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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

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Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

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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

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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

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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.

Family STEM: Create with 3D Doodler Pens

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

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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

Event Details:

3D pens encourage creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and build spatial reasoning as children design and construct their own three-dimensional creations. Choose from our designs or make your own creation.

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

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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

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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

Waitlist

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 "All Ages" group NAME THAT SHADOW 08/04/2025 @ 9:30am–08/29/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Drop in and check out the Shadows that have ran away from their owners! If you can guess all 20 of them you win a prize!!! 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.
10 am	This event is in the "All Ages" group Kanawha Mall 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Coonskin Park 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Old Kanawha Baptist Church @ Pratt 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Marmet Library 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile 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 "All Ages" group Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser 10:00am–3:00pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" 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: 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. 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 "All Ages" group Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser 10:00am–3:00pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" 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: 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. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "All Ages" group Regency Tea Party 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages Riverside Public Library Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Room: Riverside Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Other Registration Required Event Details: Bridgeton themed Tea Party 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. 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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2 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Kanawha Mall 2:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Coonskin Park 2:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.		This event is in the "All Ages" group Marmet Library 2:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile 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 "All Ages" group Dunbar Library Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Join in an afternoon of playing and learning Chess. 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.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sewing Class 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library 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: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: 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) 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 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. 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. 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 "All Ages" group Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser 5:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" 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: 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Back to School 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights Event Details: Join us for a library Back to School craft night. We will have different crafts themed around Back to School for you and your family. Plus information about what the library has to offer that may help during the School year.		This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Author Ben Guterson Virtual Visit 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family Main 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 "Family" 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: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family Program Type: Author Events Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn how a writer comes up with his story ideas? Join us for a special event with Ben Guterson, author of the Winterhouse series. 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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