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Meet the Author: Dean King
Join author and historian Dean King for a new look at the Hatfield and McCoy feud. King breaks new ground in his latest book, "The Feud: The Hatfields and McCoys, The True Story," with quotes from contemporary newspaper accounts and other information that was not available when Otis K. Rice wrote his account back in 1982. King's lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. King is an award-winning author of 10 books, including "Unbound: A True Story of War, Love and Survival," about 30 women who walked 4,000 miles across China with Mao Zedong in 1934. This project is being presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any view, findings, conclusions or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of the West Virginia Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
All Ages
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Elk Valley Branch Library:
- Monday, June 3, 6:30 p.m. get email reminder
Make reading part of your summer
It's almost time for KCPL's summer reading clubs. Long summer days bring more time for reading for adults, teens and children. Link to the online guide to summer reading clubs at KCPL for club information as it becomes available.
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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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St. Albans Branch Library:
- Monday, June 10, 11:00 a.m. register online
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Sissonville Branch Library:
- Monday, June 10, 3:00 p.m. register online
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Dunbar Branch Library:
- Tuesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. register online
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Main Library:
- Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 p.m. register online
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Riverside Public Library:
- Wednesday, June 12, 11:00 a.m. register online
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Elk Valley Branch Library:
- Wednesday, June 12, 6:00 p.m. register online
Feed Your Head Lunchtime Program: Eidetic Memory Explained
Eidetic memory, commonly referred to as photographic memory, is a psychological term popularly defined as the ability to recall images, sounds or objects in memory with extreme precision. Local Mensa member Martha Spalding Mozingo talks about this phenomenon and gives you a chance to test your abilities. Mozingo is a lifelong West Virginia resident who joined Mensa at age 48.
Adult
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Main Library:
- Wednesday, May 29, 12:10 p.m. get email reminder
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Facing verbal abuse from fans and players alike, Robinson went on to have an incredible baseball career. He is a role model for tolerance, equality, and dignity.
Use this reading map with materials for all ages - adults, teens, and children - to explore.
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That Hamilton Woman
(DVD) She's not just Scarlett O'Hara - see Vivien Leigh in a role far from Tara. Leigh and Laurence Olivier, in a film directed by Alexander Korda in 1941, tell the story of Lord Horatio Nelson and his mistress. Said to be one of Winston Churchill's favorite movies, this film about war and adultery follows the life of Emma, who is sent to Naples to marry, but falls in love with Lord Nelson on the way. Newlyweds at the time, Leigh and Olivier show their real-life passion on the screen. A must-see for those of us who like to see our favorite actors in different roles.
Find more reading, viewing and listening suggestions in our Popular Materials section.
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West Virginia Reads 150
In celebration of West Virginia's Sesquicentennial, Kanawha County Public Library joins the West Virginia Library Commission, West Virginia Center for the Book and other libraries across the state for the West Virginia Reads 150 reading challenge. This program encourages reading in the community while honoring the state's 150th birthday.
Form your team of up to 15 members to read a total of 150 books throughout 2013. Choose a team name and select one team leader to keep track of books read by the team. Team members report each book read to the team leader.
All ages can participate. Books must be read between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2013. more information...