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It's not too late to register for our Summer Library Club, "Adventure Begins at the Library", which is open until July 31. Sometimes, we also know that adventures can be found in our own backyards. For the animal lover in your life, you may wish to share these children's books which we had on display at our July 20 event with the Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation. These books feature animals and reptiles found in West Virginia.

07/22/2024

Need a chuckle to start the week. Check out Bob Newhart comedy albums https://www.hoopladigital.com/artist/171294

07/22/2024

What is a children's book that you think adults should read?

07/21/2024

🚣 Kayaking 101 with the Coal River Group!
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | 6 - 7 PM | St. Albans Branch

Join us at the St. Albans Branch Library for an exciting and informative event on the basics of kayaking, presented by the Coal River Group! Whether you're a beginner looking to dip your paddle into the waters for the first time or would like refresher, this session is perfect for you. You'll learn about the fundamentals of kayaking, including safety tips, equipment essentials, and paddling techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the folks at the Coal River Group and get ready to embark on your next aquatic adventure. Mark your calendar and dive into the world of kayaking with us!

https://www.kcpls.org/event/kayaking-101-coal-river-group-34175

07/21/2024

TODAY (Sunday, July 21) is KCPL Day with the Charleston Dirty Birds! First day our Summer Library Club readers may use their Family Reader Pass for 6 FREE TICKETS to the game….and everyone can show your KCPL card for $5 tickets. Game time is 4:05 p. Stop by the KCPL swag table and say hello!
More details: kcpls.org/event/kcpl-day-dirty-birds-38796

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07/20/2024

In partnership with Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation, the Kanawha County Public Library invited library users to spend the afternoon at the Claudia L. Workman Education Center. We heard a short program about reptiles & amphibians presented by Park Ranger Kim Smith, heard a story about a box turtle, & explored the Education Center. We even learned new vocabulary words, including the word "brumation".

07/20/2024

Thanks to KCPL's generous community partner, the Charleston Dirty Birds, Sunday, July 21 is KCPL Day at the Dirty Birds! Game begins at 4:05 pm at GoMart Park. Be sure to stop by the KCPL table at the park for some fun giveaways.

Children registered for the KCPL Summer Library Club* can earn a Family Reader Pass for 6 FREE tickets to the July 21 game (or any home game after through September 8!). Visit kcpls.org/summer-library-club-2024 for more information!

And....Anyone who shows their KCPL card (or card in the KCPL app) at the ticket office may purchase a $5 ticket to the July 21st game!

There are additional paid activities available at the park including mini golf, bounce houses, festive treats (food and drink), and items from local vendors.

07/20/2024

Meet the author Gene Luen Yang at the West Virginia Book Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. FREE admission! wvbookfestival.org

07/20/2024

Check out the new and classic films at Hoopla! So what will you snack on? Popcorn, Junior Mints or something else? https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse/movie

07/19/2024

Check out the hot new albums on Freegal Music https://kanawhalibrary.freegalmusic.com/albums/new

07/19/2024

07/19/2024

🥫 Learn the basics of canning with Kerri Carte from the WVU Kanawha County Extension, including hot water bath and pressure canning. The class will cover canning fruits and vegetables, meats, jams, pickles, and more. Participants may also bring their pressure canner lid to test their dial gauges after the program.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | 6 - 7 PM | Main Library Room 311A | For adults and seniors | Free!

07/18/2024

Do you remember Gates Paints on the corner of Summers and Virginia? They started their Charleston business in 1861. This photo was taken by Daily Mail photographer Chet Hawes in the 1960s. He is standing in Summers St and looking west down Virginia Street.
Gates was unusual as the company also house and owned WCHS at one time. Here you see an ad and article from Charleston Gazette Newspaper June 6, 1934 Page 5

07/17/2024

🚚😎 Don't miss our last Storytime with the Bookmobile at Coonskin Park near the Hoppy Shores playground area on Thursday, July 18 (with Ms. Sara), 10:30 - 11:30 AM! Cool off in the Bookmobile, which hangs out there every Thursday this summer, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM!

📚👏 Read all about last month's Storytime in the Park with Ms. Sara! https://www.kcpls.org/posts/storytime-bookmobile-coonskin-park

07/17/2024

Looking to update your investment portfolio or just getting started? Elizabeth Fraser shows you how to use our new Morningstar Investment Center.
You can find links to Morningstar on our database page https://www.kcpls.org/digital-resources?field_db_resource_type_target_id%5B282%5D=282

07/16/2024

Sometimes the best adventures are in your backyard!

KCPL visits the Claudia L. Workman Education Center in the Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation to learn about the wildlife in the center & to explore the center.

Seating is limited so registration is required. https://www.kcpls.org/events/upcoming?keywords=forks%20of%20coal

Saturday, July 20, 204
2 Sessions:
1:15 - 1:45
2:15 - 2:45 PM

07/16/2024

Staff Recommends: We have DVDs!
DVDs coming soon https://tinyurl.com/5xt8dbej
New DVDs https://tinyurl.com/3u8xshpk
Children's DVDs https://tinyurl.com/yufr5wuv
All 20,187 DVDs https://tinyurl.com/bdefhjz5

07/16/2024

♟️ Join the West Virginia Chess Association for a fun and informative chess training session, just in time for World Chess Day! Learn the basics of chess before playing against others in a series of practice sessions.

Friday, July 19 | 1 - 3 PM | Main Library Room 311A
Register online, or by calling (304) 343-4646 ext. 1355, so we know to expect you! https://www.kcpls.org/event/celebrate-world-chess-day-38390

07/15/2024

Free programs coming up at Riverside Public Library and Marmet Women's Club!

🙌 Wednesday, July 17 | 11 AM - 4 PM | Celebrate Riverside Public Library's 25th Anniversary! | All ages

🌠 Wednesday, July 24 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Storytime: Stars | Children

💐 Thursday, July 25 | 6 - 7 PM | Craft Night: Pocket Wreath at Marmet Women's Club! | Teens and adults | Registration required! https://www.kcpls.org/event/craft-night-pocket-wreath-37218

🎲 Saturday, July 27 | 1 - 2:30 PM | Live Action Oregon Trail | Tweens and teens

🎅 Monday, July 29 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Family Movie Night: Christmas in July | Families

🐴 Wednesday, July 31 | 11 AM - 1 PM | SLC Finale Storytime: Down by the River with miniature pony Muffin! | Families

To learn more or to register, go to KCPLS dot ORG and click on our event calendar or call Riverside Public Library at (304) 949-2400.

https://www.kcpls.org/hours-locations/riverside-public-library

07/15/2024

Eminem has been talking about it all summer and it's out! He has told listeners as a concept album, it should be listened to as an album and with the tracks in order.
At Hoopla https://tinyurl.com/u532p5kr

07/15/2024

1-2-3-4-5! No over thinking! What book character do you want to be?

07/15/2024

🙌 Riverside Public Library celebrates 25 years on Wednesday, July 17, 11 AM - 4 PM!

Are you a former Riverside employee? Come visit and share memories with us!

1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle, WV 25015 | (304) 949-2400

07/14/2024

07/14/2024

Next Sunday (July 21) is KCPL Day at the Dirty Birds! Children registered for the KCPL Summer Library Club can earn a Family Reader Pass for 6 FREE tickets to the game, and anyone may show their KCPL card (or card in the KCPL app) at the park for a $5 game ticket! For more info www.kcpls.org/event/kcpl-day-dirty-birds-38796

07/13/2024

07/13/2024

Don't miss out on the hottest films on Kanopy this year! Grab your remote and the popcorn! https://tinyurl.com/m459z6rh

07/13/2024

Meet the author Joy Callaway at the West Virginia Book Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. FREE admission! wvbookfestival.org

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About the Library

The Kanawha County Public Library is the largest public library system in West Virginia. We have nearly 100,000 card holders, and while the vast majority of our library system patrons are from Kanawha and Putnam Counties, residents from all 55 West Virginia counties are represented in the cardholder database.

There are more than 600,000 items in the library collection; approximately 300,000 of those are housed at the Main Library with the remainder distributed among our 9 branch libraries and Mobile Library.

Patron visits to all libraries in the system total nearly 750,000 per year, and approximately 1 million library items circulate in a year’s time.

Almost 100 percent of the library’s services are FREE to the public.