Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

SDD Closing

9:00am - 9:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, IDEA Lab, Clendenin Branch Library, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Dunbar Branch Library, Elk Valley Branch Library, Glasgow Branch Library, Marmet Branch Library, Bookmobile, Nitro Public Library (Affiliate), Riverside Public Library, Sissonville Branch Library, St. Albans Branch Library

Celebrating the Week of the Young Child

All Day 4/10 - 4/11
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playgroups, Storytimes
Event Details:

Kanawha County Public Library asks Kanawha County to come together for children during the Week of the Young Child® (April 5-11, 2025).

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.

National Library Week Prize Drawings

All Day 4/10 - 4/12
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contests, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week, April 6-12!  Visit the Main Library Children's Services Department during this week and enter to win a prize. Prize drawings will be held daily that week with winners being notified the following day.

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.

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.

National Library Week: Staff Who's Who?

All Day 4/10 - 4/12
All Ages
Elk Valley Branch Library
Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contests, Holiday
Event Details:

How well do you think you know the smiling faces who assist you every day at the library?  Let's find out!  A display made up of clues about each staff member will be out for you to test your skills.

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Toddlers: 18-36 Months
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs and rhymes followed by a sensory play activity.

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.

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.

Adult I Spy April Flowers

04/10/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Dunbar Branch Library
Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts
Event Details:

April Showers bring May Flowers!   Come in out of the rain and try to find all of the Flowers on the I Spy Sheet.  Once you find them and answer the question on the bring your sheet up to the Circulation Desk for a Prize.

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Dunbar Branch Library
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.

Lil' Tinkers Playgroup

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies: 0-18 Months, Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K: 3-5 Years
Dunbar Branch Library
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.

Cabin Creek Health Center @ Cabin Creek

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.

Throwback Thursday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Gaming Sessions, Movies & Performances, Other
Event Details:

In honor of National Library Week, KCPL is having a Spirit Week! Thursday is Decades Day. Celebrate the day with us with an afternoon of throwbacks! Enjoy some retro games, classic cartoons, and nostalgic crafts.

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.

Tutoring

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Clendenin Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

I plan to tutor students after school.

Easter Accessories

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Clendenin Branch Library
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:

Get creative with jellybeans, Peeps and other candy to make edible bracelets, necklaces and more. Also make a beaded friendship bracelet.

Family STEM: 3Doodler Pens Make 'n Take

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Craft Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Make a 3D object! Our 3Doodler pens combine art and technology. Just bring your imagination! Choose from our designs or your own ideas! 4th floor, Children's Services.

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.

Crafturday: Easter Cookies in a Jar

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Marmet Branch Library
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Marmet Branch Library
Room: Marmet Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own cookie in jar for yourself or gift to somebuuny special.

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.

The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a book group dedicated to the science fiction and fantasy genre. We will be meeting at Taylor Books in downtown Charleston! Check back for more details.

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.

VITA Tax Help

9:30am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Tax Help Appointment Required.  Call 304-343-4646 ext 1259

Tomato Seed Kit day

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Choose from a variety of different tomatoes. One kit per person available while supplies last. Drop in event.

Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cross Lanes Branch Library
Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library
Room: Cross Lanes Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join the Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group to discuss our April selection, 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.

AARP Taxes

9:30am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 308/309 Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Tax Help Appointment Required.  Call 304-343-4646 ext 1259

Health Fair at the Library

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Explore community health resources at the library during our Health Fair! We will be joined by organizations such as the Valley Health WIC Program, the West Virginia chapter of the American Heart Association, and the Alzheimer's Association.

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.

Machine Sewing: Bunny Banner

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors
Clendenin Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library
Room: Clendenin Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years, Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Make a simple bunny banner to use for decoration at home. 

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.

Easter Story Time and Egg Hunt

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Riverside Public Library
Library Branch: Riverside Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:

Easter story and egg hunt. Egg hunt will start promptly at 2pm. Children will  be divided by age groups littles 0-3 first, next 4, 5 & 6, lastly 7 & up . All eggs will contain candy some will be prize winning eggs.

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.

Super Saturday: Kindness Club Storytime and Challenge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary: 6-11 Years
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickenson Room
Age Group: Elementary: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Stretch yourself into kindness - join certified yoga instructor Deb Mattingly for a kids yoga class! Learn to breathe, stretch and move to care for your body and mind.

 

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.

TEENS: No-Sew Animal Blankets

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

It's National Volunteer Month!

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.

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.