Summer Library Club 2023

SLC 2023

Welcome to Summer Library Club (SLC) 2023

This year's theme is "All Together Now!"

SLC is an 8 week program (June 1 - July 31) for all ages at all KCPL locations. Designed to be a fun activity for the entire family, the goal of the program is to develop and build literacy skills for young readers while establishing a lifetime love of reading and learning for readers of any age.

Once registered, readers log books, attend events, and complete activities to earn goodies and entries toward Grand Prize drawings awarded at the end of the summer.

Beginning June 1, register on Beanstack or with a paper log available at any location. Used Beanstack before? Use your existing account again! Visit any location for one-on-one assistance. 

Beanstack logo and qr code on the right hand
Click Here to Join Beanstack!
Girls holding books
Click to Print
Boy with Books

Log Sheets

Track points by reader's age using Beanstack or with a paper log. Logs available for print below or at any KCPL location.

SLC Daycare Program

Register your daycare group(s) for SLC to earn points and prizes for your summer readers!

The SLC Daycare program has expanded this year! Every reader will receive a duck just for registering.

The daycare contact completes the "Readers!!" list and tracks points earned by the entire group through July 31.

If 20 points or more are earned, KCPL will provide a completion prize for each reader to include:

  • a free book to keep.
  • a pass to attend one Charleston Dirty Birds baseball game for up to 6 family members.
  • an entry into the Grand Prize drawing.

To participate, daycare contacts simply click or scan the QR code to complete the registration form. A KCPL staff member will send info about next steps.

SLC Daycare Program QR
Scan or Click Here to Register!

Events Info

Don't miss out on tons of free events at all locations this summer, including PJ’s Laugh Factory for preschool kids, school age kids, and tweens; the Building Block Technical Challenge for tweens and teens; History Alive! events for adults; the SpheroBot Zombie Maze for kids, tweens and teens; Super Saturdays at the Main Library, and many more. Go to our events calendar for details!

Girl reading a book

SLC Super Saturdays at Main

All Super Saturday events are on Capitol Street in front of the Main Library from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

At every event, you can register and read with our Summer Library Club, get or renew a library card, enjoy arts and crafts projects, play games on the front plaza, try STEM activities with the IDEA Lab, and participate in other intergenerational events

Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Fun for the whole family!

There are currently no upcoming events.

PBS Storytimes

Join West Virginia Public Broadcasting as they use their friend Daniel Tiger to help children learn to play together with toys and activities. We’ll watch, sing, and play together!  Every KCPL location will host this program during Summer Library Club, so check the calendar for details!

There are currently no upcoming events.

Daniel Tiger PNG
Click Here for Daniel Tiger!

SLC Events at All KCPL Locations

Summer Library Club Kick-Off

11:00am - 1:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Join us at the Cross Lanes library as we kick-off a great  ALL AGES Summer Library Club! Enjoy snack, games and crafts for the whole family. Be one of the first to sign up and receive a special gift!  ...

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.

SLC Saturday: Adventure Begins at Your Library!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
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, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Gaming Sessions, Reading Challenge, STEM, StoryWalk®, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Join our kickoff of Summer Library Club for all ages! Register to read, play lawn games, make rainbow sand art, and enjoy free ice cream and snacks!  The fun is on the Library's Capitol Street Plaza from 11 am to 2 pm. If inclement weather, j...

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.

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.

Summer Library Club Kickoff to Adventure!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Adventure Begins at Your Library!  Bring the family to sign up for the Summer Library Club and start your adventures .  Climb aboard the Fun Fitness Kids' Club Bus, a 'playground on wheels', and have an adventure in play.  Adventures c...

SLC Kick-Off: Adventure Begins!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Johnson Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Adventure Begins at Your Library!  Calling all adventurers, Explorers, and Expeditionists of all ages! Join us as we kick off our Summer Library Club. Sign-up for SLC, get your sign up goodie bag, do earth conservation projects with The Depar...

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.

Summer Library Club (SLC) Kickoff

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Come have an adventure with us. We will have face painting, crafts, games, prizes & snacks. Story Booth characters, Bill the Adventure Bear and Heather Henson from Arclin Amines will be our special guests.    ...

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.

Sissonville SLC Kickoff

10:00am - 4:30pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Join the Sissonville staff for a fun, simple kickoff to the Summer Library Club. Enjoy some crafts and snacks while you're here! ...

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.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

11:00am - 1:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
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
Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn! ...

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.

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.

SLC Summer Camp Kickoff

3:30pm - 6:30pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Adventure begins at your library TODAY!  Think summer camp fun for this summer reading kickoff event!  Fun will include a visit from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses from 4:00-6:00 PM, crafts (create a flat character to enjoy summer adventures wit...

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.

DIY Hand Stamped Jewelry

4:00pm - 5:00pm
IDEA Lab
Library Branch: IDEA Lab
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Adventure begins at your library this summer, so come on down to the IDEA Lab and try your hand at making personalized hand-stamped jewelry! We will provide the supplies -- you just have to provide the ideas!  ...

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.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley 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, Family
Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn! ...

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.

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.

SLC: Itty Bitty Therapy Horses

11:00am - 1:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
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
Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Stop by and visit with 3 minature horses from Itty Bitty Therapy Horses! You might see a cowgirl or even a unicorn! ...

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.

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.

Family Paint Afternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us for Family Paint Day! Paint a fun step by step camping scene with us!  All supplies are provided.  ...

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.

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