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

12:00pm-4:30pm

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: 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-3:00pm

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

10:00am-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)

Closed

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

10:00am-3:00pm

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-2:00pm

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

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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

Waitlist

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!

Winter Watch Challenge 2026

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 (3/09)	Mon (3/10)	Tue (3/11)	Wed (3/12)	Thu (3/13)	Fri (3/14)	Sat (3/15)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" 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 Women's History Month Ispy- Children's 03/01/2025 @ 10:00am–03/31/2025 @ 8:00pm Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "Children" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Children, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Try to find all the hidden pictures in the Children's area of the library! When you complete your Ispy you can bring it to the circulation desk for a special prize!
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group ADULT I SPY/GUESS WHO? 03/03/2025 @ 9:30am–03/28/2025 @ 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: Come in and take a look at the ADULT ISPY/GUESS WHO? for March as we Celebrate DR. Seuss!! This month we are doing things a little different with the I SPY Game. On the circulation desk is pictures of DR.
10 am					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 Cancelled Lil' Bookworms Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Dunbar Branch Library 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for Lil' Bookworms Storytime as we explore learning through songs, poems, music, books, movement and more! Disclaimer(s) 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. 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.
11 am					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 Cancelled Lil' Tinkers Playgroup 11:00am–11:30am Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Dunbar Branch Library 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years Program Type: Playgroups Event Details: Join us for Lil' Tinkers Playgroup. During our play sessions we will explore cognitive, social, and emotional development, along with mastering fine and gross motor skills, all through play! Disclaimer(s) 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. 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 Cancelled Paper Quill Clovers 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar Branch Library Closed Registration Required 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: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of crafting! This month we will learn a technique called paper quilling. We will be using this technique to make a four leaf clover, just in time for St. Patty's Day! All materials are 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.		This event is in the "All Ages" group Dunbar Library Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Sessions Event Details: Our Chess Club welcomes players of all skill levels and its aim is to provide beginners and experienced players alike an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing h 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Peaceful Reading Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Dunbar 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: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Want to join a book club but don't enjoy the stress of forced conversation or the pressure of assigned reading? Then the Peaceful Reading Club is for you! Join us for quiet reading time where you BYOB - Bring Your Own Book. 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.