From free snacks and Wi-Fi hotspots, to reading programs and curated bags of board books, KCPL can connect parents and caregivers with a variety of library and community resources.
Some of Our Services:
- Events & Classes
- Free Snacks from Backpack Blessings
- Free Online Tutoring via Tutor.com
- Streaming Services
- Homeschooling Resources
- Board Books for New Parents
- Summer Library Club
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- ... and more!
Contact your local KCPL branch for more info.
Upcoming Events
Women's History Month Ispy- Children's
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!
ADULT I SPY/GUESS WHO?
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.
Search Children's Services looking for images related to Willy Wonka. Choose a prize after finding all of them.
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.
Journey through the Children's Department, looking for hidden Willy Wonka images! Find them all and choose a prize.
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.
Pin the Smile on the Cheshire Cat and Friends
Oh, dear! Smiles, hats, hair bows, and pocket watches have all gone missing! Help our Wonderland friends be reunited with their missing items. Children 12 and under.
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.
Explore our building sets and create an awesome fantasy empire! This drop in activity is available all week long during open hours.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income.
Learn more about the Imagination Library and register your child online.
Project OWL
Project OWL (Open Worlds of Learning) is an early literacy initiative developed by KCPL to connect babies and young children with books.
Parents and guardians can check out OWL bags pre-filled with a variety of engaging board books.
Call 304-343-4646 or stop by any KCPL branch library to sign up and check out an OWL bag for free.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
We invite you to read 1,000 books with your child before kindergarten.
Click the button below to get started today.
Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials.
Created by teachers and precisely leveled, our high‑quality, ready‑to‑use
resources support parents preparing kids for kindergarten readiness, homeschool teachers and learners from Pre‑K to grade 6, and young patrons who need extra skills practice.
Connect Child Care Resource & Referral
Determines eligibility for government-subsidized child care, recruits child care providers, and trains and educates child care providers.
Health Right
The mission of WV Health Right is to provide quality medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and health education services to those who need help.
Healthy Grandfamilies
Healthy Grandfamilies is a free initiative led by West Virginia State University to provide information and resources to grandparents who are raising one or more grandchildren.
Kanawha County Schools
Kanawha County Schools (KCS) is the largest school system in West Virginia. The district serves over 28,000 students.
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Provides civil legal services, behavioral health advocacy, and long-term care and eldercare legal assistance.
Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Charleston Childcare and Learning Center, WV Birth to Three, WV Career Transition Services, and other programs.
United Way 2-1-1
Find local information about food, shelter, emergency and disaster relief, employment and education opportunities, veteran services, health.
Women's Health Center of West Virginia
Non-profit health center providing the full range of women's reproductive health services and gynecological care
WV Home Educators Association
A local nonprofit organization providing homeschooling support to families. Toll-free information line - 1-800-736-9843.
