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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

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Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

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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 "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Cryptid Crafts: Mothman, Braxie, Big Foot and more All Day 9/2–9/30 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 Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Discover the legends! Browse great books on Mothman, Bigfoot, and other mysterious cryptids—then stick around to make your own cryptid crafts! Sign up for a library card and pick a Mothman prize! 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.
	This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Cryptid I SPY Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/2–9/30 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 Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Where are Mothman, Bigfoot, and other mysterious cryptids hiding? Explore the Children's Floor to track them down! Find them all and win a prize! 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.
	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 I-Spy WV Cryptids All Day 9/2–9/30 Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years St. Albans Branch Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Can you spot Bigfoot lurking in the Children's Department? Or maybe the Sheepsquatch will catch your eye first. Find them all (before they find you) and you will get to chose a small prize. Disclaimer(s) 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.
12 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mothman's Bookish Night - Paint With Me Program 12:30pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Sissonville 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: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: September is Cryptid Month and Mothman is feeling bookish at the Sissonville Library! Join Ms. Kayla for a fun, paint with me program where you get to paint your very own Mothman reading a book in the night time sky! 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. 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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2 pm					This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Family STEM: Mothman vs Braxie: Make a 3D Cryptid 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: Celebrate the history and mystery of cryptids, especially the wild and wonderful ones of West Virginia! Use our 3D Doodle pens to make your own 3D cryptid to take home. 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.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Library Club KICKOFF! 4:30pm–5:00pm Teens Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Want a say in your library? Come out to the Teen Zone for a half hour to talk about the programs, events, books, resources, services, and more that you want to see at KCPL Charleston! 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 "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Family" group Robotics Club with WVSU Extension services 5:30pm–7:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Dunbar Branch Library Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Family Nights, Gaming Sessions Registration Required Event Details: Join us for another hands-on VEX Robotics adventure! Building on skills from last month’s session, young engineers will step into the role of Martian delivery drivers. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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.
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 Mysterious Lore: West Virginia Cryptids 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults 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 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 Program Type: Author Events, Other Event Details: Explore the mysterious world of West Virginia cryptids with author and special guest speaker Sherri Brake. If you enjoy hearing tales of The Mothman, The Braxton County Monster and more, this is the event for you. 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 "Teens" group Teen Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Other Event Details: Teens are invited for Teen Time! Make sure to bring your friends for a fun evening. Call or drop in to see what's going on this month. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sew or No-Sew Mothman Plushie 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's be honest - Teens and Adults love plushies, too! And the only thing better than a plushie is Mothman. And the only thing better than a Mothman plushie is being able to say, "I made this myself!" 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. 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 Cryptid Bad Art 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: Let your imagination run wild and your artistic skills run! A bad art night where imperfection is key. Craft your very own funny yet awful masterpiece inspired by cryptids like Bigfoot, Mothman, and Flatwoods Monster. The wackier the better.

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