Upcoming Events

Winter Watch Challenge

All Day 1/1–1/31

Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Beanstack

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

Event Details:

Watch 5 movies between January 1 through January 31 to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a movie popcorn basket. One grand prize is available at each branch library location.* **

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

America 250 Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1–12/31

Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Beanstack

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Beanstack

Age Group: Children, Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge, Virtual Events

Event Details:

Celebrate America's 250th birthday in 2026 with the library in the best way we know how - by reading! Read a book that matches our America 250 theme every month and earn a virtual Beanstack badge.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Snowman I Spy

01/05/2026 @ 9:30am–01/30/2026 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Dunbar Branch Library

Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts

Event Details:

Come in and warm up with a game of ISpy. Hidden around the Library are different pictures of Snowmen. Take a sheet and find them all then bring your completed sheet to the desk for a prize. Warm up and Have fun!

Tiny Tots Storytime

10:00am–10:45am

Toddlers: 18-36 Months

Main Library

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room

Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

An engaging, interactive program for children 18-36 months featuring books, songs, musical instruments, play, and more!

Jump into Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Elk Valley Branch Library

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Storytime sessions are designed for children up to 5 years of age. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Partner with us to begin fostering a love of reading and books in our youngest library patron

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Cross Lanes Branch Library

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library

Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Get moving at this interactive storytime! Little ones will develop early literacy skills in a fun way with music, dancing, singing and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Playgroup

11:00am–11:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Cross Lanes Branch Library

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library

Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Program Type: Playgroups

Event Details:

Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Stay 'n Play

11:00am–11:30am

Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Elk Valley Branch Library

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library

Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playgroups

Event Details:

Stick around after storytime for a playgroup for preschool-aged kiddoes. This is a great opportunity for children to interact and socialize with others their age. Same goes for you, adults!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Story time: Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride

11:00am–11:30am

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years

Riverside Public Library

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Check out Pete's new ride. Craft and snack will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Wednesday Book Group

11:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussions

Event Details:

Join us on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. as we discuss each month's title at the Main Library in Charleston. This month we are reading Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Golden Years: Bingo

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

At the Golden Years program, we'll be playing Bingo and making a simple craft. Maybe you'll win a prize!

Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring food to share if you wish!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Kenna Homes @ South Charleston

2:30pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Teen YUM Club

5:00pm–6:00pm

Teens

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Zone

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Other

Event Details:

Drop by the Teen Zone to try a variety of snacks from a different country. Work with friends to answer trivia questions and rank the snacks! Who knows, you may even find yourself earning the "Too Picky" sticker...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am–10:45am

Toddlers: 18-36 Months

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room

Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Marmet Library

10:00am–1:00pm

All Ages

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Marmet Library

2:30pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Story time: Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride

4:30pm–5:30pm

Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Glasgow Branch Library

Library Branch: Glasgow Branch Library

Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Check out Pete's new ride snack and craft will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Full STEM Ahead: Snow Spectacular!

4:30pm–6:00pm

Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Clendenin Branch Library

Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library

Room: Clendenin Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, STEM

Event Details:

That snow outside sure is spectacular! But have you ever thought about how it is made or why snowflakes are symmetrical? Let's find out that and more about the fluffy, cold precipitation that we see each winter. Pssst!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Snowman Craft

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Sissonville Branch Library

Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library

Room: Sissonville Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join Miss Cathy to make a fun snowman themed craft! All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Build It!

2:30pm–3:30pm

Family

Cross Lanes Branch Library

Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library

Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Come build with us! Explore our various building sets, including LEGO bricks.

Exceptional Possibilities WV: Inclusive Music Lesson

11:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Other

Event Details:

Join Exceptional Possibilities for an inclusive music lesson including hands on instruments, dancing, and more led by the amazing and talented Mrs. Nickie Hanshew!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org

Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Crafturday: Make a Mini Valentine Tray

1:00pm–3:00pm

Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults

Riverside Public Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Riverside Public Library

Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come decorate a mini wooden tray for Valentine's Day. All supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo & Video

We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.

Kanawha Mall

10:00am–1:00pm

All Ages

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Kanawha Mall

2:30pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

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