Service Announcement

All KCPL locations will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23rd and will remain closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Clendenin Branch hours are changing for the winter.
Pop-Up Library Service will end for the season on Wednesday, November 30th.

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Name: Picture Book Month Challenge!
Start: 2022-11-01
End: 2022-11-30
Location: Main Library

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Picture Book Month Challenge!

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Main Library

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All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

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November is Picture Book Month, an entire month dedicated to celebrating some of the best children's books of all time. Each KCPL location has set a goal of the number of picture books to be checked out during November. Please help us achieve our goa...

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Holiday Open House

Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

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Arts & Crafts, Family Nights

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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: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights

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Start the month of December off with a fun evening with family and friends at your local library celebrating the winter holidays! We will have a special grinchy visitor, a holiday performance by the Elkview Middle School majorettes, crafts, gam...

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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

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Super Saturday: Holiday Happenings

Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

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Holiday

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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, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

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, All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

It is an afternoon of holiday fun! The Canzona (grades K-2) & Camerata (grades 3-6) groups of the Appalachian Children's Chorus will perform songs from their upcoming holiday concert at 1 pm. Special guests from the Children's Theatre of Ch...

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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.

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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Christmas Open House

Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dunbar Branch Library

Program Type:

Holiday

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: Dunbar Branch Library

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: Holiday

Event Details:

Dunbar Branch Library invites you to join us for the return of our annual Christmas Open House. Come enjoy Dunbar Intermediate School Chorus and Dunbar Middle School Band as they preform holiday selections, take a family picture with Santa a...

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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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Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Clendenin Branch Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Bring in the holiday season with a celebration at the Clendenin Library. Help decorate the library's tree, play games, make crafts and enjoy holiday music. Refreshments provided by the Clendenin Library Advisory Board. Everyone welc...

Open House: IDEA Lab Ornaments

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

IDEA Lab at IDEA Lab

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Family

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Library Branch: IDEA Lab

Room: IDEA Lab

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab

Event Details:

Come to the IDEA Lab while you wait for the parade to paint your own laser-etched or 3D printed ornaments! Program available while supplies last. ...

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Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Holiday Open House: Pictures with Krampus

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Main 116 Teen Study Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

Teens, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 116 Teen Study Room

Age Group: Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Holiday

Event Details:

Santa isn't the only magical being during the holidays! Come take pictures with another holiday figure- Krampus! Pictures will be in the Teen Zone on the first floor. All ages welcome. ...

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Holiday Open House: Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Riverside Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Riverside Public Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Welcome to our Winter Wonderland Special guests will include The Story Booth Characters (winter edition), Teresa Long with face painting and Heather Henson from Belle Chemical with some cool science experiments. There will...

Kindness Club Giving Tree

All Day 12/12 - 12/31

Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday, Health & Wellness

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Help decorate the Giving Tree in the Children's Services Department on the Main Library 4th floor with donations to benefit the Kids' Closets at Mary C Snow and Piedmont Elementary Schools. Bring needed items for children including underwear, so...

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Holiday Open House

All Day 12/13 - 12/17

Cross Lanes Branch Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Fundraisers & Book Sales, Other

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All Ages

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Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday, Fundraisers & Book Sales, Other

Event Details:

Celebrate the festive season at the Cross Lanes Branch Library’s Open House! Grab a cup of hot chocolate and browse our used book fundraiser or bid on one of our beautiful book baskets--perfect for gifting! (Bidding ends Saturday, December 17 @ noon....

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Time	Mon (11/28)	Thu (12/01)	Fri (12/02)	Sat (12/03)
All Day		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. Take 'n Make: Disguise a Gingerbread Person All Day Elk Valley 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits Event Details: Pick up a gingerbread cookie outline, take it home, and decorate it to look like something completely different. Give it a clever disguise, such as your favorite book character, an animal, or anything else you can dream up. Use whatever c...	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. Take 'n Make: Disguise a Gingerbread Person All Day Elk Valley 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits Event Details: Pick up a gingerbread cookie outline, take it home, and decorate it to look like something completely different. Give it a clever disguise, such as your favorite book character, an animal, or anything else you can dream up. Use whatever c...	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. Take 'n Make: Disguise a Gingerbread Person All Day Elk Valley 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits Event Details: Pick up a gingerbread cookie outline, take it home, and decorate it to look like something completely different. Give it a clever disguise, such as your favorite book character, an animal, or anything else you can dream up. Use whatever c...
1 pm				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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Super Saturday: Holiday Happenings 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Main Library 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, All Ages Program Type: Holiday Event Details: It is an afternoon of holiday fun! The Canzona (grades K-2) & Camerata (grades 3-6) groups of the Appalachian Children's Chorus will perform songs from their upcoming holiday concert at 1 pm. Special guests from the Children's Theatre of Ch... 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 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. 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.
2 pm				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 "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. Christmas Open House 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dunbar Branch 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 "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. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library 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: Holiday Event Details: Dunbar Branch Library invites you to join us for the return of our annual Christmas Open House. Come enjoy Dunbar Intermediate School Chorus and Dunbar Middle School Band as they preform holiday selections, take a family picture with Santa a... 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 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.
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 "Family" group. Drop-in and Play 3:00pm - 4:30pm Elk Valley 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 "Family" group. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Family Nights, Playgroups Event Details: Drop-in to the Elk Valley Branch Library for an informal play time for school-aged children. Each session will have different activities - such as building bricks, board games, or other STEM resources - available for students and families to ex... 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 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Family" group. Family Game Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Riverside Public Library This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Family Nights Event Details: We will be having Christmas related games. Reindeer races, Hot Gingerbread and Pin the Santa hat on Santa. Come join the fun. ...

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