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ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 2:00 PM Sunday Jams Special Performance: WVSO Main Library Join us for a cello performance of selections from West Virginia Symphony Orchestra's literary homage to Ernest Hemingway. 1	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 6:00 PM Adult Crafting Class Riverside Public Library Adult Craft Classes are held on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. 6:00 PM Dish Towel Angels St. Albans Branch Library Create your own kitchen angel using colorful dish towels. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Registration opens February 3. Adults. 6:00 PM Hooks and Needles Elk Valley Branch Library Join other needle crafters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults and Tee 6:00 p.m. Watercolor Art Night Dunbar Branch Library We will be learning about watercolor painting. The craft will be creating watercolor cards to send to a special friend or family member. 2	ALL DAY Dr. Seuss Day Clendenin Branch Library Happy Birthday, Dr Seuss! Celebrate the author and his crazy fun books. Hear his stories, play a variety of games and make some crafts. Then create a ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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. 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. 6:00 PM Family Night: Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party Sissonville Branch Library Join us in a Seussibration! There will be games, crafts, snacks, and more. 6:30 PM St. Albans Writes St. Albans Branch Library Special guest speaker, author Deb Brown. Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board. Adults and T 3	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM 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 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. 10:35 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 Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. 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 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 4	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 10:30 a.m. Jump into Storytime! Dunbar Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Child and caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more. Caregivers ar 11:00 AM Jump into Storytime Clendenin Branch Library Storytime designed for children up to 5 years of age. Child and caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more. Caregivers are encouraged 11:00 AM Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 11:00 a.m. Playgroup Dunbar Branch Library Playgroup is a time for your child to socialize and play. The program helps children learn to interact and engage with other children through special 11:30 AM Playgroup at the Library Clendenin Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup, but none of the fuss! A great opportunity for children to play and interact under caregivers' supervision. Dro 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our 3:00 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 4:30 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 Family Fun: Celebrate Dr. Seuss! Elk Valley Branch Library “What can it be? Come on March 5th, to look and see!” That’s right! We’re holding a birthday celebration for our favorite rhyming children� 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 Dr. Seuss Celebration Riverside Public Library Celebrate Dr. Seuss stories, games and crafts. Free refreshments will be provided. 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 Adults & Crafts: Mini Macrame Sissonville Branch Library Learn how to create the hottest trend in DIY home decor! Using a simple knot technique, we will craft a gorgeous miniature macrame wall hanging out of 5	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 2:00 PM Pat Knows Ireland Main Library Pat Donahoe will share pictures and stories of his favorite places in Ireland. Pat was born in Charleston but has visited his ancestral home of Killar 3:30 PM Library Brick Builders Club St. Albans Branch Library Use your imagination with the world's most popular building blocks and meet some new friends. Be part of our Construction Crew and earn your Building 3:30 PM DIY Leprechaun House Cross Lanes Branch Library This fun take on gingerbread houses will have your mouth watering! Don’t miss this magically delicious activity. Embrace your inner leprechaun and t 6	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 10:30 AM Golden Years Riverside Public Library Fun-filled activities for seniors with games and crafts. 10:30 AM The Campbells of Canna: Humanities Lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Ford Main Library Dr. Elizabeth Ford, a native of Charleston who earned her PhD at Glasgow University, has lived in Scotland for four years before recently returning to 11:00 AM Kids' Kindness Club Main Library Elementary-aged children are welcome to join us for a monthly activity to spread kindness in our community! The club will meet the first Saturday of 12:30 PM Old Time/Scottish/Irish Music Workshop Main Library Did you learn the violin but now want to fiddle Scottish and Irish tunes? Local music teacher Cathy Grant, who came out of a classical background but 1:00 PM Sew Simple Clendenin Branch Library Do you want to learn to use a sewing machine? Or do you just need a refresher course? In this class you will learn the basics of machine sewing. Cho 2:00 PM Children's Irish Dance Class Main Library Teacher Chantil McCormick will lead an interactive, fun, musical and movement experience for young children and their grown-ups. Bring along babies, t 4:00 PM Beni Kedem Highlanders Bagpipe Band Main Library See the Beni Kedem Highlanders Bagpipe Band perform outside the library as part of the Celtic Calling Festival! 7
ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 2:00 PM Sunday Jams: Mountain Thyme 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. Moun 8	ALL DAY I Spy Spring Break! 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 Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 1:30 PM Spring Break: Afternoon 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. Popcorn will 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 the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The discussion will be "The Girl Who Came Home" by Hazel Gaynor. 9	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz ALL DAY I Spy Spring Break! 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 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 a simple craft. 11:00 AM Family Crafts St. Albans Branch Library Visit the St. Albans Children's Department between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for crafts and family fun. Family. 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM Hemingway Short Story Workshop Main Library Visit this workshop to learn about short story writing techniques of classic author Ernest Hemingway and how you can write your own Hemingway-inspired 10	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 DAY I Spy Spring Break! 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 Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM Knit a Bit St. Albans Branch Library Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults. 10:30 AM Jump into Storytime Elk Valley Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Adult and child will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more. 10:30 AM 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 10:35 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 Homeschool Day Riverside Public Library Learn about research tools and resources. Activities for the whole family. 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 1:00 PM Fun and Games St. Albans Branch Library Everything from traditional board games to giant egg relay racing. 1 p.m. -4:30 p.m. 2:00 PM How to Become a 501c3 in WV Are you thinking about starting your own nonprofit in West Virginia, but are unsure how to go about doing so? Then this workshop will be perfect for y 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 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 11	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz ALL DAY Spring Break Fun: Plant a Flower Day Elk Valley Branch Library It's NATIONAL PLANT A FLOWER DAY! Spring is just around the corner, and March 12th is the day to participate. Each year this day is dedicated to the ALL DAY I Spy Spring Break! 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 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. 12:00 PM Clendenin Library Book Group Clendenin Branch Library Join our Book Group for a discussion of "The Trauma Cleaner" by Sarah Krasnostein. Bring a bag lunch if you want; we'll provide drinks and snacks. Cop 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 1:00 PM Family Matinee Movie St. Albans Branch Library Enjoy a family friendly movie and light refreshments. Sponsored by the St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board. Family. 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 Let's Get Cooking! Dunbar Branch Library Do you love cooking and looking at different cookbooks and recipes? Let’s Get Cooking meets the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Dun 6:00 PM Wind Riverside Public Library Children will explore ideas about wind and air by listening to stories, creating a wind-detecting device, and testing their device in a variety of win 12	ALL DAY I Spy Spring Break! 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 Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz ALL DAY Spring Break: Drop-in Board Games and Building Blocks Elk Valley Branch Library Drop by the library to play one of our board games. We will also have a large assortment of plastic bricks, and wooden planks available for patrons 11:00 AM St. Patrick's Day Crafts St. Albans Branch Library Make a fun St. Patrick's Day themed craft. 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Family. 13	ALL DAY I Spy Spring Break! 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 Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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. 14
ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 15	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 16	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 Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Shamrocks and Beyond Cross Lanes Branch Library Celebrate all things Celtic! There will be crafts, traditional Celtic foods to taste and festive Celtic music. Drop in between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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. 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 be reading "Where's You Go Bernadette." Copies of the book will be avail 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 Teen Time: St Patrick's Day Fun Elk Valley Branch Library Wear your green as we celebrate St. Patty's Day! Join us for fun games and treats as we celebrate all things Irish. 6:00 PM Family STEM Night Sissonville Branch Library Monthly STEM activity night for the whole family! 17	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM Knit a Bit St. Albans Branch Library Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults. 10:30 AM Jump Into Storytime 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 Books and 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 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 Jump into Storytime Sissonville Branch Library Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. 11:00 AM Kid's Craft Corner St. Albans Branch Library A special craft time for preschoolers and their grown-ups. Ages 3-5. 18	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 Board Games Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons. 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 11:30 AM Playgroup at the Library Clendenin Branch Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup, but none of the fuss! A great opportunity for children to play and interact under caregivers' supervision. Dro 1:15 PM Books 'N' More Main Library Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our 3:30 PM Author Visit: Sue Bonham Main Library Join us for a visit with author Sue Bonham. Sue is promoting her new book "Angels in the Garden," a personal story of faith, hope, love, and heroes du 5:30 PM Family Fun: Happy St. Patrick's Day Elk Valley Branch Library Let's shamrock and roll! Hunt for gold, find a leprechaun, and make a rainbow. Fun for the whole family. Registration required. 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 Teen St. Patrick's Day Party Sissonville Branch Library Let the good times roll! Teens and tweens are invited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Sissonville Branch Library. We will have games, crafts, an 6:00 PM Bleeding Tissue Paper Art Cross Lanes Branch Library Make a unique piece of art using bleeding tissue paper. Registration opens March 1st. 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 19	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 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 Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 20	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 21
ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 22	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 DIY Watercolor Prints St. Albans Branch Library Come spend a fun evening making unique water color prints using washable markers and plastic bags. Registration required, limited to 20 participants. 23	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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. 3:30 PM Teen Tuesday: Edible Science Experiments Cross Lanes Branch Library Teens and tweens can join us after school on select Tuesdays each month for a variety of fun activities including gaming, crafts, and more. This week 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM 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 Stuffed Animal Sleepover Clendenin Branch Library Did you know that stuffed animals love sleepovers? Bring your stuffed friend to the library for a special storytime. Listen to a few bedtime stories a 6:00 PM Author Visit: Rajia Hassib Main Library Join us for a visit with Rajia Hassib, local author of the critically acclaimed titles "In the Language of Miracles" and "A Pure Heart." Adults. 24	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz ALL DAY Stuffed Animal Pickup Clendenin Branch Library If your stuffed animal participated in the Stuffed Animal Sleepover, don’t forget to stop by and pick them up! You’ll be entertained by a slidesho 10:00 AM Tiny Tots Storytime Main Library Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy books, stories, songs, rhymes, and more in this interactive program. Afterwards, stay, play, and socialize in our c 10:30 AM Knit a Bit St. Albans Branch Library Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults. 10:30 AM Born to Read Riverside Public Library Storytime program for our youngest patrons. 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 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 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 11:00 AM Playgroup at the Library Riverside Public Library All the fun of a traditional playgroup, but none of the fuss. Drop into socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age g 11:30 AM Mall Book Group Charleston Town Center, Main Library Join us at the Charleston Town Center Panera Bread® on the last Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m. to discuss a different book. Copies of the book 3:30 PM Teens: Fruit Sushi Main Library We'll be making different types of homemade fruit sushi while learning all sorts of fun facts about sushi and sashimi. 25	5:00 PM-7:30 PM Elk Valley Advisory Board BIG Book Sale Elk Valley Branch Library The Elk Valley Advisory Board will be holding a book sale at the Elk Valley Branch Library. The sale will run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday and Sat ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 6:00 PM Art at the Library Riverside Public Library Children will use watercolor to create their own masterpiece. 6:00 PM So You Think You Want to Learn Piano? St. Albans Branch Library Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano, but had no idea where to begin? If so, come to this informative class to discover how to get started 6:30 PM Sissonville Cookbook Club Sissonville Branch Library Experiment with different recipes and taste new flavors! Here's how to participate: 1. Check out a cookbook or cooking magazine. 2. Test out a rec 26	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Elk Valley Advisory Board BIG Book Sale Elk Valley Branch Library The Elk Valley Advisory Board will be holding a book sale at the Elk Valley Branch Library. The sale will run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday and Sat ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 2:00 PM Indoor Snowstorm Cross Lanes Branch Library Want to play in the snow but don't like the cold? Join us for some creative play with some pretend snow. Imaginations required! 3:00 PM Teen: Indoor Snowstorm Cross Lanes Branch Library Want to play in the snow but don't like the cold? Join us for some creative play with some pretend snow. Imaginations required! 27	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Elk Valley Advisory Board BIG Book Sale Elk Valley Branch Library The Elk Valley Advisory Board will be holding a book sale at the Elk Valley Branch Library. The sale will run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday and Sat ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 11:00 AM Bunny Eggstravaganza Main Library Celebrate spring with us at this special library event! Enjoy refreshments and participate in bunny and egg-related activities and crafts. Refreshment 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. 2:00 PM Decorative Wine Glasses Main Library Join us to create your own decorative wine glasses with paint pens! Adults, Registration required. 5 PM A Tisket, A Tasket, A Literary Basket (2020) Temple Israel Hosted by The Friends of The Library Foundation, this annual fundraising event is a silent auction of donated baskets. Baskets for all ages will be 28
ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 29	ALL MONTH Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy Main Library Look for pictures of and information about real children counted in past censuses! Find all of the pictures, turn in your game sheet and choose a priz 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 DIY Sharpie Coasters St. Albans Branch Library Come and make your own cool coaster using sharpies. Registration required, limited to 20 participants. Registration starts February 25. 30	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. 1:30 PM Adult Crafternoon: Bookmarks Elk Valley Branch Library This month we will be making bookmarks using scrapbook paper and ribbon. Registration required. 3:45 PM Teen Time Riverside Public Library Bring a friend and challenge them to a Wii or board game. Free refreshments will be provided. 6:00 PM Teen Game Night Elk Valley Branch Library Teens are invited for an evening of games. We will have Xbox games, interactive games, plus some fun board games to pick from. There will also be sn 31