Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon, available exclusively on Beanstack. Choose your own writing adventure with word-count goals including a 5k, 10k, 25k, and 50k, or complete any of our "Fun Run" activities.
Earn 5 badges total to complete your November Writing Marathon and earn your choice of a KCPL notebook and pen set or KCPL tote bag, while supplies last!
A reading challenge is a fun way to challenge yourself to read more, or to read books on a new topic that you may not have considered before! Beanstack allows readers to register for challenges available to their age group, log their reading, and track their progress.
Reading challenge themes range from our annual Summer Library Club to Mental Health Awareness Month. Sometimes we even host movie-watching or writing challenges. There’s something for everyone!
Create a Beanstack account and watch the library calendar for challenge announcements. When a challenge is available for your age group, register and track your progress as you go.
Upcoming Events
Winter Watch Challenge
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.* **
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.
America 250 Reading Challenge
Celebrate America's 250th birthday in 2026 with the library in the best way we know how - by reading! Read a book that matches our America 250 theme every month and earn a virtual Beanstack badge.
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.
Many of our branch library locations will have special events, presenters, and book displays to celebrate this challenge. Stop by anytime to check them out! Click here to find our branch library locations and hours.
Code Club: Interactive Story Games
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.
St Albans Writes
The Advisory Board, for the St. Albans Branch Library, is proud to present St. Albans Writes...a monthly speaker series featuring local authors. James Townsend lives in Saint Albans, West Virginia, with his wife and four children.
The Advisory Board, for the St. Albans Branch Library, is proud to present St. Albans Writes...a monthly speaker series featuring local authors. James Townsend lives in Saint Albans, West Virginia, with his wife and four children.
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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.
