Hooks and Needles
Join other needle crafters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults and Teens.
January 28, 6:00 PM
Simon Snowman and Friends I-Spy
Look for Simon Snowman and Friends with this month's I-Spy! Simon the Snowman and his friends are hiding in the Children's Department. Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest!
January 28, ALL MONTH
Eating Smart, Being Active
Please join April Simpson with The Family Nutrition Program at WVU Extension in a FREE weekly class-every Monday-on nutrition and exercise titled Eating Smart, Being Active (ESBA). There will be a free kitchen gadget and recipe given to each registered participant at every class along with a time of moderate exercise and taste testing of a recipe prepared together. Registration begins December 3 and will close when registration reaches 17 participants.
January 28, 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Winter Reading 2019
Help us reach our checkout goals by adding a snowflake to the wall at your local KCPL location each time you check out reading materials
in January and February. Create a blizzard and enjoy the season together with a celebration at your local branch library when you reach your community goal. Check with a library staff member to learn more.
January 28, ALL MONTH
Baby & Me Storytime
Storytime program for ages birth-18 months. Babies and caregivers will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area.
January 29, 10:00 AM
Simon Snowman and Friends I-Spy
Look for Simon Snowman and Friends with this month's I-Spy! Simon the Snowman and his friends are hiding in the Children's Department. Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest!
January 29, ALL MONTH
Magic of Science
Come explore the slimy, squishy, super-cool magic of science captured in a jar for your convenience and enjoyment. Registration opens on January 1, 2019.
January 29, 6:00 PM
Adult Crafternoon: No Sew Decorative Tea Towel
Learn how to make a simple decorative tea towel, no sewing required. Decorate it for Valentine's Day or however you like. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a favorite piece of cotton fabric to use on your towel. Registration begins January 2, limited to 15.
January 29, 1:30 PM
Born to Read
Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins January 15.
January 29, 10:30 AM
Winter Reading 2019
Help us reach our checkout goals by adding a snowflake to the wall at your local KCPL location each time you check out reading materials
in January and February. Create a blizzard and enjoy the season together with a celebration at your local branch library when you reach your community goal. Check with a library staff member to learn more.
January 29, ALL MONTH
Tiny Tots Storytime
Storytime program for ages 18-36 months. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and much more in this interactive program ending with a collaborative activity. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area.
January 30, 10:00 AM
Simon Snowman and Friends I-Spy
Look for Simon Snowman and Friends with this month's I-Spy! Simon the Snowman and his friends are hiding in the Children's Department. Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest!
January 30, ALL MONTH
Playgroup @ the 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 age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering. “Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” -O. Fred Donaldson
January 30, 11:00 AM
Mall Book Group
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 will be available to check out at the Main Library Reference Desk. For updates on the group, like our page on Facebook: http://bit.ly/KCPLmbg
January 30, 11:30 AM
Discovery Play
Join us for some fun, hands-on sensory activities and craft projects especially for little ones. Children from birth to 5 years of age and their favorite adults are encouraged to attend. Come dressed to have fun and make a mess!
January 30, 10:30 AM
Winter Reading 2019
Help us reach our checkout goals by adding a snowflake to the wall at your local KCPL location each time you check out reading materials
in January and February. Create a blizzard and enjoy the season together with a celebration at your local branch library when you reach your community goal. Check with a library staff member to learn more.
January 30, ALL MONTH
Teen Time
Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be available.
January 30, 11:15 A.M.
Painting 101
Let local artist Sharon Golightly lead you in a basic painting class using acrylic paint. You will learn about paints and a few techniques while having fun and expressing your creativity. All materials will be supplied. Class size is limited and registration required. Registration begins January 16, 2019.
January 31, 5:30 PM
Tape Resist Watercolor Painting
Learn a new form of watercolor painting. Patrons will use tape and watercolor paints to create a Tape Resist Watercolor Masterpiece. This unique way of painting creates beautiful white lines to frame and divide your picture.
January 31, 6:00 P.M.
Books 'N' More
Storytime program for preschoolers including books, music and a simple craft.
January 31, 1:15 PM
Family Fun: Snow Dough
Bring the whole family and enjoy winter activities with us at the library. Come join us for a snow day inside! Come make your own snow dough. Create a snowman, snowflakes and more. Registration begins January 10.
January 31, 6:00 PM
Winter Reading 2019
Help us reach our checkout goals by adding a snowflake to the wall at your local KCPL location each time you check out reading materials
in January and February. Create a blizzard and enjoy the season together with a celebration at your local branch library when you reach your community goal. Check with a library staff member to learn more.
January 31, ALL MONTH
Library Brick Builders Club
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 License! Using popular toy building bricks, participants may work on step by step creations or engage in more personalized designs in our free play construction zone. Family.
February 1, 3:30 PM
Black History Month I-Spy
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 the pictures and identified the people, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest!
February 1, ALL MONTH
Winter Reading 2019
Help us reach our checkout goals by adding a snowflake to the wall at your local KCPL location each time you check out reading materials
in January and February. Create a blizzard and enjoy the season together with a celebration at your local branch library when you reach your community goal. Check with a library staff member to learn more.
February 1, ALL MONTH
Black History Month I-Spy
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 the pictures and identified the people, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest!
February 2, ALL MONTH
Take Your Child to the Library Day
It's time for the family to visit the library together! Tour the library while doing a scavenger hunt, hear stories with puppets, make crafts and snacks. There are a lot of reasons to take your child to the library! Registration begins January 12.
February 2, 11:00 AM
Winter Reading 2019
Help us reach our checkout goals by adding a snowflake to the wall at your local KCPL location each time you check out reading materials
in January and February. Create a blizzard and enjoy the season together with a celebration at your local branch library when you reach your community goal. Check with a library staff member to learn more.
February 2, ALL MONTH
Black History Month I-Spy
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 the pictures and identified the people, turn in your game sheet at the desk and choose a prize from our treasure chest!
February 3, ALL MONTH
Sunday Jams: Stratus
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 2019 series kicks off with Stratus, Charleston’s best-known R&B group. Celebrating their 45th year, the music Stratus played back then is the same as now — a mix of R&B, jazz and funk.
Funding for Sunday Jams provided by KCPL Annual Book Sale.
February 3, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM