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1	All Day Closed for Labor 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 the Labor Day holiday. 2	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cross Lanes 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 ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose 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 August 20. 12:00 PM Clendenin Library Book Group Clendenin Branch Library Join our Book Group for a discussion of "The Blue-Ribbon Jalapeno Society Jubilee" by Carolyn Brown. Bring a bag lunch if you want; we'll provide drin 3:45 P.M. Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. 6:00 PM Brick Builders Sissonville Branch Library Put your creativity to the test at this brick builders themed night! There will be crafts, games, and plenty of free building time. 6:30 PM Taste Test Tuesday: "A" is for Apple! St. Albans Branch Library September is here and there's no better time to bite into a crisp, juicy apple. With over 2,000 varieties of apples grown in the United States, it may 3	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 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. ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Storytime program for ages 18-36 months. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and much more in this interactive program e 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. 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. 10:35 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 @ 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 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 4	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose 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 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 Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board games 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 3:00 PM Thursday Book Group Main Library This discussion group will enjoy nine books from different genres (novels, short stories, memoir, biography) featuring literary giants such as Hemingw 4:00 PM Do Us a Flavor Sissonville Branch Library Join us on a journey to flavortown at the library! Quirky flavors will battle it out in a snack showdown at this event. Taste test a variety of unique 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 P.M. Family Movie Night Riverside Public Library Come watch a newly-released movie. Free refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM Experience R.M.S. Titanic Clendenin Branch Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 6:00 PM Homemade Bath Salts Main Library Make some relaxing bath salts to enjoy yourself, or to give as a gift. Registration required. Adults only. 6:00 PM Family Fun: Pasta Clay Art Elk Valley Branch Library Families are invited for an evening of creativity. Come join us at the library for art night! We will be using colored pasta and clay to create fun 5	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 3:30 PM Maker Break: Spaghetti Towers Cross Lanes Branch Library Unwind from a long week at school on the first Friday of each month as we feature fun activities and challenges that promote science, technology, engi 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 6	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Jam Session at the Library Clendenin Branch Library Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or other instrument to the library for an informal jam session. Join other musicians to play a few songs or play the 10:30 AM - 11:30 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 10:30 A.M. Golden Years Riverside Public Library Fun-filled activities for seniors with games and crafts. 11:00 AM Experience R.M.S. Titanic Main Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 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! 11:00 AM Ready, Set, Create! Designed to Survive St. Albans Branch Library In this engineering challenge for children in grades 2 - 5, participants investigate ways to engineer structures to resist the forces of nature. All s 7
8	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. ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 1:00 PM Fall Prevention Sissonville Branch Library Learn how to prevent dangerous falls during this free class. This training is offered in partnership with the Kanawha County Homeland Security and Eme 3:00 PM After School Craft Time St. Albans Branch Library Families are invited to visit the library and make a special fall themed craft. Supplies are limited. Please register. Family. 6:00 p.m. Family Fun Night: Watercolor Art Night Dunbar Branch Library Family Fun Night is an evening of crafts and stories. We will be learning about watercolor painting. The craft will be creating your very own waterco 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 Kingdom Krafters Present: No Sew Pillows St. Albans Branch Library Get ready for cozy Autumn evenings by creating your own no sew pillow. Registration is required. Limit 15. Adult. 6:00 PM Book Lovers Unite: A Book Discussion Group Riverside Public Library The group will meet on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The discussion will be "The Shoemaker's Wife" by Adriana Trigiani. Copies are availab 9	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cross Lanes 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 ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose 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 A.M. Books 'N' More Riverside Public Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins August 27. 12:00 PM Golden Years Clendenin Branch Library Seniors are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of crafts, music and games. This includes Bingo and prizes. Light refreshments provided. Seniors. 12:00 PM Golden Years Clendenin Branch Library Seniors are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of crafts, music and games. This includes Bingo and prizes. Light refreshments provided. Seniors. 3:30 PM Teen Tuesday: Game On! Cross Lanes Branch Library Quick! Grab a friend and get in the game. Meet up at the library after school for good times, good friends, and gaming. You won't want to miss this ev 3:45 P.M. Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. 6:00 PM Experience R.M.S. Titanic Dunbar Branch Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 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 10	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. 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 ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 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 Storytime program for ages 18-36 months. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and much more in this interactive program e 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 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 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 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 @ 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 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 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 6:00 PM Emergency Preparedness Main Library Are you ready for an emergency? Learn what to do when the unexpected strikes during this free class. This training is offered in partnership with the 11	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 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. 11:00 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 1:00 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 6:00 PM Cord Cutting 101 St. Albans Branch Library Have you ever wondered how to survive without cable TV? Attend this informative class to learn more about how to cut the cable cord and still be able 6:00 PM Experience R.M.S. Titanic Sissonville Branch Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 6:00 P.M. Scrapbooking Riverside Public Library Bring in several pictures from your summer vacation and we'll show you fun ways to scrapbook your memories. 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. 6:00 PM Family Fun: Bird Feeders Elk Valley Branch Library Bring the whole family for a fun time at the library. For this Family Fun program we will be making bird feeders from recycled materials. Create a f 12	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 11:00 AM Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group Cross Lanes Branch Library Join the Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group to discuss "The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in Death, Decay and Disaster" by Sarah Krasn 13	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 14
15	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 Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions Discussion 2019 Main Library Join us the third Monday of each month through November (except July) for the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions Discussion. This national 1:00 PM Golden Years Sissonville Branch Library Fun-filled afternoon for seniors with games, crafts, and refreshments. 6:00 PM Experience R.M.S. Titanic Elk Valley Branch Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 16	ALL DAY Celebrate Constitution Day! Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Main Library, St. Albans Branch Library Celebrate Constitution Day with KCPL! September 17th is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Cons 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 - 1:00 PM Cross Lanes 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 ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose 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 September 3. 10:30 AM Experience R.M.S. Titanic Riverside Public Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 12:00 PM Elk Valley Book Group Elk Valley Branch Library Everyone is invited for a discussion of the book "The Keeper of Lost Things" by Ruth Hogan. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the cir 3:45 P.M. Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. 5:30 PM Minute To Win It for Teens Clendenin Branch Library Can you meet these 60-second challenges? There will be Breakfast Scramble, Defying Gravity, Say Ahhhh and many more. Compete against friends or try 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 Annual Meeting: St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board St. Albans Branch Library You are cordially invited to the annual meeting of the St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board. This special evening will feature a look back at some 6:00 PM Behold the Power of the Wind Sissonville Branch Library From a light breeze to a gale, we will explore and experience the power of the wind, and the science behind it. Join us for this unique STEM program d 17	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose 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 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 Celebrate Constitution Day! Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Main Library, St. Albans Branch Library Celebrate Constitution Day with KCPL! September 17th is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Cons 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. 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Storytime program for ages 18-36 months. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and much more in this interactive program e 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 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 'n' More St. Albans Branch Library Storytime programs for preschoolers. Pre-K 3-5 years and caregiver. 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 @ 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 11:30 AM Kid's Craft Corner St. Albans Branch Library A special craft time for preschoolers and their grown-up. Ages 3-5. 18	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Special Book Sale: One Day Only! Elk Valley Branch Library The Elk Valley Advisory Board will be holding a special one day book sale at the Elk Valley Branch Library. The sale will run from 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 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 In this program we'll provide activities for toddlers that help them explore the world around them. Come dressed to make a mess! 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 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 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 3:30 PM TEENS: Area 51 Invasion Party Main Library Tomorrow is the day where all across the nation, people will be storming the base! What will they discover? Will anyone show up? Help us celebrate in 6:00 PM Family Fun Night Nitro Public Library Come enjoy an evening of fun with your family with crafts and activities. Registration required. Registration begins September 5. 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 Experience R.M.S. Titanic Cross Lanes Branch Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 6:00 P.M. 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. 6:00 PM Squirt Gun Painting Sissonville Branch Library Who doesn't like squirt guns and art? Why not both at the same time? Please join us to make art using squirt guns. It is going to be a unique experien 19	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose 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 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 20	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 10:30 AM - 11:30 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 11 AM - 12:00 PM Electronic Motorboat: Family STEM Program Main Library Design an electronic motorboat. As the captain, test your vessel in the open waters. Will yours sink or float? Our monthly program provides hands on s ALL WEEK Banned Books Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! Visit any KCPL library this week for your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon bo 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 Dunbar Fall Book Sale Dunbar Branch Library Used books and DVDs are offered for sale at good prices. 10:30 AM Book Folding Club Riverside Public Library The club will meet on the third Saturday in September, but will resume our normal meeting on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Octobe 11:00 AM Autumn String Art Cross Lanes Branch Library Celebrate the season with us as we make beautiful autumn leaf string art. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Registration opens 21
22	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a ALL WEEK Banned Books Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! Visit any KCPL library this week for your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon bo 5:30 PM Adult Craft Class: Tie-Dye T-shirts St. Albans Branch Library Come spend a fun evening tie-dying a t-shirt. Please bring your own t-shirt. Registration required, limited to 20 participants. Registration starts Au 5:30 PM Birds of Prey Nitro Public Library Each one-hour program features a selection of bird of prey species and may include: owls, falcons, hawks, vultures and eagles. You will learn about th 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 23	ALL WEEK Banned Books Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! Visit any KCPL library this week for your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon bo 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cross Lanes 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 ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose 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 A.M. Born to Read Riverside Public Library Storytime program for our youngest patrons. 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins September 10. 11:00 A.M. Playgroup at the Library Riverside Public 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 g 1:30 PM Adult Crafternoon: Jewelry Workshop Elk Valley Branch Library Enjoy an afternoon of relaxation, crafts and friends. Adults are invited to learn how to make a simple necklace at this crafternoon program. All mat 3:30 PM Teen Tuesday: Pencil Pouch Craft Cross Lanes Branch Library Teens and tweens can join us after school on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for a variety of fun activities including gaming, crafts, and more. 3:45 P.M. Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. 6:00 PM Family Fun with Bugs Clendenin Branch Library Even if you don't like bugs, you're sure to have fun here! There will be stories about famous bugs like Fly Guy and the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Craft 6:00 PM Experience R.M.S. Titanic St. Albans Branch Library Since before she sailed, R.M.S. Titanic has captivated the imaginations of those hearing her name. In this family-friendly performance by Astral Thea 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 6:00 PM Teen Time: Glow Party Elk Valley Branch Library Teens are invited for some Glow in the Dark fun. Games, crafts and more! Bring your friends for a glowing good time! 6:30 PM Healing for Victims of Serious Adverse Childhood Experiences Dunbar Branch Library Dr. Boyd Purcell, National Board Certified Counselor and Board Certified Chaplain, author of "Spiritual Terrorism: Spiritual Abuse from the Womb to th 24	ALL WEEK Banned Books Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! Visit any KCPL library this week for your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon bo 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 ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Storytime program for ages 18-36 months. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and much more in this interactive program e 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 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 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 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 @ 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 11:30 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 4:00 PM Afterschool Art Clendenin Branch Library Have fun and be creative! An assortment of art supplies will be available for you to use for the afternoon. Use your favorites or try something new t 25	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a ALL WEEK Banned Books Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! Visit any KCPL library this week for your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon bo 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 other library 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 5:30 PM Family Fun: Autumn Cupcakes Elk Valley Branch Library Families are invited to join us at the library and to celebrate the beginning of Autumn. We will be decorating cupcakes in different Autumn designs. 6:00 PM Sissonville Cookbook Club Sissonville Branch Library Experiment with different recipes and taste new flavors! The Sissonville Cookbook Club meets every other month on the fourth Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at th 6:00 P.M. Art at the Library Riverside Public Library Children will use watercolor to create their own masterpiece. 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 26	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a ALL WEEK Banned Books Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! Visit any KCPL library this week for your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon bo 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 3:30 PM Play to Learn! Cross Lanes Branch Library Families are invited to come play with building bricks, sensory toys, magnets, word games and more. 4:00 PM Sissonville Homecoming Hot Dog Sale Sissonville Branch Library The Sissonville Branch Library Advisory Board will be selling their famously delicious hot dogs during the Sissonville High School homecoming parade. 27	ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a ALL WEEK Banned Books Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Mobile Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read! Visit any KCPL library this week for your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon bo 10:30 AM Destination: Exploration! St. Albans Branch Library Start your Saturday off at the library! Explore our collection of STEM-based learning toys. Everything from magnetic tiles to world famous building br 11:00 AM Family Storytime: Camping Day! Main Library Join us at the Main Library Children's Department for a fun family storytime! We'll be doing some indoor camping during this storytime, so prepare for 11:00 AM CPR and First Aid Training Cross Lanes Branch Library Local CPR and safety consultant Scott Nasby will present this free course on techniques for CPR and first aid. Learn techniques for relief of chocking 28
29	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. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. ALL WEEK Fine Free Week Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Main Library, Marmet Branch Library, Nitro Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library All KCPL locations will observe Fine Free Week September 30 - October 5. During this time patrons may return overdue items to any KCPL location and no ALL MONTH Teddy Bear I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for fun pictures of teddy bears! Once you've found all the pictures turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a 5:30 PM Totally Tie-dye! St. Albans Branch Library Come spend a fun evening tie-dying a t-shirt. Please bring your own t-shirt. Registration required, limited to 20 participants. Registration starts Au 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 Monsoon Postcards: Indian Ocean Journeys, a Presentation by Author David H. Mould Main Library In the sequel to Postcards from Stanland: Journeys in Central Asia, historian and journalist David Mould traverses the Indian Ocean--from Madagascar t 30