Main Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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: Closed

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

IDEA Lab

3:30pm-7:30pm

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: Closed

Thu: 3:30pm-7:30pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 12:00pm-4:30pm

Clendenin Branch Library

10:00am-5:00pm

107 Koontz Ave
Suite 100
Clendenin, WV 25045
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 10:00am-5:00pm

Wed: Closed

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: Closed

Thu: 12:30pm-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Dunbar Branch Library

9:30am-8:00pm

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: Closed

Thu: 9:30am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Elk Valley Branch Library

10:00am-8:00pm

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: Closed

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-6:00pm

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-8:00pm

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: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sissonville Branch Library

10:00am-8:00pm

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: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

St. Albans Branch Library

10:00am-8:00pm

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: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

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Featured Events

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!

2026 Winter Watch Challenge banner with green background and hot cocoa cup with orange slice and thyme

Winter Watch Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31

Beanstack

Program Type:

Reading Challenge, Winter Library Club

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

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.* **

vex go

Robots! Build and program together

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm

Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room at Main Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Craft Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Register children ages 8–13 for a fun, hands-on robotics adventure with WVSU Extension and VEX GO Robotics!

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!

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Time	Sun (2/25)	Mon (2/26)	Tue (2/27)	Wed (2/28)	Thu (2/29)	Fri (3/01)	Sat (3/02)
1 pm							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 "Seniors" group Machine Sewing 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Clendenin Branch Library Closed Registration Required 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 "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Room: Clendenin Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Review basic stitches, operation and care of machine. Learn to use specialty stitches, patterns and make a small project to take home. Bring your own machine or use one of the library's. Registration required. Limit 8.
2 pm
3 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group 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 Celtic Storytime: Read Along with Ricky the Red Bearded Dragon 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies: 0-18 Months" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 Months" group 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: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson 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: Family Nights, Storytimes, Other Event Details: Join our special guest, Ricky the Red Bearded Dragon, as we explore classic Celtic tales of dragons and other mystical creatures. Stay at the library right after to watch the Celtic Festival parade move down Capitol Street at 4 pm. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Glowforge 101: Catalog Earrings 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors IDEA Lab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: IDEA Lab Room: IDEA Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, IDEA Lab, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to search the Glowforge Premium Catalog and make your own pair of earrings to take home with you! 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group TEENS: Throwback Thursday 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Movies & Performances Event Details: Hop into our Teen Zone Time Machine each Thursday! Every Thursday, you will have the chance to play some retro video games, watch classic cartoons, enjoy a nostalgic movie, or go all the way back by playing a variety of board games. 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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" 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 Fairy Tale Family Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family Program Type: Family Nights Event Details: National Fairy Tale Day is February 26th. The Sissonville Library will be celebrating Tuesday February 27th. We will have crafts centered around Fairy Tales. Who knows there might even be a special guest.