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				5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Family Mixed-Media Art Workshop Cross Lanes Branch Library What better way for families to celebrate November as Picture Book Month than by creating their own mixed-media art in celebration of beloved picture 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 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 3:00 PM All Ages Writing Session Sissonville Branch Library Feeling inspired to tackle a big writing project this month? Join this drop-in writing session for all ages and experience levels. Enjoy the company o 3:00 PM Around the World Literary Journey Reading and Discussion Group Main Library This book discussion group features nine works from a global array of established authors whose geographical settings range from Australia to the Gree 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 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 Purls and Chains Clendenin Branch Library Join other needle crafters and learn to knit and crochet--or come for help on a project. Bring your own supplies and project patterns. Call the libr 6:00 PM Family Movie Night Riverside Public Library Come watch a newly-released movie. Free refreshments will be provided. 1	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 2	2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Family Mixed-Media Art Workshop Dunbar Branch Library What better way for families to celebrate November as Picture Book Month than by creating their own mixed-media art in celebration of beloved picture 3
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Family Mixed-Media Art Workshop Main Library What better way for families to celebrate November as Picture Book Month than by creating their own mixed-media art in celebration of beloved picture 4	ALL DAY Two Day I Spy Special: Turkeys on the Loose! St. Albans Branch Library Can you find all five turkeys? If you do, mark them off your game sheet and choose a prize from our treasure chest. Children: Ages 12 and younger. 6:00 PM 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 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 Dimensional Embroidered Christmas Ornament Riverside Public Library In this hand embroidery class, participants will learn how to make bullion roses, the foliage stitch and French knots. Finishing technique will also 5	ALL DAY Two Day I Spy Special: Turkeys on the Loose! St. Albans Branch Library Can you find all five turkeys? If you do, mark them off your game sheet and choose a prize from our treasure chest. Children: Ages 12 and younger. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Family Mixed-Media Art Workshop St. Albans Branch Library What better way for families to celebrate November as Picture Book Month than by creating their own mixed-media art in celebration of beloved picture ALL DAY CLOSING Nitro Public Library Nitro Public Library will be closed for Election Day. 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 Books 'n' More Riverside Public Library Storytime programs for preschoolers. Pre-K 3-5 years and caregiver. 12:00 PM Clendenin Library Book Group Clendenin Branch Library Join our new Book Group for a discussion of "The First Phone Call from Heaven" by Mitch Albom. Bring a bag lunch if you want; we'll provide drinks and 12:00 PM Clendenin Library Book Group Clendenin Branch Library Join our new Book Group for a discussion of "The Last Runaway" by Tracy Chevalier. Bring a bag lunch if you want; we'll provide drinks and snacks. Cop 12:00 PM Clendenin Library Book Group Clendenin Branch Library Join our new Book Group for a discussion of "The First Phone Call from Heaven" by Mitch Albom. Bring a bag lunch if you want; we'll provide drinks and 2:00 PM Autumn Leaves Craft St. Albans Branch Library Come and make a pretty seasonal craft. Children and caregiver. Supplies are limited. Registration is encouraged. Registration begins October 15, 2018. 6:00 PM Adult Craft Class: Fabric Ornaments St. Albans Branch Library Step up your holiday decor this year with a DIY fabric ornament. The wonderful Kingdom Life Fellowship Kingdom Krafters will teach you how to make thi 6:00 PM Teen Game Night Elk Valley Branch Library Teens are invited for an evening of games. We will have Xbox games, plus some fun board games to pick from. There will also be snacks. Bring your f 6:00 PM Family Night: 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. 6:00 PM Healthy Holiday Eating Clendenin Branch Library Are the holidays a stumbling block to keeping good eating habits or do you feel left out while everyone else eats the “good stuff?” April Simpson 6	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 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 Born to Read St. Albans Branch Library Storytime programs for our youngest patrons. Birth-36 months 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 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 Born to Read Sissonville Branch Library A storytime program for our youngest patrons. Birth - 36 months & caregiver. 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 7	5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Family Mixed-Media Art Workshop Elk Valley Branch Library What better way for families to celebrate November as Picture Book Month than by creating their own mixed-media art in celebration of beloved picture 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 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 Playgroup @ the Library Dunbar Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but none of the fuss. Drop in to socialize with other families with toddlers and play with toys reserved just f 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 1:00 P.M. 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. 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 6:00 PM Life Size Games Riverside Public Library Everyone loves a good board game, right? What if I told you some of those games were jumbo size? Join us for some jumbo games and classic board game 6:00 PM Reclamation Day Celebration St. Albans Branch Library Are you waiting anxiously to explore the Appalachian Wasteland? Then join us as we prepare for the fallout and celebrate our last few days radiation f 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. 8	1:00 - 5:30 PM Used Book Sale St. Albans Branch Library The St. Albans Advisory Board is sponsoring a Used Book Sale on Friday, November 9 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m 11:00 AM Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group Cross Lanes Branch Library Join the Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group to discuss "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann. The book is available four weeks before our meeting 9	10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Used Book Sale St. Albans Branch Library The St. Albans Advisory Board is sponsoring a Used Book Sale on Friday, November 9 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m 11:00 AM Make it and Take It: Holiday Cookie Decorating Sissonville Branch Library Craft your own fall cookies with the help of local baker Janna Paterno. All supplies will be provided. Each attendee will get two cookies to decorate 10
11	ALL DAY Make it, Take it Craft St. Albans Branch Library Families are invited to visit the library today and create a simple make it, take it craft. 2:00 PM Matinee Movie at the Library Elk Valley Branch Library Join us to watch a family friendly movie on the library's big screen. Call the library (304-965-3636) to find out what will be showing. 4:00 PM Teens: Wasteland Survival Main Library Are you waiting anxiously to explore the Appalachian Wasteland? Then join us as we prepare for the fallout and celebrate our last few days radiation f 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 12	ALL DAY Magical Beasts: I Spy Cross Lanes Branch Library Do you have what it takes to find the escaped DRAGONS? Game sheets can be found at the circulation desk. Limit one prize, children 12 and under please 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 October 30. 12:00 PM Elk Valley Book Group Elk Valley Branch Library Join Book Group members for a discussion of "Commonwealth" by Ann Patchett. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the circulation desk. 5:30 PM Teens: Wintertime Wood Decorating Clendenin Branch Library Create a unique wintertime decoration for inside or out. Paint wooden blocks to look like a snowman, reindeer, Santa or a penguin. Use your imaginat 13	ALL DAY Magical Beasts: I Spy Cross Lanes Branch Library Do you have what it takes to find the escaped DRAGONS? Game sheets can be found at the circulation desk. Limit one prize, children 12 and under please 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 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 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 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 Books 'N' More Sissonville Branch Library Storytime for preschoolers and caregiver. 11:30 AM Homeschool Day Riverside Public Library Learn about research tools and resources. 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 Woman's 14	ALL DAY Magical Beasts: I Spy Cross Lanes Branch Library Do you have what it takes to find the escaped DRAGONS? Game sheets can be found at the circulation desk. Limit one prize, children 12 and under please 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Family Mixed-Media Art Workshop Riverside Public Library What better way for families to celebrate November as Picture Book Month than by creating their own mixed-media art in celebration of beloved picture 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! 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 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 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 Family Fun Night: Turkeys Nitro Public Library Family Fun Night is an evening of stories and crafts. Families are invited to come, socialize and create. This month we will focus all activities arou 6:00 PM Family Fun Night Riverside Public Library Stories, crafts, activities and games. Fun for the whole family. 6:00 PM Teens: Appalachian Wasteland Survivors Party Sissonville Branch Library Are you one of the lucky few to survive so far? Join us as we have our own reclamation day celebration before heading out to explore the Appalachian w 6:00 PM Instant What? : Getting Started with Your Instant Pot or Multicooker Cross Lanes Branch Library Did you get an Instant Pot for Christmas that hasn’t left its box because you are too nervous to try it out? Considering buying an Instant Pot or an 15	ALL DAY Magical Beasts: I Spy Cross Lanes Branch Library Do you have what it takes to find the escaped DRAGONS? Game sheets can be found at the circulation desk. Limit one prize, children 12 and under please 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 16	ALL DAY Magical Beasts: I Spy Cross Lanes Branch Library Do you have what it takes to find the escaped DRAGONS? Game sheets can be found at the circulation desk. Limit one prize, children 12 and under please 11:00AM-1:30 PM Magical Beasts in the Library! Cross Lanes Branch Library Break out your wands and cast some spells at this drop in program. Visit stations around the library to create crafts, snacks and more! 11:00 AM Family STEM Program: Disaster Preparedness Main Library Learn the best ways to prepare and stay safe during a disaster. Each participant will receive a pillowcase to personalize to use as their emergency ki 17
18	6:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions Discussion 2018 Main Library Join us the third Monday of each month through November for the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions Discussion. This national program is de 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 P.M. Golden Years Sissonville Branch Library Fun filled afternoon for Seniors with games, crafts, and refreshments. 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 19	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 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 November 6. 3:00 PM PALS Book Club Dunbar Branch Library This book club was formed especially for seniors by Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) in order to bring older adults together for a literary 5:30 PM Family Movie Night Sissonville Branch Library Come join us for a newly released family-friendly movie and popcorn! 6:00 PM Acrylic Pour Painting Cross Lanes Branch Library Create a unique work of art with this trendy abstract painting technique. All the supplies for this quick and customizable craft will be provided. Jus 6:00 PM Healthy Holiday Eating Dunbar Branch Library Are the holidays a stumbling block to keeping good eating habits or do you feel left out while everyone else eats the “good stuff?” April Simpson 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 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 Books 'n' More St. Albans Branch Library Storytime programs for preschoolers. Pre-K 3-5 years and caregiver. 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. 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 5 p.m. Closing Early 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 All KCPL locations will close at 5 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday. 21	All Day Closed 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 All KCPL locations will be closed all day for the Thanksgiving holiday. ALL DAY CLOSING Nitro Public Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday 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 DAY CLOSING Nitro Public Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday 23	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 24
25	4:00 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii game. 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 26	6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Family Mixed-Media Art Workshop Sissonville Branch Library What better way for families to celebrate November as Picture Book Month than by creating their own mixed-media art in celebration of beloved picture 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 November 13. 1:30 PM Adult Crafternoon: Tie-Dyed Tile Coasters Elk Valley Branch Library Enjoy an afternoon of relaxation, crafting, and time with friends. This month we will make coasters that we dye with colorful permanent markers. All 6:00 PM St. Albans Book Group St. Albans Branch Library Join Book Group members for a discussion of "The Runaway Midwife" by Patricia Harman. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the circulati 6:00 PM Teen Snack Hacks Elk Valley Branch Library Are you hungry? Teens are invited to learn how to make quick and tasty snacks. We will have some simple recipes to make on your own. Great for afte 6:00 PM Dimensional Embroidered Christmas Ornament Clendenin Branch Library In this hand embroidery class, participants will learn how to make bullion roses, the foliage stitch and French knots. Finishing technique will also b 27	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 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 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 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 Born to Read Riverside Public Library Storytime program for our youngest patrons. 11:00 AM Playgroup Sissonville Branch Library Children will have fun playing with others their own age, while adults can relax and chat. 11:00 AM 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 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 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. For November's meetin 28	10:30 AM 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 Playgroup @ the Library Dunbar Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup but none of the fuss. Drop in to socialize with other families with toddlers and play with toys reserved just f 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft. 6:00 PM Dimensional Embroidered Christmas Ornament Dunbar Branch Library In this hand embroidery class, participants will learn how to make bullion roses, the foliage stitch and French knots. Finishing technique will also b 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. 6:00 PM Healthy Holiday Eating Sissonville Branch Library Are the holidays a stumbling block to keeping good eating habits or do you feel left out while everyone else eats the “good stuff?” April Simpson 29	30