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Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon, available exclusively on Beanstack. Choose your own writing adventure with word-count goals including a 5k, 10k, 25k, and 50k, or complete any of our "Fun Run" activities. Earn 5 badges total to complete your November Writing Marathon and earn a KCPL notebook and pen set!

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Let's Get Started!

A reading challenge is a fun way to challenge yourself to read more, or to read books on a new topic that you may not have considered before! Beanstack allows readers to register for challenges available to their age group, log their reading, and track their progress.  

Reading challenge themes range from our annual Summer Library Club to Mental Health Awareness Month. Sometimes we even host movie-watching or writing challenges. There’s something for everyone! 

Create a Beanstack account and watch the library calendar for challenge announcements. When a challenge is available for your age group, register and track your progress as you go.

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Upcoming Events

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
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.

Writing Programs at Your Library

Many of our branch library locations will have special events, presenters, and book displays just for writers. Stop by anytime to check them out! Click here to find our branch library locations and hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

November Writing Marathon Meet-Up

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon. If you're participating in November's writing challenge, join us in-pe...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Reading Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Novel or Nothin' Drop-in Writing Session

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon. If you're participating in November's writing challenge, join us at th...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

November Writing Marathon Workshop: Building an Author Platform

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a workshop on Building an Author Platform with Linda Dunn from the Virtual Author's Assistant. Dunn will give writers tips on streamlining their author platform and str...

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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
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a workshop on Building an Author Platform with Linda Dunn from the Virtual Author's Assistant. Dunn will give writers tips on streamlining their author platform and strengthening their brand prior to pursuing publishing.

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 "Adults" group.

November Writing Marathon: Writing Sprints & Sundae Social

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Sundae Social and Writing Sprint extravaganza to celebrate our November Writing Marathon challenge. Meet other writers and enjoy a sweet treat together!

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Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Reading Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a Sundae Social and Writing Sprint extravaganza to celebrate our November Writing Marathon challenge. Meet other writers and enjoy a sweet treat together!

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.