Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Two black & white dogs in bright white snow

Kids Paint: Hercules & Ned

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights

Age Group:

Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311B GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Family Nights
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 are invited to a paint party to paint sketches of Hercules and his co-airport dog, Ned, in celebration of Hercules' birthday. This class is presented by a KCS art teacher and West Virginia International Yeager Airport.

Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales
Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library.  Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books.  Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales
Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library.  Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books.  Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

Elk Valley Advisory Board Used Book Fundraiser

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B at Elk Valley Branch Library

Program Type:

Fundraisers & Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Fundraisers & Book Sales
Event Details:

Find some great deals while helping support the library.  Choose from books, DVDs, magazines and children's books.  Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board.

Poetry on the Plaza: Community Poetry Readings with Featured Speaker L. Renée

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us outdoors for Poetry on the Plaza and have the opportunity to recite your very own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Cooks and Books

Cooks and Books

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

Cooks and Books

Cooks and Books

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

Cooks and Books

Cooks and Books

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

Cooks and Books

Cooks and Books

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main 308/309 Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we will sharing the holiday recipes that made it to our tables this year, whether it was tried-and-true or something new!

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Program Type

Book Sale

9:00am–5:00pm
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
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
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: Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Library book sale.

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.

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.

Unearth a Story: Living History with Fort Warwick, an Active Archaeological Site

9:30am–11:00am
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: America 250, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join us for a living history presentation featuring artifacts from Fort Warwick, an active archaeological dig site located in Pocahontas County.

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.

Unearth a Story: Living History with Fort Warwick, an Active Archaeological Site

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: America 250, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join us for a living history presentation featuring artifacts from Fort Warwick, an active archaeological dig site located in Pocahontas County.

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.

Local History Presentation: Exploring the Kanawha Valley and the Prelude to the American Revolution

6:00pm–7:30pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: America 250, Classes & Workshops, Summer Library Club
Event Details:

Join us for this local history presentation to learn about local historical figure Gabriel Arthur, his exploration of the Kanawha Valley, and the prelude to the American Revolution that Arthur would have witnessed throughout his time in the Valley

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.

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.