Announcements

March 2023 Schedule of Events
We’re heading into spring with our heads high and calendars

March is Tastes and Talents Month!
Tastes and Talents Month celebrates food and art in Putnam

Internet Basics Continue Into March- Every Friday at the Main Library 10am
Have you heard the news? Putnam Library is proud to

Putnam Library is Fine Free!
The Putnam County Library (all locations) will be officially Fine
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, programs, and services may be amended or canceled due to inclement weather or future public health guidance. All efforts will be made to post changes to webpage and social media as soon as possible. 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 Outreach Manager
bethany.adkins@putnamlibrarywv.org
Eve Dudis, Patron Services Manager
Karrie Fankhanel, Collection Development Coordinator
karrie.fankhanel@putnamlibrarywv.org
Vicki Meek, Local History/Genealogy/Reference Coordinator
vicki.meek@putnamlibrarywv.org
Sarah Weimer, Community Outreach Coordinator
Board Members & Meetings:
- Clinton “Bud” Beaver, President, Hurricane
- Dr. Sam Sentelle, Vice-President, Hurricane
- Judie Sydenstricker, Treasurer, Scott Depot
- Erik Goes, Hurricane
- Veronica “Dale” Parkins, Poca
The Putnam County Library Board of Trustees meets on the 1st Tuesday of every other month at the Main Library at 9 am.
2023 meeting dates:
- February 7
- April 4
- June 6
- August 1
- October 3
- December 5
The Agenda is posted at the Main Library Front Desk 5 business days before the meeting.


