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						ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found ALL DAY Make and Take Groundhog Day Crafts Elk Valley Branch Library Groundhog Day crafts you can make in just a few minutes right here at the library or take home to create later. Choose from several crafts while sup ALL MONTH Bookmark and Poster Contest Clendenin Branch Library Want to share your artwork with the community? You are invited to design a bookmark or a poster for the library. First place designs in each category ALL MONTH Library Lovers' Month Clendenin Branch Library Celebrate the Library! Make a Valentine card to tell why you love the library and display it on the Library Lovers' wall. All ages. 10:00 AM Author Meet & Greet: Sue Bonham Sissonville Branch Library Meet local author, Sue Bonham, and learn all about her new book "Angels in the Garden." This touching tale is a personal story of faith, hope, love, a 10:30 AM Valentine Crafts St. Albans Branch Library Stop by the library between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for some crafty fun. Family. 10:30 AM Golden Years Riverside Public Library Fun-filled activities for seniors with games and crafts. 11:00 AM STEM: Slimy Saturday Cross Lanes Branch Library Have a sticky, slimy, stretchy good time making slime. We will be creating snow slime and learning about polymers. Supplies provided by the Cross Lane 11:00 AM Kids' Kindness Club Main Library Come join us in celebrating kindness! Elementary-aged children will launch our new Kindness Club by tie-dying bandanas, creating a pledge, and planni 2:00 PM Speed Dating with a Book Main Library This Valentine’s Day, go on a date with a good read! Join us for speed dating with a book and sample a variety of our titles. You’ll spend five mi 1
ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Sunday Jams: Affinity Main Library Our long running family music series is back by popular demand! People of all ages are invited to hear live music performed in a relaxed setting. Our 2	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 6:00 PM Adult Crafting Class Riverside Public Library Adult Crafting Classes are held the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Supplies are limited. 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 6:00pm Harry Potter Night Dunbar Branch Library Harry Potter themed crafts and games. Light refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM Kingdom Krafters: Valentine St. Albans Branch Library Make a Valentine decoration to sweeten up your holiday. Registration is required. Registration begins January 6. Adult. 3	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, and more. Afterwards stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area. 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins January 21. 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 3:45 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: Chocolate Olympics Clendenin Branch Library Join in the games of chocolate! Whether racing against others or the clock, you’ll have a yummy time. See if you have what it takes to win an award 6:00 PM Poetry for Therapy with author Daisha Overstreet Main Library Join Daisha Overstreet, author of the book, "Free Therapy," as she shows you how poetry, writing, and creativity can all be forms of free therapy acce 6:00 PM Family STEM Night Sissonville Branch Library Monthly STEM activity night for the whole family! 6:30 PM St. Albans Writes St. Albans Branch Library Dr. Rebecca Goodwin will use her two books, "Did You Tell Them Who You Are?" and "Who Are Her People?" to illustrate types of writing about one's fami 4	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 Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, music and more! Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area or join our 10:35 a.m 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 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. 10:35 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 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	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 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 Harry Potter Book Night Cross Lanes Branch Library Join us for a magical evening of fun as we celebrate Harry Potter Book Night! Are you brave enough to compete in your very own Triwizard Tournament? P 5:30 PM Harry Potter Book Night St. Albans Branch Library Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate Harry Potter Book Night! Refreshments will be provided by the St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board. 6:00 PM Harry Potter Book Night Sissonville Branch Library Join us for a magical evening of fun as we celebrate Harry Potter Book Night! Are you brave enough to put your name in the Goblet of Fire? Compete in 6:00 PM Family Fun: I Love Science Experiments Elk Valley Branch Library We won’t be getting into the chemistry of love, but we can get into some fun chemistry experiments and science activities with a heart theme. All ma 6:00 PM Movie Night Riverside Public Library Come watch a newly-released movie. Free refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM Harry Potter Book Night Main Library Join us for a magical evening of fun as we celebrate Harry Potter Book Night! Refreshments will be available, and there will be activities on each flo 6	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 7	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 Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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. 8
2:00 PM-3:30 PM Sunday Jams: Minor Swing Main Library Our long running family music series is back by popular demand! People of all ages are invited to hear live music performed in a relaxed setting. Toda ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 9	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 Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. 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 for February will be "The Stranger in the Woods" by Michael Finkel. 10	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found All Day I Spy Hearts Cross Lanes Branch Library Valentine's Day is fast approaching and love is in the air. Grab a game sheet and spy all five unique hearts hidden in the Children's area of the libr 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, and more. Afterwards stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area. 10:30 AM Books 'N' More Riverside Public Library Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and simple crafts. 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins January 28. 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 3:45 P.M. Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 4:00 PM Golden Years Glasgow Branch Library Fun-filled activities for seniors with games and crafts. 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 11	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found All Day I Spy Hearts Cross Lanes Branch Library Valentine's Day is fast approaching and love is in the air. Grab a game sheet and spy all five unique hearts hidden in the Children's area of the libr 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, music and more! Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area or join our 10:35 a.m 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 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 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 Homeschool Day Riverside Public Library Learn about research tools and resources. Activities for the whole family. 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. 10:35 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 Teen Sewing Practice Cross Lanes Branch Library Curious about how to sew? Practice on one of our sewing machines! Take home your project to impress your family and friends. 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 3:30 PM Teens: Retro Love Main Library Time travel back in time with us to check out the weird and funky ways people celebrated this lovey-dovey holiday we call Valentine's Day. This event 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 12	All Day I Spy Hearts Cross Lanes Branch Library Valentine's Day is fast approaching and love is in the air. Grab a game sheet and spy all five unique hearts hidden in the Children's area of the libr ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 12:00 PM Clendenin Library Book Group Clendenin Branch Library Join our Book Group for a discussion of "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. Bring a bag lunch if you want; we'll provide drinks and snacks. Copies of the book a 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 5:30 PM Business After Hours St. Albans Branch Library Our Library: The Hub of the Community. The library, in conjunction with the Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the city's February 5:30 PM Family Fun: Valentine's Day Dessert Party Elk Valley Branch Library Come join us for a evening of creating Valentine's Day desserts. Keep them for yourself or give to someone special. All materials provided. Registrat 5:30 PM Teen Time: Anti-Valentine's Day Party Clendenin Branch Library Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Join us after school for an Anti-Valentine's Day party! We will have crafts, snacks, and more. 6:00 PM Valentine Card Making Riverside Public Library Come make special Valentine cards for family and friends. 6:00 PM Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 6:00 PM Upcycled Shoe Boxes Nitro Public Library Do you love making something cute and useful out of garbage? Come out to turn an old shoe box into a cute and useful basket for your home. Adults 18 a 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. 13	All Day I Spy Hearts Cross Lanes Branch Library Valentine's Day is fast approaching and love is in the air. Grab a game sheet and spy all five unique hearts hidden in the Children's area of the libr ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 11:00 AM Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group Cross Lanes Branch Library Join the Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group to discuss our February selection, "The Girls," by Emma Cline. The book 1:00 PM Crafternoon: Farmhouse Book Stack Cross Lanes Branch Library Learn to make and customize a decorative farmhouse-inspired book stack. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens Friday, Janu 3:30 PM Teen Anti-Valentine's Day Party Cross Lanes Branch Library Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Join us after school for an Anti-Valentine's Day party! We will have crafts, snacks, and more. 14	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 Day I Spy Hearts Cross Lanes Branch Library Valentine's Day is fast approaching and love is in the air. Grab a game sheet and spy all five unique hearts hidden in the Children's area of the libr ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 10:30 AM My Favorite Things St. Albans Branch Library Stop by the St. Albans Children's Department between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and make a mixed media collage of your favorite things. Family. 11:00 AM Rock'n robots STEM program Main Library Meet Carl, a 3-foot tall competition robot and watch other robots in action as they roam autonomously or are guided by remote controls. Build a workin 15
ALL WEEK National Engineers Week Main Library Design, build and test a variety of engineering projects. 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Sunday Jams: St. Marks Steel Main Library Our long running family music series is back by popular demand! People of all ages are invited to hear live music performed in a relaxed setting. Tod ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 16	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found ALL WEEK National Engineers Week Main Library Design, build and test a variety of engineering projects. ALL DAY Closing Nitro Public Library Nitro Public Library will be closed in observance of President's 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. 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 The Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions Discussion 2020 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 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 17	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 Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found ALL WEEK National Engineers Week Main Library Design, build and test a variety of engineering projects. 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, and more. Afterwards stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area. 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins February 4. 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. This month we will reading "The Art of Hearing Heartbeats" by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Copies o 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 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 6:00 PM In Memoriam: Feminine Rising Presents the Work of Contributor Rachel Hicks Riverside Public Library Join author Andrea Fekete and others for readings of selections from "Feminine Rising" in memoriam of contributing author Rachel Hicks. Along with Lar 6:00 PM Adult Coloring Party Main Library Join us for an adult coloring party! There will be a variety of coloring pages to choose from that are suitable for framing. Free picture frames for a 6:00 PM Family Night: Responsible Pet Care Sissonville Branch Library February is Responsible Pet Care Month. The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association will join us to discuss responsible pet care, and they will be bring 18	ALL WEEK National Engineers Week Main Library Design, build and test a variety of engineering projects. ALL DAY Staff Development Day 2020 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 staff development training. 19	ALL DAY Make and Take Pet Crafts Elk Valley Branch Library Stop by the library for make and take "I Love My Pet" crafts. Work on your crafts at the library or take them home. Choose from several crafts while 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 Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found ALL WEEK National Engineers Week Main Library Design, build and test a variety of engineering projects. 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 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 6:00 PM Family Fun Night Riverside Public Library Stories and crafts, fun activities for the whole family. 6:00 PM Adult Craft: Snowmen at Night Cross Lanes Branch Library Create cute snowmen to keep you company inside your warm home. Registration begins February 6. 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 History Alive: Harriet Tubman Clendenin Branch Library Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland but escaped through the Underground Railroad in 1849. She then became the most famous leader of that network, 6:00 PM Teen Mardi Gras Party Sissonville Branch Library Let the good times roll! Teens & tweens are invited to celebrate Mardi Gras at the Sissonville Branch Library. We will make masks, play games, and enj 20	ALL WEEK National Engineers Week Main Library Design, build and test a variety of engineering projects. 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 1:00 PM-5:30 PM St. Albans Advisory Board Used Book Sale St. Albans Branch Library The St. Albans Advisory Board will be holding a used book sale at the St. Albans Branch Library. The sale will run from 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Friday 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 Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 21	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found ALL WEEK National Engineers Week Main Library Design, build and test a variety of engineering projects. 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-1:30 PM St. Albans Advisory Board Used Book Sale St. Albans Branch Library The St. Albans Advisory Board will be holding a used book sale at the St. Albans Branch Library. The sale will run from 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Friday a 10:00 AM Saturday Morning Cartoons Cross Lanes Branch Library Relive the simple pleasures of childhood with this Saturday morning throwback that's fun for the whole family! Drop by any time between 10 a.m. and 12 11:00 AM Family Storytime: Wind STEM Main Library Join us at the Main Library Children's Department for a fun family storytime! We'll be exploring wind, air, and the effect they have on other objects. 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. 22
2:00 PM-3:30 PM Sunday Jams: Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus Main Library Our long running family music series is back by popular demand! People of all ages are invited to hear live music performed in a relaxed setting. The ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 23	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 MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 Tissue Paper Art St. Albans Branch Library Join us and create fun works of art out of Tissue paper and canvas. Registration required, limited to 20 participants. Registration starts January 16. 24	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 10:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime Main Library Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, and more. Afterwards stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area. 10:30 AM Born to Read Nitro Public Library Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins February 11. 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: Cupcake Decorating Elk Valley Branch Library Learn some simple techniques to create beautiful cupcakes! All materials provided. Registration begins January 28. 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 6:00 PM Teen Cupcake Wars Elk Valley Branch Library Teens, put your cupcake decorating skills to the test! Contenders will use provided supplies to craft artistic cupcake creations for themed challenges 6:00 PM Family Fun: Monster Mayhem Clendenin Branch Library Do you love a good monster story? We'll have stories and activities about all kinds of fun monsters. Learn to draw them and make a monster "Reading B 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 25	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, music and more! Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area or join our 10:35 a.m 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 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 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 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 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. Copies of the book 26	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 Readings from "Goshen Road" by author Bonnie Proudfoot Main Library "Goshen Road" is a portrait of one working-class family over two decades in rural West Virginia. Bonnie Proudfoot weaves a tale of a family struggling 6:00 PM Tips & Tricks for Surviving the Homework Nightmare Sissonville Branch Library Are you overwhelmed by helping your child with their homework? Barbara Jones, former Curriculum Specialist for Kanawha County Schools, will teach meth 6:00 PM Family Fun: Polar Bear Day Elk Valley Branch Library Come join us at the library and celebrate Polar Bear Day! We will have fun polar bear activities and several different polar bear crafts. Registrati 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 Craft and a Movie - Canceled - replaced with Craft Night! 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 27	ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! Once you've found 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 28	ALL DAY Leap Day! Clendenin Branch Library It only happens in Leap Year, so celebrate Leap Day while you can. There will be games and crafts, stories and snacks throughout the day. Today is y 1:00 - 4:00 PM Seussical Celebration Main Library Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday! Enjoy Dr. Seuss themed crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt and more. Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Libr ALL MONTH Black History Month I-Spy Main Library Search the Children's Department for images of lesser known African Americans, and learn what they're famous for while you're at it! 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