Programs

Programs for Youth & Adults

1. The Kanawha Public Library will provide programming to further our mission of promoting enlightened citizenship and enriching personal lives. These programs are provided to help meet the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the residents of the community of Kanawha.

2. A “program” is a planned interaction between the library staff and the program participants. Programming includes such activities as story hour, films and activities on no-school days, summer library program for children, presentations for young adults, and book or author discussion groups for adults.

3. Programming is provided to appeal to citizens of all ages but individual programs may be designed for a specific audience based on age. Programs targeting a specific age group will be promoted as such.

4. Library programming shall not exclude topics or speakers because they may be controversial. Acceptance of a program does not constitute endorsement by the library of the individual presenter’s policies or beliefs. Library-initiated programs will provide for the “interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves” as outlined in the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights.

5. No fees will be charged to people attending library programs except with the approval of the Library Director. The only items that may be sold to the public are books, recordings, or works of art created by the presenters. The performer or an associate must handle the sale of these items.

6. The board, in conjunction with the Library Director, will establish a budget and goals for programming to facilitate the effective implementation of this service.

7. The Kanawha Public Library promotes its programming opportunities through the local media including local cable channel, through posters and bookmarks, Facebook postings, and the library webpage. Presenters may not publicize their programs without approval of the Library Director.

8. The Kanawha Public Library welcomes individual and corporate support and community partnerships in the form of monetary donations as well as donations of serving supplies and refreshments. If refreshments are provided, logo cups/napkins may be used if donated by a business.

9. Library programs or classes may be cancelled for several reasons including cases of severe weather, presenter conflict, or low registration numbers. Announcements will appear on the local cable channel, the library Facebook page and the library webpage if possible. Weather related announcements will appear on KIMT’s closings page.

Story Hour/Story Time

The Board of Trustees has issued the following rules and policy regarding participation in story hour activities provided by the library.

1. Children attending story hour need to be mature enough to be able to sit during the story time without disrupting others.

2. Aggressive behavior such as hitting, kicking, and pushing will not be allowed.

3. Children will be expected to avoid running while inside the library and connection hallways and meeting rooms.

4. Parents are expected to advise the librarian if they will not be available to pick up their child after the story time is over. Alternative directions must be left with the librarian at the time the child is dropped off at the library.

5. A child who is removed from story hour for unacceptable behavior may continue to attend subsequent story hour meetings. However, a responsible adult or parent will need to remain in the library for the next four sessions of story hour to provide assistance should the child again need to be removed from the story hour area.

6. The Kanawha Public Library staff and Trustees attempt to provide a quiet and safe atmosphere for its patrons, both adult and child alike. However, the library is not responsible for accidents on the premises.