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Join us on Beanstack in February for our Black History Month Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read one book written by a Black author or illustrated by a Black artist. You can also dive into nonfiction by reading a book about an important moment in Black history or a biography about an influential Black historical figure. Finish the challenge to earn a Black History Month button you can make for free in the IDEA Lab at the Main Library!

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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 "All Ages" group.

Black History Month Reading Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
All Ages
Beanstack
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Beanstack
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Join us on Beanstack in February for our Black History Month Reading Challenge! This month, we challenge you to read one book written by a Black author or illustrated by a Black artist.

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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.

Winter Watch Programs at Your Library

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Civil Rights Exhibit

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Main Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

 All ages are invited to view the traveling interactive exhibit, "Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964", designed by Eve Faulkes and created by the...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Details:

 All ages are invited to view the traveling interactive exhibit, "Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964", designed by Eve Faulkes and created by the Community Coalition for Social Justice of Morgantown, WV.

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 "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group.

Story time: One Love

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

"One Love" by Cedella Marley will be our story. We will read her book and listen to the song by Bob Marley that inspired the book. Valentine craft afterward. This story time is mea...

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Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

"One Love" by Cedella Marley will be our story. We will read her book and listen to the song by Bob Marley that inspired the book. Valentine craft afterward. This story time is meant to honor Black History month.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Black History Month I Spy- Children

02/01/2025 @ 10:00am to 02/28/2025 @ 4:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Program Type:
I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you up for the challenge? Come on in and search high and low to see if you can find all the pictures that are hidden throughout the children's area! When you find them all, you...

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

Are you up for the challenge? Come on in and search high and low to see if you can find all the pictures that are hidden throughout the children's area!

This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group.

Story time: One Love

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glasgow Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Event Details:

"One Love" by Cedella Marley will be our story. We will read her book and listen to the song by Bob Marley that inspired the book. Valentine craft afterward. This story time is mea...

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Glasgow Branch Library
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

"One Love" by Cedella Marley will be our story. We will read her book and listen to the song by Bob Marley that inspired the book. Valentine craft afterward. This story time is meant to honor Black History month.

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.