• The Clendenin Branch Library will be closed until further notice due to heating issues in the building.
  • New Hours for the Cross Lanes Branch - starting February 3rd!
    • Sunday - Monday - Closed
    • Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    • Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
    • Saturday, 10 am - 3:00 pm
  • New Hours for the Main Library's Teen Zone & Idea Lab 
    • Monday - Thursday, 12 pm - 7:30 pm
    • Friday & Saturday, 12 pm - 4:30 pm
      •  Closed the last Friday of each month for maintenance
    • Open the second & fourth Sunday of each month, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Services For

Featured Services

Teen Volunteers

Upcoming Events

America 250 Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1–12/31
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
Beanstack
Virtual Event
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, Virtual Events
Event Details:

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.

Spice Club

All Day 2/3–2/28
Adults
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get inspired and expand your cooking repertoire with the Cross Lanes Spice Club! New Spice Club kits are available for pickup each month, while supplies last.

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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

11:00am–1:00pm
Family
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

It's Take Your Child to the Library Day! Create a personalized bookmark and adopt a new book for your home library shelf.

Live Action Oregon Trail

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Family
Program Type: Contests
Event Details:

Learn more about the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail while playing a live action board game.

Kanawha Mall

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Tots Storytime and Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Sissonville Branch Library
Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library
Room: Sissonville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Program Type: Playgroups, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Danielle for a themed story time and craft. Then stay after to let your little ones play during our playgroup. 

Kanawha Mall

2:30pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.