Literature
The McCreight Lecture
The Capitol Theater 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United StatesThe McCreight Lecture As part of its year-long celebration of fifty years serving West Virginians through the humanities, the WV Humanities Council is proud to announce novelist and poet Percival […]
An Evening with the Poets
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesAn Evening with the Poets October 18, 6pmLocation: Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St.Marc Harshman presents a night of poetry at Taylor Books with Steve Scafidi and youth poet from […]
West Virginia Book Festival
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVWest Virginia Book Festival The West Virginia Book Festival is a free annual event for book lovers of all ages. Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors such as […]
Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation 3rd Anniversary Benefit and Reading
Coco's 233 Hale Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesGiancarlo DiTrapano Foundation 3rd Anniversary Benefit and Reading A night honoring the legacy of Giancarlo DiTrapano and support the Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation for Literature and the Arts.All proceeds go directly to supporting the Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation's biannual writers' and artists' residency in Sezze, Italy.6:00 - 7:30 pm: Cocktails, appetizers, and live music by Bob Thompson.7:30 […]
KCPL StoryWalk®
KCPL StoryWalk® May 28 - June 1 The whole family will enjoy our StoryWalk®, “Mrs. Honey's Hat”, in the Library Walkway (entrances on Capitol and Summers Streets). Every day a […]
Literary Roundtable
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesLiterary Roundtable May 30 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm Curated and hosted by West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, this year's panel on written fiction will feature the works of Marie Manilla, Natalie Sypolt (change from print schedule), and Glenn Taylor.Location: Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St.*FREE Event* Glenn TaylorGlenn Taylor’s fourth novel, The Songs of […]
Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale
Kanawha County Public LibraryAnnual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale May 31 | 10am - 3pm This year's Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale, in conjunction with the Capitol Street Art Fair and Children's Art Fair, will be held at the Main Library in Room 311. All proceeds help fund library programs and services.
Summer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off
Kanawha County Public LibrarySummer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off May 31 | 11am - 2pm Join the Kanawha County Public Library outside on the Plaza for a Summer Library Club pre-registration celebration! Register to read in their annual Summer Library Club Challenge, play lawn games, make rainbow sand art, and enjoy the Capitol Street Art Fair! […]
Poems While You Wait
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesPoems While You Wait May 31, 12-2pm WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, along with poets Kirk Judd and Sara Henning, will create original one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you!Stop by Taylor Books while you are out enjoying the Capitol Street Art Fair and take home a little memory.Donations: $5 donation to purchase a poem goes […]