Announcements
Temporary Closure- Hurricane Branch Library
Update: Due to structural damage to an outer wall during
Summer Reading 2022- Oceans of Possibility!
Putnam Library’s 2022 Ocean of Possibilities Summer Reading Program! We’re
Contactless Pick-Up Available at All Putnam Library Locations
Did You Know? All Putnam Library locations offer Contactless Pick-Up!
Inclement Weather Policy:
When Putnam County Schools are closed due to snow or other hazardous weather conditions—the Putnam County Library (Main) will open at 12:00pm noon, if conditions have cleared enough for staff to safely travel, and will close at 5pm. The branch libraries may remain closed, depending on conditions.
If Putnam County Schools are on a two- hour delay— the libraries will open for regular business hours at 9:00 a.m.
The Putnam Library website and social media sites will be updated as soon as possible upon notice of school closures. Please see those spaces for updates.
Main Library Hours
Hours and services may be amended due to future updates to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Please call your branch if you have any questions.
Monday: 9AM – 7PM
Tuesday: 9AM – 7PM
Wednesday: 9AM – 5PM
Thursday: 9AM – 7PM
Friday: 9AM – 5PM
Saturday: 10AM – 2PM
Sunday: Closed
Contact us:
304-757-7308
putnam@putnamlibrarywv.org
Megan H. Tarbett, MLIS
Director, Putnam County Library
megan.tarbett@putnamlibrarywv.org
304-757-7308
304-757-9680 (direct line)
Bethany Adkins, Programming and Marketing Coordinator
bethany.adkins@putnamlibrarywv.org
Eve Dudis, Circulation Coordinator
Karrie Fankhanel, Collection Development Coordinator
karrie.fankhanel@putnamlibrarywv.org
Vicki Meek, Local History/Genealogy/Reference Coordinator
vicki.meek@putnamlibrarywv.org
Renae Shingleton, Community Outreach Coordinator
renae.shingleton@putnamlibrarywv.org
Jessica Smith, Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Coordinator
Board Members & Meetings:
- Clinton “Bud” Beaver, President, Hurricane
- Judie Sydenstricker, Treasurer, Scott Depot
- Dr. Sam Sentelle, Hurricane
- Linda Erwin, Eleanor
- Veronica “Dale” Parkins, Poca
The Putnam County Library Board of Trustees meets the 1st Tuesday of every other month at the Main Library at 9 am.
2022 meeting dates:
- February 1
- April 5
- June 7
- August 2
- October 4
- December 6
The Agenda is posted at the Main Library Front Desk 5 business days before the meeting.
