Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Library
🏢 Wayne County Public Libraries · Kenova, West Virginia
Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Library
The Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Library anchors Wayne County Public Libraries from its Oak Street home in Kenova — a river-gateway city whose very name is a portmanteau of Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia, reflecting its unique position at the confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1200 OAK STREET, KENOVA, WV 25530
Phone: +1304-453-2462
Website: wcpl.lib.wv.us
Plus Code: 86CVCC2G+36 (KENOVA, WV)
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📖 About Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Library
Kenova was founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1894, growing into a rail and river hub at the precise point where West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio meet. The Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Library serves as the main branch of Wayne County Public Libraries, which is part of the Western Counties Regional Library System — a multi-county cooperative covering southwestern West Virginia. The library maintains a welcoming collection of books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, local newspapers, and magazines, plus public internet computers for residents who need digital access. Kenova is also home to the historic Dreamland Pool, first opened in 1926 and once the largest swimming pool east of the Mississippi at 250 by 125 feet. The library draws on WVInfoDepot — the state's free digital resource portal — to extend research databases, early literacy tools, and career preparation materials to every Wayne County cardholder at no charge. The Wayne County system is also affiliated with Libby/OverDrive for digital borrowing.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Main branch of Wayne County Public Libraries within the Western Counties Regional Library System — broader network of resources across southwestern WV
- WVInfoDepot gives all West Virginians free access to research databases, homework help, and genealogy resources — no library card required
- Kenova is named as a portmanteau of Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia — marking the tristate confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers
- Historic community: Kenova's Dreamland Pool (1926) was once the largest swimming pool east of the Mississippi River
- Comfortable reading environment with books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, local newspapers, and magazines
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Wayne County cardholders and all West Virginians can access free digital resources statewide:
📚 Services
- Public internet computers
- Books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks & magazines
- Local newspaper access
- eBooks & audiobooks via Libby / OverDrive
- WVInfoDepot research databases
- Comfortable reading areas
🎸 Programs
- Children's programs & storytime (check Facebook for current schedule: facebook.com/CKPublicLibrary)
- Community events — follow library Facebook page for updates
📍 Nearby Libraries in Wayne & Cabell Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am–1:00 pm. It is closed Sunday. Call 304-453-2462 or check the library's Facebook page (facebook.com/CKPublicLibrary) for any schedule changes.
Is the Ceredo-Kenova library the main branch of Wayne County Public Libraries?
Yes. The Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Library at 1200 Oak Street, Kenova, WV is the main branch of Wayne County Public Libraries. The system is part of the Western Counties Regional Library System, a multi-county cooperative in southwestern West Virginia.
What free digital resources are available to Wayne County library cardholders?
All West Virginians have free access to WVInfoDepot (wvinfodepot.org), which provides research databases, homework help, genealogy collections, and career tools — no library card needed. Wayne County cardholders can also borrow eBooks and audiobooks 24/7 through the Libby app.
Where does Kenova, WV get its unusual name?
Kenova is a portmanteau combining the abbreviations of Kentucky (KEN), Ohio (O), and Virginia (VA) — reflecting the city's location at the exact tristate confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers where West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio meet.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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