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						ALL MONTH 2017 Quilt Display: "The Joy of Quilting" Main Library Quilts created by members of the Kanawha Valley Quilters Guild, the Moon and Stars Quilters Guild, and the Charleston Art Quilters will be on display 1
2	5 p.m. Closing Early Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Express Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library All KCPL locations will close at 5 p.m. for the July 4th holiday. 3	All Day Closed Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Express Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library All KCPL locations will be closed all day for the 4th of July holiday. 4	10:00 AM Tiny Tots Main Library Storytime program designed for ages 18-36 mo. 10:30 AM Jump into Storytime Elk Valley Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Child and caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more. Caregivers ar 10:30 AM Jump into Storytime Cross Lanes Branch Library Storytime designed for children up to 5 years of age. Child and caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more. Caregivers are encouraged 10:30 AM Born to Read St. Albans Branch Library Storytime programs for our youngest patrons. Birth-36 months and caregiver. 11:00 AM Playgroup @ the Library Cross Lanes Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this a 11:00 AM Born to Read Sissonville Branch Library A Storytime program for our youngest patrons. Birth - 36 months & caregiver. 11:00 AM Family Drumming Fun Riverside Public Library Join Sheila McEntee from "Drum n Fun" for a morning of family fun as we play percussion instruments together. No experience necessary! Registration is 2:00 PM Family Drumming Fun Sissonville Branch Library Join Sheila McEntee from "Drum n Fun" for an afternoon of family fun as we play percussion instruments together. No experience necessary! Registration 5	11:00 AM Family Drumming Fun Elk Valley Express Library Join Sheila McEntee from "Drum n Fun" for a morning of family fun as we play percussion instruments together. No experience necessary! Registration is 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 2:00 PM Family Drumming Fun Dunbar Branch Library Join Sheila McEntee from "Drum n Fun" for an afternoon of family fun as we play percussion instruments together. No experience necessary! Registration 6:00 PM DIY Sushi Main Library If you love sushi, this class is for you! Megumi Homma, the Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator for West Virginia, will teach you how to make a 6:00 PM Friendship Bracelets Riverside Public Library Make a special friendship bracelet to give to a friend. 6:00 PM Color and Create St. Albans Branch Library Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring and creativity. Bring your imagination and we'll supply the rest! Family. 6:00 PM Family Drumming Fun Cross Lanes Branch Library Join Sheila McEntee from "Drum n Fun" for an evening of family fun as we play percussion instruments together. No experience necessary! Registration i 6	10:30 AM Friendship Bracelets Marmet Branch Library Make a special friendship bracelet to give to a friend. 11:00 AM Family Drumming Fun St. Albans Branch Library Join Sheila McEntee from "Drum n Fun" for a morning of family fun as we play percussion instruments together. No experience necessary! Registration is 2:00 PM Family Drumming Fun Main Library Join Sheila McEntee from "Drum n Fun" for an afternoon of family fun as we play percussion instruments together. No experience necessary! Registration 3:00 PM Stuffed Animal Sleepover Cross Lanes Branch Library Join us for a sleepover at the library – stuffed animal style, that is! Bring your stuffed friend to the library for a special storytime, tuck them 3:00 PM Summer Chess Club Main Library Join us at the Main Branch Library for our Summer Chess Club! Not sure how to play? KCPL VolunTEEN, Rushik, will be on hand to help you learn. 3:00 PM Library Brick Builders Club St. Albans Branch Library Use your imagination with the world's most popular building blocks and meet some new friends. Be part of our Construction Crew and earn your Building 7	8
9	2:00 PM Random Rocks of Kindness Dunbar Branch Library Add an inspirational message to a rock and then leave it in a random place for someone else to discover. Bring your own inspirational message or use o 6:00 PM Wiffle Ball Flower Pomanders Nitro Public Library Come make an artificial flower arrangement to brighten your outdoor space. Registration required. Registration opens June 26. 6:00 PM Hooks and Needles Elk Valley Express Library Join other needle crafters and work on your projects at the library. Bring your own supplies and projects. Call the library for more information. For 6:00 PM Prepping for a Disaster Riverside Public Library There are always unforeseeable disasters that you should be prepared for. Let Joseph Adkins and Tabitha Arnold of The Mountaineer Institute for Self R 6:00 PM Escape the Library! St. Albans Branch Library In this Escape Room-style event, zombies have taken over and now they're hungry for pizza! There's only one left and it's safely locked up in the libr 6:30 PM DIY Sushi Dunbar Branch Library If you love sushi, this class is for you! Megumi Homma, the Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator for West Virginia, will teach you how to make a 10	10:00 AM Baby & Me Main Library Storytime program designed for our youngest patrons. 10:00 a.m. AARP TEK Workshops (Four in a Day) Cross Lanes Branch Library Join AARP for four different workshops at the Cross Lanes Library, to learn how to get the most out of your mobile devices. All participants will get 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins June 27. 11:00 AM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick Riverside Public Library Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 1:00 PM Open Doors Movie St. Albans Branch Library Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a feature film. Call the St. Albans Library (304-722-4244) for details. 2:00 PM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick Sissonville Branch Library Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 6:00 PM Early Native Americans in West Virginia St. Albans Branch Library Once thought of as Indian hunting grounds with no permanent inhabitants, West Virginia is teeming with evidence of a thriving early native population. 6:00 PM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick Elk Valley Express Library Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 7:00 PM Dunbar Book Chat Dunbar Branch Library Join Dunbar Book Chat Club members for a discussion of "At the Edge of the Orchard" by Tracy Chevalier. Copies of the book are available for checkout 11	10:00 AM Tiny Tots Main Library Storytime program designed for ages 18-36 mo. 10:30 AM Playgroup at the Library St. Albans Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this a 11:00 AM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick Cross Lanes Branch Library Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 11:00 AM Books 'n' More Sissonville Branch Library Storytime for preschoolers and caregiver. 2:00 PM DIY Sushi Cross Lanes Branch Library If you love sushi, this class is for you! Megumi Homma, the Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator for West Virginia, will teach you how to make a 2:00 PM Foundation Directory Online Professional Guided Searching Main Library Having a struggle finding good funding sources for your nonprofit organization? Drop by the Main Library Training Room and search for funding opportun 2:00 PM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick St. Albans Branch Library Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 6:00 PM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick Main Library Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 12	10:00 AM Playgroup at the Library Main Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but none of the fuss. Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age gr 1:00 PM Book Chat Sissonville Branch Library Join the library for a lively discussion of popular titles the second Thursday of each month. Please contact the library at (304) 984-2244 for this mo 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 2:00 PM Ultimate Gaming Experience Cross Lanes Branch Library The ultimate gaming experience returns to your library! WV Mobile Gaming will be at your local library with their state of the art gaming theater. The 2:30 PM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick Nitro Public Library Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 6:00 PM Build It: Extreme Library Edition Riverside Public Library Lots of different mediums with which to build will be provided for this hands-on session. Make bird houses, creations with spaghetti noodles, newspap 6:00 PM Anime Evening Main Library Join us in the Teen Zone for an evening of anime and snacks! We will screen episodes of supremely creepy "Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories", rated T 6:00 PM Relax and Color Cross Lanes Branch Library Experience relaxation as you color your cares away. Bring your own materials or use those provided by the Cross Lanes Library Board. There will be a d 6:00 PM DIY Sushi Sissonville Branch Library If you love sushi, this class is for you! Megumi Homma, the Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator for West Virginia, will teach you how to make a 6:00 PM The Comedy Magic of Rory Rennick Clendenin Rec Center Come join us for a fun program of comedy and magic with Rory Rennick! While keeping you engaged, Rennick will show the benefits of reading, cooperatin 13	10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON Intro to Android Phones & Tablets Dunbar Branch Library Get the most out of your Android device. Personalize your device options, install apps, use your camera, and more. Bring your own phone or tablet for 14	10:00 AM Adults: Yoga for Beginners Sissonville Branch Library Yoga is a great way to relax the mind and body. If you've ever wanted to try it out but were worried about looking silly, this is the class for you! S 11:00 AM Engineering with The Three Little Pigs: Family STEM Program Main Library He huffed and he puffed - can he blow the house down? Teams will build pig dream houses as we learn basic engineering concepts through the familiar st 2:00 PM Build a Better World Storytime Dunbar Branch Library Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers with a parent or caregiver. We will share stories and songs about various kinds of buildings, followed by a si 2:45 PM Playgroup Dunbar Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Immediately following storytime, adults are invited to socialize with other families 15
16	ALL DAY I Spy Hidden Pictures St. Albans Branch Library Search for the hidden pictures, then return your completed game sheet to the service desk. Choose a prize from the treasure chest. Children 12 and you 1:00 PM Golden Years Sissonville Branch Library Fun filled afternoon for Seniors with games, crafts, and refreshments. 6:00 PM Let's Pretend Family Fun Night Dunbar Branch Library Tool belts and construction vests crafted from paper can spark dramatic play. Add in a few plastic-cup construction cones and watch imaginations take 6:00 PM Preserving Your Memories with StoryCorps Main Library Have you ever wanted to record a family history or even something a little less daunting like a conversation with a family member or friend about an i 6:00 PM Hooks and Needles Elk Valley Express Library Join other needle crafters and work on your projects at the library. Bring your own supplies and projects. Call the library for more information. For 6:00 PM Build It: Extreme Library Edition Elk Valley Express Library Lots of different mediums with which to build will be provided for this hands-on session. Bring your favorite adult to build and create with you. Ma 17	ALL DAY I Spy Buildings Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for pictures of amazing buildings. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark them off as you find them all. Return the comp ALL DAY I Spy Hidden Pictures St. Albans Branch Library Search for the hidden pictures, then return your completed game sheet to the service desk. Choose a prize from the treasure chest. Children 12 and you 10:00 AM Baby & Me Main Library Storytime program designed for our youngest patrons. 10:30 AM Storytime at the Park Coonskin Park, Elk Valley Express Library, Mobile Library Join us for a special storytime event at Coonskin Park. A storytime program will be presented at 10:30 AM, near the main play area in the park. In a 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins July 3. 11:00 AM DIY Spinners Cross Lanes Branch Library Learn how to design and build your own fidget spinner using plastic building blocks, cardboard, used CDs and pop bottle tops! All supplies provided. R 12:00 PM Elk Valley Book Group Elk Valley Express Library Join Book Group members for a discussion of The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the circulation de 3:00 PM DIY Spinners Cross Lanes Branch Library Learn how to design and build your own fidget spinner using plastic building blocks, cardboard, used CDs and pop bottle tops! All supplies provided. R 6:00 PM Preserving Your Memories with StoryCorps St. Albans Branch Library Have you ever wanted to record a family history or even something a little less daunting like a conversation with a family member or friend about an i 6:00 PM Family Night: DIY Recycling Sissonville Branch Library This event will be focused on reusing old items into brand new creations! Come join us as we take old junk and turn it into fun and exciting craft pro 18	ALL DAY I Spy Hidden Pictures St. Albans Branch Library Search for the hidden pictures, then return your completed game sheet to the service desk. Choose a prize from the treasure chest. Children 12 and you ALL DAY I Spy Buildings Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for pictures of amazing buildings. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark them off as you find them all. Return the comp 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Main Library Storytime program designed for ages 18-36 mo. 10:30 AM Jump into Storytime Elk Valley Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Child and caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more. Caregivers ar 10:30 AM Books 'n' More St. Albans Branch Library Storytime programs for preschoolers. Pre-K 3-5 years and caregiver 11:00 AM Playgroup @ the Library Cross Lanes Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this a 11:00 AM Art with Michael White Riverside Public Library Michael White is a children's book illustrator, who is known for his art in "The Library Dragon." In this colorful program, he will share information 2:00 PM Art with Michael White St. Albans Branch Library Michael White is a children's book illustrator, who is known for his art in "The Library Dragon." In this colorful program, he will share information 2:00 PM Character Building Movie Nitro Public Library Come enjoy a movie that will make you grow as a person in ways to help build a better world. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call library for mov 19	ALL DAY I Spy Buildings Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for pictures of amazing buildings. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark them off as you find them all. Return the comp 6:30 - 7:30 PM Brick Builders Club Cross Lanes Branch Library Join in the fun at the Cross Lanes Branch Library's Brick Builders Club! Sign up to be a member and get a membership card! Get the card stamped at eac ALL DAY I Spy Hidden Pictures St. Albans Branch Library Search for the hidden pictures, then return your completed game sheet to the service desk. Choose a prize from the treasure chest. Children 12 and you 10:00 AM Toddler Exploration Main Library Come explore ocean creatures, play in the sand, go fishing, make crafts and more in this ocean themed Toddler Exploration. Come prepared for water and 11:00 AM Art with Michael White Elk Valley Express Library Michael White is a children's book illustrator, who is known for his art in "The Library Dragon." In this colorful program, he will share information 11:00 AM Born To Read Dunbar Branch Library Storytime program for our youngest patrons featuring nursery rhymes, stories, songs, puppets, and props. Birth - 36 months with parent or caregiver. 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 2:00 PM Art with Michael White Main Library Michael White is a children's book illustrator, who is known for his art in "The Library Dragon." In this colorful program, he will share information 4:00 PM Teen Book Club Sissonville Branch Library If you love reading and enjoy talking about your favorite books, come join us! This group will meet once a month to discuss a new book that the group 6:00 PM Play to Learn! St. Albans Branch Library Families are invited to come play with building bricks, sensory toys, magnets, word games and more. Brush up on your STEM and literacy skills while h 6:00 PM Escape the Library! Sissonville Branch Library In this Escape Room-style event, zombies have taken over and now they're hungry for pizza! There's only one left and it's safely locked up in the libr 6:00 PM Brick Builders Riverside Public Library A large assortment of plastic bricks will be available for patrons to make their own design. Work alone or in groups to build one of our models. 20	ALL DAY I Spy Buildings Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for pictures of amazing buildings. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark them off as you find them all. Return the comp ALL DAY I Spy Hidden Pictures St. Albans Branch Library Search for the hidden pictures, then return your completed game sheet to the service desk. Choose a prize from the treasure chest. Children 12 and you 3:00-4:00 PM Brick Builders Club Cross Lanes Branch Library Join in the fun at the Cross Lanes Branch Library's Brick Builders Club! Sign up to be a member and get a membership card! Get the card stamped at eac 10:30 AM Brick Builders Marmet Branch Library A large assortment of plastic bricks will be available for patrons to make their own design. Work alone or in groups to build one of our models. 2:00 PM Teen Movie Nitro Public Library Come enjoy a movie that will make you grow as a person in ways to help build a better world. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call library for mov 3:00 PM Summer Chess Club Main Library Join us at the Main Branch Library for our Summer Chess Club! Not sure how to play? KCPL VolunTEEN, Rushik, will be on hand to help you learn. 21	ALL DAY I Spy Buildings Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for pictures of amazing buildings. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark them off as you find them all. Return the comp 11:00 AM Master Brick Builders Session Cross Lanes Branch Library Take building with plastic bricks to the next level. Work alone or in groups to build one of our advanced models: Space Shuttle, Big Bang Theory, Rock 22
23	ALL WEEK Cards of Encouragement Dunbar Branch Library Drop by the library this week to design your own greeting card. You can transform your art into an act of kindness when you make it into an encouragin 11:00 AM Family Movie Matinee St. Albans Branch Library Beat the heat with a fun family film. Bring a snack or packed lunch. Refreshing lemonade will be provided by the St. Albans Library Advisory Board. Ca 6:00 PM Early Native Americans in West Virginia Main Library Once thought of as Indian hunting grounds with no permanent inhabitants, West Virginia is teeming with evidence of a thriving early native population. 24	ALL WEEK Cards of Encouragement Dunbar Branch Library Drop by the library this week to design your own greeting card. You can transform your art into an act of kindness when you make it into an encouragin 10:00 AM Baby & Me Main Library Storytime program designed for our youngest patrons. 10:30 AM Storytime at the Park Coonskin Park, Elk Valley Express Library, Mobile Library Join us for a special storytime event at Coonskin Park. A storytime program will be presented at 10:30 AM, near the main play area in the park. In a 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins July 11. 6:00 PM Girl's Night Out: Book Discussion Group St. Albans Branch Library What’s as interesting as reading a good book? Talking about it with others, of course. Join our monthly book group to have fun, make friends, stimul 6:00 PM Mini Fairy Terrariums St. Albans Branch Library Express your whimsical side creating a mini fairy terrarium. This class is limited to 20 participants, so register today! 6:00 PM Escape the Library! Dunbar Branch Library In this Escape Room-style event, zombies have taken over and now they're hungry for pizza! There's only one left and it's safely locked up in the libr 6:00 PM Family Night: Outdoor Candyland Sissonville Branch Library If your children love board games and being outside, then this is the event for you! Come join us as we play a live action version of the hit game, Ca 25	ALL WEEK Cards of Encouragement Dunbar Branch Library Drop by the library this week to design your own greeting card. You can transform your art into an act of kindness when you make it into an encouragin 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Main Library Storytime program designed for ages 18-36 mo. 10:30 AM Activated Story Theatre “Hammer, Nail, Tell a Tale” St. Albans Branch Library In this fun show, Activated Story Theatre will perform two stories about building and making the world a better place. Children who show up 30 minutes 10:30 AM Jump into Storytime Cross Lanes Branch Library Storytime designed for children up to 5 years of age. Child and caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more. Caregivers are encouraged 11:00 AM Playgroup @ the Library Cross Lanes Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this a 2:00 PM Foundation Directory Online Professional Guided Searching Main Library Having a struggle finding good funding sources for your nonprofit organization? Drop by the Main Library Training Room and search for funding opportun 2:00 PM Activated Story Theatre “Hammer, Nail, Tell a Tale” Sissonville Branch Library In this fun show, Activated Story Theatre will perform two stories about building and making the world a better place. Children who show up 30 minutes 6:00 PM Activated Story Theatre “Hammer, Nail, Tell a Tale” Main Library In this fun show, Activated Story Theatre will perform two stories about building and making the world a better place. Children who show up 30 minutes 26	ALL WEEK Cards of Encouragement Dunbar Branch Library Drop by the library this week to design your own greeting card. You can transform your art into an act of kindness when you make it into an encouragin 5:30 - 7:00 PM Off the Hook Knit & Crochet Club Dunbar Branch Library Socialize with other crafters while you work on your knitted and crocheted projects. Bring your own supplies. All levels of expertise are welcome, and 10:00 AM Playgroup at the Library Main Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but none of the fuss. Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age gr 10:30 AM Activated Story Theatre “Hammer, Nail, Tell a Tale” Dunbar Branch Library In this fun show, Activated Story Theatre will perform two stories about building and making the world a better place. Children who show up 30 minutes 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 2:00 PM Activated Story Theatre “Hammer, Nail, Tell a Tale” Elk Elementary School In this fun show, Activated Story Theatre will perform two stories about building and making the world a better place. Children who show up 30 minutes 6:00 PM Activated Story Theatre “Hammer, Nail, Tell a Tale” Riverside Public Library In this fun show, Activated Story Theatre will perform two stories about building and making the world a better place. Children who show up 30 minutes 6:00 PM Family Movie Night Cross Lanes Branch Library Movies will be shown for the whole family to enjoy together! Popcorn and pop provided by the Cross Lanes Library Advisory Board and the Woman's Club o 6:00 PM How strong is spaghetti? Nitro Public Library Come test the strength and durability of spaghetti. We will have several activities to test the limits of how strong spaghetti really is! Registration 27	ALL WEEK Cards of Encouragement Dunbar Branch Library Drop by the library this week to design your own greeting card. You can transform your art into an act of kindness when you make it into an encouragin 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Build a Better Bot Cross Lanes Branch Library Time to gear up and create your own BrushBot! Individuals will make a functioning Bot using simple supplies and colorful decorations. This is a drop-i 3:00 PM Summer Chess Club Main Library Join us at the Main Branch Library for our Summer Chess Club! Not sure how to play? KCPL VolunTEEN, Rushik, will be on hand to help you learn. 28	ALL WEEK Cards of Encouragement Dunbar Branch Library Drop by the library this week to design your own greeting card. You can transform your art into an act of kindness when you make it into an encouragin 29
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