Main Library

9:00am-5:00pm

123 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

IDEA Lab

Closed

Main Library
123 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 2:00pm-6:00pm

Tue: 3:30pm-7:30pm

Wed: 2:00pm-6:00pm

Thu: 3:30pm-7:30pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 12:00pm-4:30pm

Clendenin Branch Library

10:00am-3:00pm

107 Koontz Ave
Suite 100
Clendenin, WV 25045
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 10:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 12:00pm-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-3:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Cross Lanes Branch Library

10:00am-5:00pm

5449 Big Tyler Rd
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 10:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 12:30pm-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Dunbar Branch Library

9:30am-5:00pm

301 12th Street
Dunbar, WV 25064
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:30am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Elk Valley Branch Library

10:00am-5:00pm

313 The Crossings Mall
Elkview, WV 25071
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Glasgow Branch Library

Closed

129 4th Ave
Town Hall
Glasgow, WV 25086
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: 10:30am-6:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: Closed

Marmet Branch Library

Nitro Public Library (Affiliate)

10:00am-5:00pm

1700 Park Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 11:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 11:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: Closed

Riverside Public Library

10:00am-5:00pm

1 Warrior Way
Suite 104
Belle, WV 25015
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-5:00pm

Thu: Closed

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sissonville Branch Library

Closed

1 Tinney Ln
Sissonville, WV 25312
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

St. Albans Branch Library

10:00am-6:00pm

602 4th St
St. Albans, WV 25177
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

gingerbread

Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

Noon Year's Eve in blue letters with purple background

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Storytimes

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes

Event Details:

3...2...1...--Count down to the best family "Noon" Year's Eve party in Charleston! Children and families are invited to celebrate the New Year by counting down the minutes until noon!

Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Event Details:

Begin the holiday season with the The Charleston Ballet at our annual Nutcracker Storytime!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/27)	Mon (2/28)	Tue (3/01)	Wed (3/02)	Thu (3/03)	Fri (3/04)	Sat (3/05)
All Day			This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Seuss-tastic Silhouettes All Day 3/1–3/5 Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Displays & Exhibits Event Details: Drop by the Dr. Seuss display to see if you can guess the Seuss characters from their outlines. Grab a coloring sheet or two and a craft kit to-go while you're here!
			This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Tiny Art Show All Day 3/1–3/31 Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Pre-K: 3-5 Years" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits Event Details: It's time to get crafty for Youth Art Month! Pick up a kit with all of the supplies you will need to create a miniature work of art on canvas. Once you have created your masterpiece, bring it back to the library to be added to our
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am–11:00am Adults Facebook Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "Adults" group Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am–11:00am Adults Facebook Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "Adults" group Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am–11:00am Adults Facebook Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry. This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group Virtual Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Events Event Details: Enjoy a new story with us on Facebook.	This event is in the "Adults" group Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am–11:00am Adults Facebook Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "Adults" group Celtic Poetry Read-Along 10:00am–11:00am Adults Facebook Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: In preparation for Charleston’s 6th annual Celtic Calling celebration, join us for a week of exploring Celtic poetry.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Genealogy with Robert Coffield - Celtic Calling 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Zoom Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: Charleston lawyer Robert Coffield discusses his experience traveling to Ireland and how he unveiled his family history along the way. This event is in the "All Ages" group Irish Trivia Speed-Rounds - Celtic Calling 10:00am–4:00pm All Ages Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: During KCPL's Celtic Calling events, check our Facebook page between presentations for speed-rounds of Irish trivia. Can you answer the questions correctly?
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group Celtic Music with Patrick O’Flaherty - Celtic Calling 12:00pm–1:30pm All Ages Zoom Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies & Performances, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: Musician Patrick O'Flaherty performs traditional Celtic tunes for an afternoon of family fun. Formerly raised in Ireland, O'Flaherty has been a musician for three decades and is a practitioner of Irish mandolin and harmonica.
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group The Art of Wooden Flute-Making with Patrick Olwell - Celtic Calling 2:00pm–3:30pm All Ages Zoom Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Movies & Performances, Virtual Events Registration Required Event Details: Patrick Olwell and sons Aaron and Matthew Olwell are instrument makers and musicians from Nelson County, Virginia.
3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Thursday Book Group 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Zoom Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required Event Details: Thursday Book Club will be reading Nella Last's War by Richard Broad and Suzie Fleming, which will be available to check out at the Dunbar branch library beginning in February. 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.	This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group 1st Chapter Fridays 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary: 6-11 Years Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: Sneak peek of a variety of chapter books for children.
4 pm					This event is in the "Family" group Write a 5 Word Story 4:00pm–5:00pm Family Facebook Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Facebook Age Group: Family Program Type: Virtual Events Event Details: What's happening in the wacky picture? Write a 5 word story to share online.