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R.L. Stine Raffle September 25 - October 15Click here to enter for a chance to win a meet-and-greet with R.L. Stine on Friday, October 27 at 6:00 PM. Registration is open until October 15. Three winners will be selected from each of the following age groups: ages 5 - 12, ages 13 - 17, ages 18 & up. Each winner will receive four tickets.
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Healthy Ramen Hacks Teens, give your ramen noodles a delicious makeover! This class will teach you how to transform ramen noodles into a healthy meal. Supplies are limited, so registration is required. St. Albans - October 2, 6:00 PM Main (Charleston) - November 8, 3:30 PM Elk Valley - November 14, 6:00 PM Sissonville - November 16, 6:00 PM
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Teen Read Week October 8 - 14KCPL is celebrating Teen Read Week with a social media photo challenge! Share a corresponding image each day, use #UnleashYourStoryKCPL, and tag @kanawhalibrary on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Tumblr for a chance to win a $25 Books-A-Million gift card. Check our website and social media pages for the full rules and challenge.
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Fine Free Week October 23 - 29All KCPL locations will observe Fine Free Week, October 23-29. During this time, patrons may return overdue items to any KCPL location, and no fines will be assessed for the returned items. Please note that the $15 long overdue fee for items more than 45 days past due will not be waived during Fine Free Week. Please check with a staff member for more information.
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Charleston Civic Center The West Virginia Book Festival is a gathering of authors, vendors, publishers and readers who are enthusiastic about the power of the written word. This year's headliners are R.L. Stine, Nicola Yoon, Joe Hill, Henry Winkler, and Azar Nafisi.
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Cross Lanes Branch Library 304-776-5999
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Game On Tuesday, October 3, 4:00 PM Quick! Grab a friend and get in the game. Meet Keith at the library after school for good times, good friends, and gaming. You won't want to miss this event. Refreshments provided by the Cross Lanes Library Advisory Board and the Woman's Club of Cross Lanes.
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Meet the Author: S.D. Thomas Thursday, October 5, 6:30 PM S.D. Thomas lives in Cross Lanes and has written her first book "Anticipation" which is a young adult Christian romance. You can find out more about this new author at www.sdthomas.net. Ms. Thomas will have copies of her new book to purchase and she will be available to sign her books after the program.
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Unleash Your Story Tuesday, October 10, 4:00 PM Are you a poet? Do you write fanfic? Do you have a story that's yearning to be told? Unleash your story this Teen Read Week.
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Teen Book Club Thursday, October 12, 4:00 PM What are you reading? Meet Keith at the library and let's talk about it. Refreshments provided by the Cross Lanes Library Advisory Board and the Woman's Club of Cross Lanes.
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Pumpkin Carving with Sarah & Sasha Norman Thursday, October 19, 4:00 PMScott “Stormin" Norman calls himself “The Picasso” of pumpkin carving. His daughters Sarah and Sasha are chips off the pumpkin block and will share their pumpkin carving skills in this hands on workshop. Pumpkins and carving tools will be provided. Class size is limited and registration is required. Registration begins October 5. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library
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Anti-Bullying: Take a Stand Tuesday, October 24, 4:00 PM October is National Anti-Bullying Month. Bullying makes us feel sad, insecure and can lead to depression. Join us in creating poster art to show our stand against bullying.
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Read * Set * Glow! Thursday, October 26, 3:30 PM Have some fluorescence fun at the library. Activities, music and snacks that glow in the dark. Come dressed in neon or white for the brightest glow from the black light!
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Elk Valley Branch Library 304-965-3636
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Hooks & Needles October 9 & 23, 6:00 PM Join other needle crafters and work on your projects at the library. Bring your own supplies and projects. Call the library for more information. For beginners through experts.
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Teen Game Night Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 PM Teens are invited for an evening of games. We will have Xbox games, plus some fun board games to pick from. There will also be snacks. Bring your friends!
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Dictionary Day Spelling Challenge Monday, October 16, ALL DAY In honor of Dictionary Day, we're going to test your spelling prowess. Stop in anytime through the day to see how your spelling skills measure up!
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Teen Octoberfest Tuesday, October 17, 6:00 PM Teens are invited to celebrate fall with crafts, games and food. We will decorate Day of the Dead skulls, play some fun games and enjoys snacks. Bring your friends!
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Clendenin Library Halloween Party Tuesday, October 24, 5:30 PM Clendenin Rec Center Its Halloween fun for the whole family with games, crafts, snacks to make and more! Come as you are or dressed in your costume. The party will be held at the Clendenin Rec Center. Sponsored by the Clendenin Library and Clendenin Library Advisory Board.
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Main Library 304-343-4646
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Slinky Painting Thursday, October 5, 3:30 PM Who says you need brushes to make a stunning painting?! Learn how to swap out your brush for a slinky to create a unique painting. Teens only.
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Roast Club Thursday, October 12, 3:30 PM Teens are invited to do their best MSTK3 impressions for this monthly event! Join us to watch and roast a cheesy movie or TV show. Our October feature is "Frogs" (PG). Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Library.
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Anime Afternoon Thursday, October 19, 3:30 PM For October's Anime Afternoon, teens are invited to watch episodes of "Ghost Stories" (TV-14) and enjoy snacks provided by The Friends of The Library.
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Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza! Saturday, October 21, 2:00 PMWatch “Professor of Pumkinology” Scott “Stormin’ Norman as he demonstrates his pumpkin carving skills in this performance on the Library Plaza at the Main Library. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Note: In case of rain this program will be held indoors in the 3rd floor meeting room.
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Teen Book Club Tuesday, October 24, 3:30 PM Join us in the Teen Zone on October 24 to discuss "Noggin" by John Corey Whaley. Interested teens may request the title at the Zone4 circulation desk starting September 28.
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Teen Halloween Party Monday, October 30, 3:30 PM Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to don their spookiest costume and join us in the Teen Zone for a Halloween Party. There will be snacks, pumpkin painting, and candy. Lots of candy. Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Library.
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Nitro Public Library 304-755-4432
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Closed Monday, October 9, ALL DAY Closed for Columbus Day.
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Hallowtween Wednesday, October 11, 3:00 PMCome color a scary picture while watching a creepy/ scary movie. Registration required. Registration opens September 27
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Riverside Public Library 304-949-2400
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Teen Time Monday, October 23, 10:30 AM Teens can make a friendship bracelet to give to a special friend.
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Sissonville Branch Library 304-984-2244
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If you love reading and enjoy talking about your favorite books, come join us! This group will meet once a month to discuss a new book that the group will choose to read each month. At the end of the meeting, we will pick a new book to read for the following month. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month, at 4 p.m.
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Teen Halloween Party Thursday, October 19, 6:00 PM Halloween time is here, so come join us for a horror-filled party! Dress in your best Halloween costume and join us for one ghoulish event. Registration opens on October 3.
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Community Halloween Party Tuesday, October 24, 6:00 PM It's that time of year again for our Community Halloween Party! All ages are welcome for this wonderful event. Children and adults can come dressed in their favorite costumes and play games, collect candy, and eat some Spooktacular treats!
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St. Albans Branch Library 304-722-4244
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Pumpkin Carving with Sarah & Sasha Norman Friday, October 20, 4:00 PM Scott “Stormin" Norman calls himself “The Picasso” of pumpkin carving. His daughters Sarah and Sasha are chips off the pumpkin block and will share their pumpkin carving skills in this hands on workshop. Pumpkins and carving tools will be provided. Class size is limited and registration is required. Registration begins October 5. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library
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