| Agency: | CABELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
| Address: | 455 Ninth St. Plaza Huntington, WV 25701 |
| Phone 1: | 304-528-5700 |
| Phone 2: | |
| FAX: | 304-528-5701 |
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| Website: | http://cabell.lib.wv.us |
| Administrator: | Judy K. Rule, Director |
| Hours: | Main Library: M-W 9 am-9 pm; Th-Sat 9 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm; Call Branch libraries for hours. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Eligibility: | Free library cards to all WV and Tri-state Area residents. |
| Description: | Part of the Western Counties Regional Library. In additional to Cabell Co., provides services to libraries in Wayne, Logan, Mingo, Putnam and Lincoln Counties. BRANCH LIBRARIES: > Barboursville Branch Library (304-736-4621, FAX 304-736-6240) , 728 Main St., Barboursville, WV 25504 > Cox Landing Branch Library (304-733-3022, FAX 304-733-3022), Rt. 1, Box 75, 6363 Cox Lane, Lesage, WV 25537 > Gallaher Village Branch Library (304-528-5696, FAX 304-528-5696), 368 Norway Ave., Huntington, WV 25705 > Guyandotte Branch Library (304-528-5698, FAX 304-528-5698), 203 Richmond St., Huntington, WV 25702 > Milton Branch Library (304-743-6711, FAX 304-743-6747), 1140 Smith St., Milton, WV 25541 > Salt Rock Branch Library (304-733-2186, FAX 304-733-2186), 5575 Madison Creek Rd., Salt Rock 25559 > West Huntington Branch Library (304-528-5697, FAX 304-528-5697) 901 14th St., W., Huntington, WV 25704 AUDITORIUMS/MEETING PLACES: Meeting rooms at each library location. Maximum accomodation of 150 people. No charge for use of meeting rooms for non-profit organizations. Fee charged for use of kitchen. LOAN SERVICES: Books, videocassettes, CDs, projectors, and books on tape. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: > Local history and genealogy materials. > Blind and Handicapped: Special material for the visually impaired and physically handicapped. YOUTH SERVICES: > Includes weekly, public story hours > Summer reading program. > Dial-A-Story (304-528-5599): Recorded stories for children. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE: > FAX machine for public use (FAX 304-528-5739). Fee for sending non-library related material: $2 first page, $1 each additional page. Incoming FAXes cost $0.25/ page. > Computer Classes: Free introductory courses in Windows, the Internet, and Microsoft Word. Eventually the library will be expanding its curriculum to include Powerpoint, How to Search for Jobs on the Internet, How to Compose a Resume on the Computer, How to Use Microsoft Publisher, and more. Pre-registration required. Courses offered T (2:30-4 pm), and W (6-8 pm) and F (2:30-4:30 pm). Variety of services offered at the Main Downtown Library, West Huntington and eventually Guyandotte Public Library. Call to sign up no sooner than two weeks prior to class. > Public access to computers for word processing and Internet access. Must have library card. Printouts $ .15/page. > Free wireless access. > Copiers for public use. NOTARY SERVICES: Free, available at Reference Desk. RECREATION EVENTS: Periodic literary, cultural events for all ages. AGENCIES HOUSED WITHIN MAIN LIBRARY COMPLEX: > Information and Referral Service, Inc. (304-528-5660): 3rd Floor. Provides crisis intervention, referrals for emergency assistance, community information. See separate listing. > Tri-State Literacy Council (304-528-5700): 3rd Floor. Uses volunteers to teach adults with reading problems how to read better on a one-to-one basis. See separae listing. > Adult Basic Education Center (304-528-5113): 3rd Floor. Teach job skills, GED preparation, basic skills. Includes evening hours. See listing under Cabell Co. Career Technology Center. |