Summer Library Club

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 literary 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
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Girls holding books
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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.

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 LEGO 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!

SLC Super Saturday: Make Art Together

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
SLC Super Saturday: Make Art Together June 17 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | All Ages Visit us during the FestivAll Capitol Street Art Fair! Try SpheroBot robot painting with the IDEA Lab, and participate in our intergenerational community art project i...

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.

SLC Super Saturday: Make Music Together - Regatta Style

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
SLC Super Saturday: Make Music Together - Regatta Style July 1 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | All Ages KCPL hosts a Regatta edition of Super Saturday featuring performances from West Virginia Symphony Orchestra musicians and the WV  Youth Symphony ...

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.

SLC Super Saturday: Community Connections & KCPL

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Community Connections & KCPL July 15 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | All Ages KCPL partners from local non-profit organizations will be on hand with information  about learning opportunities for all members of the family. Come make some new  c...

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.

SLC Super Saturday: Reading Celebration & Ice Cream Social

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Reading Celebration & Ice Cream Social July 29 | 12:00pm  - 4:00pm | All Ages KCPL hosts our final Super Saturday. Library staff will be available to assist with logging books and activities before July 31. Ice cream treats and more. What ...

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.

PBS Storytimes

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting will present a storytime event at each KCPL location throughout the summer. ...

PBS Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting will present a storytime event at each KCPL location throughout the summer. ...

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.

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting is bringing a special PBS storytime to the library!   ...

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.

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Family Nights, Storytimes, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting is bringing a special PBS storytime to the library!  Check the KCPL online programming calendar for your local library's date and time. ...

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.

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Room: Dunbar Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting is bringing a special PBS storytime to the library!   ...

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.

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting is bringing a special PBS storytime to the library! ...

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting is bringing a special PBS storytime to the library!   ...

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.

PBS Kids Logo
Click Here for Daniel Tiger!

SLC Events at All KCPL Locations

Farmer Minor + Daisy + Pugs

11:00am - 12:00pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Room: St. Albans Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Farmer Minor and Daisy the Reading Pig bring the library a storytime event to remember!  There may even be pugs with that pig.  ...

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.

TEENS/TWEENS: Lego Technical Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Teens will work together in teams to build different Lego models without directions! Registration is required. ...

Farmer Minor + Daisy + Pugs

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Farmer Minor and Daisy the Reading Pig bring the library a storytime event to remember!  There may even be pugs with that pig.  ...

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.

Farmer Minor + Daisy + Pugs

11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Farmer Minor and Daisy the Reading Pig bring the library a storytime event to remember!  There may even be pugs with that pig.  ...

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.

Farmer Minor + Daisy + Pugs

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Farmer Minor and Daisy the Reading Pig bring the library a storytime event to remember!  There may even be pugs with that pig.  ...

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.

PBS Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Family
Program Type: Summer Library Club
Event Details:
WV Public Broadcasting will present a storytime event at each KCPL location throughout the summer. ...

Embroidery and a Friendship Quilt

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Be a part of the library's summer project of making a Friendship Quilt. Learn some basic stitches of embroidery and 'sew' your name on a square of fabric for the quilt.  Add decorations of ribbon, lace, buttons and patches before the quilt is se...

Dance Together: Introductory Contra Dance

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
If you want to dance, but can't make your feet go the right way, you will enjoy contra dancing. The origins of contras are in the stately court dances of Europe, but they picked up pace on this side of the Atlantic. There's no fancy footwork to ...

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.

SpheroBot Zombie Maze

11:00am - 12:30pm
St. Albans Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Lab, STEM, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
The IDEA Lab is coming to your branch! Guide your SpheroBot through a zombie horde to the safety of a hospital! But be careful – if you hit a zombie, you get infected!  ...

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.

Sewing for Others

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Whether you can sew or not, join with others to work on putting the library's Friendship Quilt together.  Learn some sewing stitches and make a small project to take home. ...

Kids Care: Create Kindness

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Summer Library Club
Event Details:
Kids Care is a series of programs hosted throughout the summer designed to help children think about and consider their community and those around them.  This week we will create items that will convey kindness and encourage others, by...

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.

History Alive! Mark Twain: The Early Years

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elk Valley Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances, Summer Library Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Mark Twain is celebrated as one of America’s great authors and humorists. As the young country rapidly grew into an international power in the second half of the 19th century, Twain shared his observations through writing and speeches. His best known...

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.

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