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: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

IDEA Lab

2:00pm-6:00pm

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

Closed

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

Closed

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-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: 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-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: 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)

11:00am-7:00pm

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: 10:00am-5:00pm

Thu: Closed

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sissonville Branch Library

10:00am-5:00pm

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: 10:00am-5:00pm

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: 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!

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Time	Sun (1/26)	Mon (1/27)	Tue (1/28)	Wed (1/29)	Thu (1/30)	Fri (1/31)	Sat (2/01)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group ADULT SNOWMAN I SPY 01/03/2025 @ 9:30am–01/31/2025 @ 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: COME IN FROM THE COLD AND HUNT ALONG WITH US!!! THE SNOWMEN HAVE INVAIDED THE LIBRARY!! HELP US FIND ALL OF THEM HIDDEN IN THE LIBRARY!
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Wednesday Book Group 11:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting 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 will be reading In The Shadow of the Greenbrier by Emily Matchar! 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group New Year, New Hobby: Learn to Crochet Demo 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration Required 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: Main Library Room: Main 311A GKVF Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking to try something new in the New Year? Join us for our New Year, New Hobby series. We will be hosting events on Fridays throughout January, each featuring ways to get started with a new hobby. 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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Code Club with Fiero Code 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Cancelled 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: Classes & Workshops, IDEA Lab, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Join our Code Club and unleash your creativity with Fiero Code software! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this program is required due to limited space and materials. If you cannot attend, please call the library to cancel your registration so the spot may open up to others. A registration will be cancelled and a program spot made available to other patrons if the registrant does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled program time. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Social Hour - Lunar New Year Style! 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Elk Valley Branch Library Closed Registration Required 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: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Other Registration Required Event Details: Drop by for a fun social hour and celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year! We will have snacks and themed games and activities for entertainment. Bring a friend and your favorite snack to share (not required!) and be ready to have some fun! 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. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group True Crime Club: New Year, New Evidence 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Kick off the new year with a deep dive into the fascinating world of forensic science and justice at our True Crime Club event, New Year, New Evidence.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Watercolor Winter Wonderland 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Have fun in a winter wonderland with this watercolor painting program! Learn basic watercolor painting skills with Ms. Cathy. 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.