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Arithmetickles

Arithmetickles is a one-of-a-kind, interactive math game show event that involves children in the learning process. Through a skillful blending of audience participation, comedy, mime and theatrical effects, the fast-paced math games and skits in Arithmetickles' game show capture the attention of children of all ages.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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Kindergarten, Here We Come!

Being away from home, having a new teacher, making new friends, riding the school bus...these new experiences can be scary for brand new kindergartners. This program provides fun activities designed to help make the first day of school a little less stressful.
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LEGO Train Workshop

Come and meet David and his LEGO trains. Children can play and build with LEGOs while learning all about how LEGO trains work and viewing a working LEGO railroad!
Children Elementary 6-11

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Snakes Alive!

Ron Cromer will help you learn about life's most misunderstood animals. Meet a variety of gentle reptiles, heighten your understanding of nature, and experience an exciting hands-on opportunity. To register for this program, you must collect a ticket at your local library branch. Only patrons with tickets will be admitted.
Children All Ages

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The Amazing Mysteries of Mathematics

With storytelling, magical props, audience participation, and plenty of volunteers, Mr. Dennis teaches problem-solving skills and much more. Children will also learn about many great mathematicians of the past including Pythagoras, Galileo, Isaac Newton and even Florence Nightingale.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison comes alive at your library through an authentic costumed portrayal of the world's greatest inventor. In this energetic performance, you'll learn about Edison's childhood experiments with science and chemistry, as well as his early fascination with electricity and the telegraph.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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Pre-K 3-5 years

Arithmetickles

Arithmetickles is a one-of-a-kind, interactive math game show event that involves children in the learning process. Through a skillful blending of audience participation, comedy, mime and theatrical effects, the fast-paced math games and skits in Arithmetickles' game show capture the attention of children of all ages.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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The Amazing Mysteries of Mathematics

With storytelling, magical props, audience participation, and plenty of volunteers, Mr. Dennis teaches problem-solving skills and much more. Children will also learn about many great mathematicians of the past including Pythagoras, Galileo, Isaac Newton and even Florence Nightingale.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison comes alive at your library through an authentic costumed portrayal of the world's greatest inventor. In this energetic performance, you'll learn about Edison's childhood experiments with science and chemistry, as well as his early fascination with electricity and the telegraph.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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World of Robotics

Jack Burrus brings the world of robotics to life with captivating images and interactive demonstrations guaranteed to engage students at any grade level. Your children will be amazed as they learn how robots are used today, and the much larger role they will play in our future.
Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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Elementary 6-11

Arithmetickles

Arithmetickles is a one-of-a-kind, interactive math game show event that involves children in the learning process. Through a skillful blending of audience participation, comedy, mime and theatrical effects, the fast-paced math games and skits in Arithmetickles' game show capture the attention of children of all ages.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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LEGO Train Workshop

Come and meet David and his LEGO trains. Children can play and build with LEGOs while learning all about how LEGO trains work and viewing a working LEGO railroad!
Children Elementary 6-11

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The Amazing Mysteries of Mathematics

With storytelling, magical props, audience participation, and plenty of volunteers, Mr. Dennis teaches problem-solving skills and much more. Children will also learn about many great mathematicians of the past including Pythagoras, Galileo, Isaac Newton and even Florence Nightingale.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison comes alive at your library through an authentic costumed portrayal of the world's greatest inventor. In this energetic performance, you'll learn about Edison's childhood experiments with science and chemistry, as well as his early fascination with electricity and the telegraph.
Children Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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World of Robotics

Jack Burrus brings the world of robotics to life with captivating images and interactive demonstrations guaranteed to engage students at any grade level. Your children will be amazed as they learn how robots are used today, and the much larger role they will play in our future.
Pre-K 3-5 years Elementary 6-11

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All Ages

A History of the West Virginia Capitol

The West Virginia Capitol is perhaps the most recognizable building in the state, but few West Virginians realize all the twists and turns that led to the Capitol we have today. Jim Wallace, author of "A History of the West Virginia Capitol: The House of State," relates how the state might have ended up with a Capitol in a different location or even a different city, as well as how the Capitol could have been much different than the building that exists today.
All Ages

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Celebrate! West Virginia

Mick Souter is West Virginia's Bard of Education, the state's leading educational performing artist who combines songs and stories to both educate and entertain. A seasoned singer, actor, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist, he'll perform his "Celebrate West Virginia" cultural arts program to highlight the Mountain State's Sesquicentennial.
All Ages

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Snakes Alive!

Ron Cromer will help you learn about life's most misunderstood animals. Meet a variety of gentle reptiles, heighten your understanding of nature, and experience an exciting hands-on opportunity. To register for this program, you must collect a ticket at your local library branch. Only patrons with tickets will be admitted.
Children All Ages

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Recurring Programs

The library offers a special set programs that are scheduled at regular intervals at multiple branch locations

  • Baby & Me – Storytime program designed for ages birth to 18 months plus parent/caregiver. This includes songs and other activities that are age appropriate.
  • Tiny Tots – Storytime program designed for ages 18 to 36 months plus parent/caregiver. This includes songs and other activities that are age appropriate.
  • Born to Read – a program for ages birth to 36 months plus the parent/caregiver. This includes songs and other activities that are age appropriate.
  • Books-N-More – a program for children ages 3-5 plus the parent/caregiver. This includes songs, games and other activities that are age appropriate.
  • Family Night @ the Library – a program for the entire family. This program has lots of fun things for a family to do together.
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