Putnam County Library
🏢 Putnam County Library · Hurricane, West Virginia
Putnam County Library
The Putnam County Library serves West Virginia's fastest-growing county from its main branch in Hurricane, offering extended weekday hours, digital resources through Hoopla and Libby, and summer reading programs that consistently draw more than 1,500 young participants each year.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 4219 State Route 34, HURRICANE, WV 25526
Phone: +1-304-757-7308
Website: putnamlibrarywv.org
Plus Code: 86CWF358+XG (HURRICANE, WV)
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📖 About Putnam County Library
Putnam County Library is the public library system for Putnam County, West Virginia — a county that has grown steadily along the I-64 corridor between Charleston and Huntington. The system operates from its main branch on State Route 34 in Hurricane plus four additional branches in Buffalo, Eleanor, Hurricane, and Poca, as well as a mobile library that extends service throughout the county. The library's mission centers on innovative programming, a broad and expanding collection, and new technology that serves residents at every stage of life. The summer reading program regularly engages more than 1,500 child participants each season, reflecting the library's deep investment in early literacy. Digital access includes Hoopla for instant borrowing with no waitlists, Libby (OverDrive) for eBooks and audiobooks, and WV Info Depot — the West Virginia state library's free portal covering career prep, homework help, government resources, and genealogy — all available at no charge to cardholders.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves West Virginia's fastest-growing county from a five-branch system plus a mobile library
- Summer reading program draws 1,500+ child participants annually
- Hoopla digital lending — borrow movies, music, comics, and eBooks instantly with no waitlists
- Internet access and community meeting rooms at the main Hurricane branch
- WV Info Depot provides free statewide research tools covering career, health, and genealogy
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Putnam County Library card unlocks WV Info Depot — West Virginia's free statewide digital portal — plus Hoopla, Libby, and OverDrive for instant digital borrowing.
📚 Services
- Free internet access and computers
- Community meeting rooms
- Hoopla instant digital borrowing (no waitlists)
- OverDrive / Libby eBook and audiobook lending
- WV Info Depot statewide databases
- Interlibrary loan
- Mobile library service throughout Putnam County
- Volunteer program and community outreach
- Children's and youth programming
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program (1,500+ child participants annually)
- Story time and early-literacy programs for young children
- Youth and teen programming throughout the year
- Community events and educational workshops for adults
- Outreach and mobile library visits
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Kanawha Valley
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at the Putnam County Library main branch in Hurricane?
The main branch at 4219 State Route 34 in Hurricane is open Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM, Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM. The library is closed on Sundays. The system also operates branches in Buffalo, Eleanor, and Poca — visit putnamlibrarywv.org for their individual hours.
Does Putnam County Library offer Hoopla digital borrowing?
Yes. Cardholders can use Hoopla to instantly borrow movies, TV shows, music albums, comic books, eBooks, and audiobooks with no waitlists and no holds required. Items are available immediately upon checkout and return automatically when the lending period ends. Sign in at hoopladigital.com with your library card number.
Does Putnam County Library have a mobile library service?
Yes. In addition to the main Hurricane branch and four community branches (Buffalo, Eleanor, Hurricane, and Poca), the library operates a mobile library that brings books and resources to residents throughout Putnam County who may have difficulty traveling to a branch. Contact the library at 304-757-7308 for the current mobile schedule.
What is WV Info Depot and how do I access it?
WV Info Depot is a free digital resource platform provided by the West Virginia State Library through the Department of Arts, Culture and History. It offers databases covering career and test preparation, homework help, genealogy, government information, and West Virginia history. Access is free to all West Virginians — no library card required for some resources — at wvinfodepot.org.
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