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 (2/02)	Mon (2/03)	Tue (2/04)	Wed (2/05)	Thu (2/06)	Fri (2/07)	Sat (2/08)
All Day		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group ADULT I SPY FOR FEBRUARY 02/03/2025 @ 9:30am–02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: LOVE IS IN THE AIR!! COME ALONG AND HUNT FOR THE PICTURES WITH HEARTS IN THEM!!
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group Brick Builders Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Main Library This event is in the "Children" 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: Main Library Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: STEM Event Details: Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in this community Brick Builders Club held every other Monday. Enjoy open building centered around a weekly challenge theme. 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.			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 "Family" group Kreative Kids: HEARTfelt Kreations 2:30pm–4:30pm Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Elk Valley Branch Library 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 "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Holiday Event Details: Hearts are a symbol of love that everyone knows! Since we are celebratin Valentine's Day this month, we will get creative with all things hearts. Create some sweet, heart-themed Valentines to give to that special someone. 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				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary: 6-11 Years" group This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group STEAM: Small Loom Weaving 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: Children, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: Classes & Workshops, STEM Event Details: Learn to weave on a small loom and make a cardboard loom to take home. You will learn to weave a potholder or coaster in this class.
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Video Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Room: St. Albans Harry White Room Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Join us at St. Albans Branch Library for an evening of gaming, and hanging with friends. We will provide game systems and games. 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Room: Elk Valley Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contests, Other Event Details: Teens are invited for Teen Time! Call or drop by to see what's on the agenda for the night! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group St Albans Writes 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Events, Book Discussions Event Details: The Advisory Board, for the St. Albans Library, is proud to present St Albans Writes...a monthly speaker series featuring local authors. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Children" 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 Valentine's for the Nursing Home 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights Event Details: Are you wanting to make a difference in our community? Join us for a night of crafting Valentines Cards for our local nursing home. Let's help brighten the residence day. Everyone deserves to feel loved on Valentines Day.