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2 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Winter Watch Movie and Crafternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Main Library 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 Room: Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Winter Library Club Event Details: Join us to watch Flubber and make your very own gooey slime. Don't forget to register for our Winter Watch Challenge while you're at the library! The Winter Watch Challenge will take place Jan. 1-31, 2025. 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. 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.	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.				This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Super Saturday Family STEM: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Main 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: Main Library Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytimes Event Details: Join us to share books about Dr. King. Then make a podium for him to give his speech or graph out a word representing his beliefs on graphing paper. 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.
3 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 Kids Sew: Stuffies 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Clendenin 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Sew an easy, fun stuffie! Learn a few simple hand sewing stitches and you will be ready to sew. All materials supplied, but feel free to bring your own sewing kit.
4 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 Tiny Art Workshop 4:30pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library 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: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in and paint a masterpiece onto a tiny canvas. Your art will be on exhibit at the St Albans Branch January 30, 2025-February 8, 2025, after which you may pick it up. All supplies will be provided by the library. Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Tuesdays: Artemis Spaceship Simulator 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors IDEA Lab 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: IDEA Lab Room: IDEA Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops, IDEA Lab, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Tech Tuesday at the library! Explore the wonders of space with the Artemis Spaceship Simulator software. Step into the cockpit of a spacecraft and experience the thrill of space exploration firsthand. 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. Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "Teens" group Art Club: Relief Printing 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hang out with your friends in the Teen Zone and join us in making relief prints with erasers. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own sketch books!
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6 pm		This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Tweens: New Year, New Vision 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" 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: Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: It's a new year, so it's a great time to think about the goals you want to accomplish during the next 365 days. What better way for your tween to do that than with a vision board? 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. 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.			This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dragon Day 6:00pm–7:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Sissonville 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: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Sissonville Library for Appreciate a Dragon Day. We will be make dragon themed crafts. All materials will be provided.

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