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			All Day Closed for New Year's Day Holiday Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch 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 New Year's Day. 1	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 10:30 a.m. Jump into Storytime! Dunbar 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 11:00 a.m. Playgroup Dunbar Branch Library Playgroup is a time for your child to socialize and play. The program helps children learn to interact and engage with other children through special 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Clendenin 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 Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 11:30 AM Playgroup at the Library Clendenin Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup, but none of the fuss! A great opportunity for children to play and interact under caregivers' supervision. Dro 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our 5:30 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 Movie Night Riverside Public Library Come watch a newly-released movie. Free refreshments will be provided. 2	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 3:30 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 3	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Yoga Class Sissonville Branch Library Enrich your body and mind during this free yoga class led by Christine Coleman! This class is intended for adults, but ages 16+ may attend with an adu ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 10:30 AM Golden Years Riverside Public Library Fun-filled activities for seniors with games and crafts. 10:30 AM Saturday Exploration St. Albans Branch Library Play with building bricks, sensory toys, magnets, word games and more. Brush up on your STEM and literacy skills while having fun with your family. Al 4
ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 5	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 3:00 PM Thursday Book Group Main Library Different day this meeting only This discussion group will enjoy nine books from different genres (novels, short stories, memoir, biography) featu 6:00 p.m. Snowy Slime! Dunbar Branch Library Snowy Slime! We will be making slime and reading about snow. Family Fun Night is an evening of stories and crafts. 6:00 PM Adult Crafting Class Riverside Public Library Adult Craft Classes are held on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. 6:00 PM Kingdom Krafters: Snowman Globe St. Albans Branch Library Create your own winter wonderland inside a snowman globe. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Registration opens November 4. Adults. 6:00 PM Hooks and Needles Elk Valley Branch Library Join other needle crafters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults and Tee 6	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL DAY I Spy: Snowmen Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for five hidden snowman pictures. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark off all as you find them. Return the completed 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Storytime program for ages birth-18 months. Babies and caregivers will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards st 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins December 24. 11:00 AM Crochet Club Cross Lanes Branch Library Join us in the meeting room at the Cross Lanes Branch Library for a weekly gathering to work on your latest project and enjoy the company of other yar 3:30 PM Teen Tuesday: Calendar Craft Cross Lanes Branch Library Teens and tweens can join us after school on select Tuesdays each month for a variety of fun activities including gaming, crafts, and more. This week 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 5:30 PM Teen Time: Paint Night Clendenin Branch Library It's a fun paint extravaganza! Bubble painting, sponge painting, paint on paper, tile and wood. While you paint, enjoy snacks and music. All supplies 6:00 PM Family STEM Night Sissonville Branch Library Monthly STEM activity night for the whole family! 6:00 PM Family STEM Night Sissonville Branch Library Monthly STEM activity night for the whole family! 6:30 PM St. Albans Writes: Dan Light St. Albans Branch Library A professor at Liberty University, Dr. Dan Light will discuss his books, "Ten Fresh Takes" and "West By God Virginia," the latter a home-style patchwo 7	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Playgroup Sissonville Branch Library Children will have fun playing with others their own age, while adults can relax and chat. 3:30 - 4:45 PM Game On! Sissonville Branch Library Grab a friend and get in the game! Teens & tweens are invited to meet up at the library for good times, good friends, and gaming. You won't want to mi ALL DAY I Spy: Snowmen Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for five hidden snowman pictures. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark off all as you find them. Return the completed 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM Homeschool Day Riverside Public Library Learn about research tools and resources. Activities for the whole family. 10:30 AM Jump into Storytime Elk Valley Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Adult and child will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more. 10:30 AM Knit a Bit St. Albans Branch Library Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults. 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 10:30 AM Rhythm and Rhyme Time Cross Lanes Branch Library Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories. 10:35 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 11:00 AM Playgroup at the Library Elk Valley Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup, but none of the fuss! A great opportunity for children to play and interact under caregivers' supervision. D 11:00 AM Playgroup 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 12:30 PM Homeschool Day Clendenin Branch Library Homeschool families will meet together to learn about the library services and resources and work on a different fun lesson every month. Make new frie 3:30 PM Teens: Roast Club Main Library Teens are invited to do their best MST3K impressions for this monthly event! Join us to watch and roast a cheesy movie or TV show. Refreshments provid 6:00 PM Books On Tap Black Sheep Burritos Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group for Adults Only. Meeting at Black Sheep Burrito and Brews, 702 Quarrier Street. This is a book group where adul 8	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL DAY I Spy: Snowmen Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for five hidden snowman pictures. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark off all as you find them. Return the completed 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 11:00 AM Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 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 Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our 4:30 PM Teen Book Group Cross Lanes Branch Library What are you reading? Meet up at the library and let's talk about it. Refreshments provided by the Cross Lanes Library Advisory Board and the Women's 6:00 PM Family Fun: Gingerbread House Party Elk Valley Branch Library Feeling the end of the holiday blues? Come join us for a gingerbread house decorating party. All materials and refreshments will be provided. Registra 6:00 PM Edible Crafts Riverside Public Library Make some fun crafts and enjoy eating them. 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. 9	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL DAY I Spy: Snowmen Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for five hidden snowman pictures. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark off all as you find them. Return the completed ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 11:00 AM Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group Cross Lanes Branch Library Join the Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group to discuss our January selection. The book is available four weeks before our meeting and you can check it 10	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL DAY Make And Take Craft Day Elk Valley Branch Library Stop by the library for make and take winter crafts. Work on your crafts at the library or take them home. Choose from several crafts while supplies ALL DAY I Spy: Snowmen Cross Lanes Branch Library Search the library for five hidden snowman pictures. Just grab a game sheet at the front desk and mark off all as you find them. Return the completed 11:00 AM STEM Saturday Cross Lanes Branch Library From circuits and robots to tumbling towers, join us at the library for an exciting adventure! 12:00 PM Teens: Dungeons and Dragons Club Main Library ADVENTURERS WANTED! Interested in joining a Dungeons and Dragons club? Never played before? No problem! Join us on the second Saturday of each month f 1:00 PM Family Movie Clendenin Branch Library Enjoy a family-friendly movie on a lazy afternoon. Contact the library for the title of the movie. Refreshments will be provided. 11
ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 2:00 PM Lebanon: The Country of My Heart's Desire Main Library View Lebanon as seen through the eyes of a native son and a granddaughter of immigrants. In October, Joe Awad led a 12-day church-sponsored trip to 12	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Playgroup Sissonville Branch Library Children will have fun playing with others their own age, while adults can relax and chat. 1:30 PM Shake, Rattle and Read! Charleston Town Center Rock out with KCPL librarians in this program celebrating music and movement! Families will enjoy an interactive storytime filled with opportunities t 6:00 PM Hooks and Needles Elk Valley Branch Library Join other needle crafters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults and Tee 6:00 PM Book Club Riverside Public Library The group will meet on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The discussion will be "Cover of Snow" by Jenny Milchman. 6:00 PM In Memoriam: Feminine Rising Presents the Work of Contributor Rachel Hicks Dunbar Branch Library Join author Andrea Fekete and others for readings of selections from "Feminine Rising" in memoriam of contributing author Rachel Hicks. Along with Lar 13	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Storytime program for ages birth-18 months. Babies and caregivers will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards st 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins December 31. 10:30 AM Books 'n' More Riverside Public Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 11:00 AM Crochet Club Cross Lanes Branch Library Join us in the meeting room at the Cross Lanes Branch Library for a weekly gathering to work on your latest project and enjoy the company of other yar 2:00 PM Sew Simple: Hand Warmers Cross Lanes Branch Library Use simple sewing machine techniques to create a set of hand warmers. All materials provided. Those new to sewing machines please arrive at 1:45 p.m. 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM Teen Time: Minute to Win it! Elk Valley Branch Library Teens are invited to play fun "Minute to Win It" games. Bring your friends and see who comes out a winner. Refreshments provided. 6:00 PM Resume Writing Workshop Main Library Learn how you can use library resources to create a professional resume quickly and easily for any job! You'll also learn about the career resources a 14	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM Knit a Bit St. Albans Branch Library Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults. 10:30 AM Books and More St. Albans Branch Library Storytime programs for preschoolers. Pre-K 3-5 years and caregiver. 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 10:35 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 11:00 AM Playgroup 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 Kid's Craft Corner St. Albans Branch Library A special craft time for preschoolers and their grown-ups. Ages 3-5. 3:30 PM Teens: Anime Afternoon Main Library Join us in the Teen Zone for an afternoon of anime, crafts, and snacks! This is a teens-only event. Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Libr 15	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 10:30 a.m. Jump into Storytime! Dunbar 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 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Clendenin 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 Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 11:00 a.m. Playgroup Dunbar Branch Library Playgroup is a time for your child to socialize and play. The program helps children learn to interact and engage with other children through special 11:30 AM Playgroup at the Library Clendenin Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup, but none of the fuss! A great opportunity for children to play and interact under caregivers' supervision. Dro 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our 3:30 PM Healthy Snacks for Hungry Teens Cross Lanes Branch Library Learn about some healthy after school snacks you can make yourself. Then enjoy some samples. 5:30 PM Family Fun: All Things Snow Elk Valley Branch Library Bring the whole family and enjoy winter activities with us at the library. Come join us for a snow day inside! Learn about snow and even create your 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 Teen Indoor Snowball Fight Sissonville Branch Library All the fun of a snowball fight without the cold! Stop by the library after school to make different kinds of snowballs, figure out the best ways to l 6:00 PM Miniature Cake Decorating Riverside Public Library Learn basic cake decorating techniques and decorate your own miniature cakes. 6:00 PM Family Fun Night Nitro Public Library Come enjoy an evening of fun with your family with crafts and activities and games. Registration required. Registration begins January 2. 16	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 3:00 PM-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 17	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tower of Bricks: Family STEM Program Main Library Explore structure, stability, and weight using popular toy building bricks. Who can build the tallest and most stable tower with 65 bricks? Participan 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Yoga Class Sissonville Branch Library Enrich your body and mind during this free yoga class led by Christine Coleman! This class is intended for adults, but ages 16+ may attend with an adu 18
ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 19	1:00 PM to 4:00 PM What's Your Dream? Main Library Elementary aged children and their families are invited to join us for crafts, activities, and stories as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Mart ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL DAY Closing Nitro Public Library Nitro Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 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. 2:00 PM Family Fun: Dare To Dream Elk Valley Branch Library Do you dare to dream? In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. learn more about the man and his dream. We will be making "I Have a Dream" crafts to ho 4:00pm NaNoWriMo! (National Novel Writing Month) Riverside Public Library "National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadl 6:00 p.m. Movie Night at the Library! Dunbar Branch Library Sit back and enjoy a family movie (rated G or PG) among friends. Popcorn will be provided. 6:00 PM Hooks and Needles Elk Valley Branch Library Join other needle crafters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults and Tee 20	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 12:00 NOON - 6:00 PM School Holiday: drop in for fun Main Library Make n' take crafts, activities, scavenger hunt, legos, board games and more. ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Storytime program for ages birth-18 months. Babies and caregivers will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards st 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins January 7. 11:00 AM Crochet Club Cross Lanes Branch Library Join us in the meeting room at the Cross Lanes Branch Library for a weekly gathering to work on your latest project and enjoy the company of other yar 12:00 PM Elk Valley Book Group Elk Valley Branch Library Everyone is invited for a discussion of our monthly book. Please check with the library for the title. Copies of the book will be available for check 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 5:30 PM Teen Time: Games Clendenin Branch Library All types of games will be available for you to play. From Xbox and Wii to Twister and board games. Bring a friend or two and enjoy the afternoon in 5:30 PM Teen Time: Games Clendenin Branch Library All types of games will be available for you to play. From Xbox and Wii to Twister and board games. Bring a friend or two and enjoy the afternoon in 6:00 PM Family Crafts Glasgow Branch Library Craft classes are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. 6:00 PM Family Crafts Glasgow Branch Library Come learn how to make a fun craft. Crafting class is always the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. 6:00 PM Mandala Rock Painting Main Library Paint away the stress by creating mandala designs on rocks! All supplies provided. Registration required. Adults only. 6:00 PM Dreamcatcher Sissonville Branch Library Learn about the history of the dreamcatcher (or spider web charm), from its Ojibwe origins to its more modern uses. We will also provide the opportuni 21	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. 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 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Playgroup Sissonville Branch Library Children will have fun playing with others their own age, while adults can relax and chat. 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM Knit a Bit St. Albans Branch Library Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults. 10:30 AM Jump into Storytime Elk Valley Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Adult and child will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more. 10:30 AM I Made it Myself St. Albans Branch Library Crafty fun for preschoolers. Come dressed to make a mess! Ages 3-5 and caregiver. 10:30 AM Rhythm and Rhyme Time Cross Lanes Branch Library Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories. 10:30 AM Born to Read Riverside Public Library Storytime program for our youngest patrons. 10:35 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 11:00 AM Playgroup 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 Playgroup at the Library Elk Valley Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup, but none of the fuss! A great opportunity for children to play and interact under caregivers' supervision. D 11:00 Am Playgroup at the Library Riverside Public Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but none of the fuss. Drop into socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age gr 22	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 MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 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 11:00 AM Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our 5:30 pm Off the Hook Dunbar Branch Library "Off the Hook" is a knitting and crochet group that meets in the Dunbar Branch Library's large meeting room every fourth Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Beginne 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. 6:30 PM Sissonville Cookbook Club Sissonville Branch Library Experiment with different recipes and taste new flavors! Here's how to participate: 1. Check out a cookbook or cooking magazine. 2. Test out a rec 23	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 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 MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 24	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 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 MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 10:30 AM Slimy Saturday St. Albans Branch Library Mix up a little batch of slime and choose your own mix-ins. Ages 6 to 12 and caregiver. There is a limit of 10 participants and registration is requir 11:00 AM Family Storytime: Kids' Yoga Main Library Join us at the Main Library Children's Department for a fun family storytime! We'll be learning some basic yoga moves that children can do, discussing 1:00 PM Family Movie Clendenin Branch Library Enjoy a family-friendly movie on a lazy afternoon. Contact the library for the title of the movie. Refreshments will be provided. 25
ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 2:00 PM WWI Smithsonian Institution Exhibit and Movie Main Library See the Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibit, World War I: Lessons and Legacies for Libraries and watch the related Peter Jackson film, "They S 26	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Playgroup Sissonville Branch Library Children will have fun playing with others their own age, while adults can relax and chat. ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 6:00 PM Hooks and Needles Elk Valley Branch Library Join other needle crafters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults and Tee 27	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Storytime program for ages birth-18 months. Babies and caregivers will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards st 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins January 14. 11:00 AM Crochet Club Cross Lanes Branch Library Join us in the meeting room at the Cross Lanes Branch Library for a weekly gathering to work on your latest project and enjoy the company of other yar 1:30 PM Adult Crafternoon: Valentine's Wreath Elk Valley Branch Library Adults are invited to learn how to create a Valentine's wreath. All materials provided. Registration begins January 2. 3:30 PM Teen Tuesday: Circuit Circus Cross Lanes Branch Library Teens and tweens can join us after school on select Tuesdays each month for a variety of fun activities including gaming, crafts, and more. This week 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM Teen Game Night Elk Valley Branch Library Teens are invited for an evening of games. We will have Xbox games, interactive games, plus some fun board games to pick from. There will also be sn 6:00 PM Family Fun: Indoor Camping Clendenin Branch Library Enjoy camping even when it's cold outside. Hear stories, sing campfire songs, make a craft and eat s'mores! 6:00 PM St. Albans Book Group St. Albans Branch Library Join Book Group members for a discussion of a designated title. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the circulation desk. New members a 28	ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 3:30 - 4:45 PM Game On! Sissonville Branch Library Grab a friend and get in the game! Teens & tweens are invited to meet up at the library for good times, good friends, and gaming. You won't want to mi 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM Knit a Bit St. Albans Branch Library Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults. 10:30 AM Discovery Play Elk Valley Branch Library Join us for some fun, hands-on sensory activities and craft projects especially for little ones. Children from birth to 5 years of age and their favor 10:35 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 11:00 AM Playgroup 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 11:30 AM Mall Book Group Charleston Town Center, Main Library Join us at the Charleston Town Center Panera Bread® on the last Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m. to discuss a different book. Copies of the book 3:30 PM Teens: DIY Bird Feeders Main Library It's cold out and birds are hungry! We'll be making homemade bird feeders to hang outside for all the hungry animals. 29	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 11:00 AM Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our 6:00 PM Craft and a Movie Cross Lanes Branch Library Create a quick craft before enjoying a family friendly movie. Popcorn and pop provided by the Cross Lanes Library Advisory Board. Call the library at 6:00 PM Art at the Library Riverside Public Library Children will use watercolor to create their own masterpiece. 6:00 PM Family Fun: Winter Craft Night Elk Valley Branch Library Bring your imagination inside for a fun evening of crafts! Samples will be on display at the library. Registration begins January 7. 6:00 PM Adults & Crafts: Marbled Wine Glasses Sissonville Branch Library Impress your guests with stunning marbled wine glasses, crafted by your own hand. All supplies will be provided and space is limited. Registration ope 30	ALL MONTH Pokemon I-Spy Main Library Look for Pokemon with this month's I-Spy! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest! ALL MONTH 20 for 20 - Winter Reading Challenge Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Start a good habit for 2020! Read 20 minutes a 2:00 PM Golden Years St. Albans Branch Library Come join us for an afternoon of fun filled games at the St. Albans Branch Library. Seniors and their families are invited to enjoy an entertaining ho 31