Jump into Storytime
Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age.
February 24, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Playgroup
Children will have fun playing with others their own age, while adults can relax and chat.
February 24, 11:00 AM - 12:00 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 24, ALL MONTH
Tissue Paper Art
Join us and create fun works of art out of Tissue paper and canvas. Registration required, limited to 20 participants. Registration starts January 16.
February 24, 6:00 PM
St. Albans Book Group
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 are always welcome. For more details, call the St. Albans Library at 304-722-4244. Adult.
February 25, 6:00 PM
Teen Time
Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons.
February 25, 3:45 PM
Teen Cupcake Wars
Teens, put your cupcake decorating skills to the test! Contenders will use provided supplies to craft artistic cupcake creations for themed challenges. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative cupcakes. Registration begins Feb. 11.
February 25, 6:00 PM
Adult Crafternoon: Cupcake Decorating
Learn some simple techniques to create beautiful cupcakes! All materials provided. Registration begins January 28.
February 25, 1:30 PM
Baby & Me Storytime
Interactive program with books, songs, rhymes, and more. Afterwards stay, play, and socialize in our children's play area.
February 25, 10:00 AM
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 25, ALL MONTH
Family Fun: Monster Mayhem
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 Buddy."
February 25, 6:00 PM
Born to Read
Storytime for our youngest patrons. Birth-3 with caregiver. Registration required. Registration begins February 11.
February 25, 10:30 AM
Knit a Bit
Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults.
February 26, 10:30 AM
Game On!
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 miss this event.
February 26, 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Born to Read
Storytime program for our youngest patrons.
February 26, 10:30 AM
Playgroup
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 group.
February 26, 11:00 AM
Tiny Tots Storytime
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. playgroup.
February 26, 10:00 AM
Playgroup at the 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 group. Parents supervise their children during this informal gathering.
February 26, 10:35 AM
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 26, ALL MONTH
I Made it Myself
Crafty fun for preschoolers. Come dressed to make a mess! Ages 3-5 and caregiver.
February 26, 10:30 AM
Tips & Tricks for Surviving the Homework Nightmare
Are you overwhelmed by helping your child with their homework? Barbara Jones, former Curriculum Specialist for Kanawha County Schools, will teach methods to overcome homework help struggles.
February 27, 6:00 PM
Board Games
Bring a friend and challenge them to a board game or play against other patrons.
February 27, 11:00 AM
Brick Builders
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.
February 27, 6:00 PM
Family Fun: Polar Bear Day
Come join us at the library and celebrate Polar Bear Day! We will have fun polar bear activities and several different polar bear crafts. Registration begins February 10.
February 27, 6:00 PM
Readings from "Goshen Road" by author Bonnie Proudfoot
"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 for survival while the economy and culture shifts around them in a changing Appalachia. "Goshen Road" is Proudfoot's first novel and has earned a WV Arts and Humanities Fellowship for a Novel in Progress. Proudfoot is a graduate of Fairmont State with degrees in Art and English Education, an MA in Creative Writing from WVU, and an MA in Creative Writing from Hollins University.
February 27, 6:00 PM
Craft and a Movie - Canceled - replaced with Craft Night!
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 304-776-5999 for the movie title.
February 27, 6:00 PM
Playgroup at the 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 group. Parents supervise their children during this informal gathering.
February 27, 10:00 AM
Books 'N' More
Preschoolers will love this storytime! We read books, practice rhymes, dance, and make a craft. Afterwards, parents and children can socialize in our play area and check out some books!
February 27, 1:15 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 27, ALL MONTH
Golden Years
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 hour of excitement. Prizes for each winner; donations of small, gently used items for the prize pool are welcome. Light refreshments provided by the St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board. Seniors.
February 28, 2:00 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 28, ALL MONTH
Leap Day!
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 your only chance for four more years!
February 29, ALL DAY
Seussical Celebration
Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday! Enjoy Dr. Seuss themed crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt and more. Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Library.
February 29, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday Jams Special Performance: WVSO
Join us for a cello performance of selections from West Virginia Symphony Orchestra's literary homage to Ernest Hemingway.
March 1, 2:00 PM
Everybody Counts: Census I-Spy
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 prize from our treasure chest! See Census records from the past.
March 1, ALL MONTH