West Charleston Library

Books, Technology, Workforce Resources, and Cultural Programs in Las Vegas

West Charleston Library is a Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branch at 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. The public library is located on the Charleston Campus of the College of Southern Nevada and serves both community members and students.

The branch provides physical and digital collections, computers, Wi-Fi, study rooms, K-12 homework help, youth services, workforce resources, art galleries, technology workshops, meeting spaces, a Digital Memory Preservation Lab, and a 276-seat Lecture Hall.

West Charleston Library is open to the general public. CSN enrollment is not required for ordinary Library District access, although borrowing, technology use, room reservations, workshops, and other account-based services may have separate requirements.

Last reviewed: July 26, 2026. Hours, collections, workshops, computer access, study rooms, workforce services, exhibits, performances, parking, and branch policies can change. Confirm current information before visiting.

Quick Facts | Location | Collections and Study | Computers and Wi-Fi | Preservation Lab | Children and Teens | Employ NV Youth Hub | Art Galleries | Lecture Hall | Rooms and Rentals | Library Cards | Parking | Transit | Accessibility | Visitor Tips | FAQ

Quick Facts

Official Name:
West Charleston Library

Library System:
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Address:
6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146

Phone:
(702) 507-3940

Venue Type:
Public library, community-learning center, workforce-resource location, youth-services venue, art-gallery facility, lecture venue, public technology center, and meeting facility

Location:
On the northeast portion of the College of Southern Nevada Charleston Campus

Current Hours:
Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

General Admission:
Free during public branch hours. Some printing, copying, faxing, rentals, replacement services, or special activities may involve fees.

Current Facilities:
Art galleries, auditoriums, book drop, bookstore, computer centers, computers, curbside pickup, K-12 homework help, meeting-room rentals, scanners, copiers, fax service, storytimes, study rooms, and Wi-Fi

Special Features:
3D-printing workshops, Employ NV Youth Hub, Teen Zone, Toy Lending Library, and Digital Memory Preservation Lab

Lecture Hall:
276-person listed capacity

Conference Room:
40-person listed capacity

Study Rooms:
Ten rooms located in Adult Services and the Computer Lab

Parking Entrance:
Community College Drive

Accessible Parking:
Available at the east and west entrances

Important:
Study rooms, workshops, computer sessions, meeting rooms, performances, and popular programs may require reservations, registration, or early arrival.

Location on the CSN Charleston Campus

West Charleston Library is located on the northeast portion of the College of Southern Nevada Charleston Campus near West Charleston Boulevard and Community College Drive.

The branch is part of the public Library District. It serves CSN students and employees, but ordinary public-library access does not require CSN enrollment.

Use the complete branch name and address when requesting directions. A mapping service may otherwise route visitors to another CSN building, campus parking area, or Charleston Boulevard entrance.

Allow extra time during college classes, examinations, library performances, community programs, elections, workshops, and other well-attended activities.

Collections, Reading, and Study

West Charleston Library provides collections for children, teens, and adults. Available formats may include books, large-print materials, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, music, films, and digital resources.

Visitors may browse and read materials inside the library. Borrowing physical items or accessing certain digital services requires an eligible library account.

Collections, shelf locations, loan periods, hold limits, renewal options, and digital licenses can change.

The branch lists ten study rooms in Adult Services and the Computer Lab. Room reservations, time limits, occupancy rules, and availability follow current Library District procedures.

Study and reading areas are shared public spaces. Conversations, calls, audio, and group activity should remain appropriate for the selected area.

Computers, Wi-Fi, Printing, and 3D Workshops

The branch provides computers, a computer center, Wi-Fi, scanners, copiers, and fax service.

Computer access may require a library account, guest authorization, reservation, time limit, or staff assistance. Availability depends on demand, workshops, maintenance, and current procedures.

Printing, copying, faxing, replacement supplies, and other services may involve fees.

West Charleston Library lists 3D-printing workshops for all ages. This should not be interpreted as unrestricted access to a public 3D printer or guaranteed production of a personal project.

Workshop dates, eligible ages, registration, file requirements, materials, project limits, equipment, and instructor support can change.

Visitors should protect passwords, financial details, identification documents, school records, and other private information when using shared technology.

Digital Memory Preservation Lab

The branch includes a Digital Memory Preservation Lab designed to support the preservation of eligible personal media.

Available equipment, supported formats, appointments, training, file-storage requirements, project limits, and staff assistance may change.

Do not assume that every photograph, film, cassette, videotape, document, or digital format can be converted.

Visitors are responsible for confirming that they own or have permission to reproduce the submitted material.

Bring only the media, storage device, cables, account information, or supplies requested in the current appointment instructions.

Children, Teens, Storytimes, and Toy Lending

West Charleston Library offers children’s collections, storytimes, K-12 homework help, a Teen Zone, youth programs, and a Toy Lending Library.

Toy eligibility, borrowing periods, age guidance, replacement responsibility, account requirements, sanitation procedures, and item availability follow current Library District policies.

Teen Zone access, equipment, seating, activities, hours, and staff support can change according to programs and branch operations.

Program ages, registration, caregiver participation, room assignments, and attendance rules vary.

Children should remain under the supervision required by Library District policy. Library staff do not provide general childcare.

Employ NV Youth Hub and Career Resources

The branch includes an Employ NV Youth Hub that connects eligible young people with workforce and career resources.

Available support may depend on age, residency, program eligibility, funding, appointments, documentation, staffing, and current partner services.

Do not assume that the hub guarantees employment, job placement, paid training, financial assistance, certification, or admission to a particular program.

Visitors seeking workforce assistance should confirm the current schedule, eligibility rules, required identification, and appointment process before arriving.

Art Galleries and Changing Exhibitions

West Charleston Library includes public art-gallery space with changing exhibitions.

Artists, titles, themes, installation dates, media, receptions, talks, and room layouts change throughout the year.

An exhibit shown in an older event listing, review, article, or photograph may no longer be on display.

Visitors should not touch artwork, display cases, frames, pedestals, labels, barriers, or installation equipment unless expressly permitted.

Photography may be restricted because of copyright, artist agreements, privacy, safety, or loan conditions.

Lecture Hall and Public Programs

West Charleston Library has a Lecture Hall with a listed capacity of 276 people.

The hall may host lectures, films, concerts, recitals, workshops, ceremonies, public meetings, cultural programs, and community events.

Each program controls its own registration, admission, age guidance, seating, arrival time, late-entry procedure, photography, recording, food policy, and accessibility arrangements.

A free program may still require registration or reach capacity before the scheduled start.

Current performers, films, speakers, event titles, and dates belong on individual event pages rather than in this permanent branch description.

Conference Room, Study Rooms, and Rentals

The branch lists a 40-person Conference Room, a 276-person Lecture Hall, and ten study rooms.

Study-room use and facility rentals follow different procedures. Reservations may involve eligibility rules, time limits, fees, deposits, insurance, occupancy limits, and cancellation terms.

Room capacity depends on the approved setup and may not be increased by moving furniture, adding chairs, or blocking aisles.

Food, amplified sound, ticket sales, commercial activity, equipment, decorations, filming, security, and outside vendors may require approval or may be restricted.

A submitted request does not reserve a room until the Library District confirms it.

Library Cards and Public Access

West Charleston Library is open to the public during regular branch hours. Visitors do not need to be enrolled at CSN simply to enter the branch.

A library card is generally required to borrow materials, place holds, access certain databases, use some digital content, and receive other account-based services.

Eligibility, identification, address verification, child accounts, digital cards, replacement cards, borrowing limits, and account expiration follow current Library District policy.

Some computer, printing, workshop, room, preservation, or digital services may require an account or reservation even though general admission is free.

Parking and Passenger Drop-Off

The entrance to the library parking area is located off Community College Drive.

Because the branch is on an active CSN campus, visitors should follow current campus and Library District parking signs rather than assume that every nearby lot or space serves the library.

Parking may be busier during college classes, performances, workshops, elections, community fairs, examinations, and large meetings.

Accessible parking is available at the east and west entrances.

Do not park in fire lanes, loading areas, reserved spaces, accessible spaces without authorization, or locations assigned to another campus use.

Passenger loading must not block automatic doors, sidewalks, accessible routes, drive aisles, or emergency access.

Public Transit, Rideshare, and Bicycles

RTC service is available in the West Charleston Boulevard area. Routes, stops, schedules, fares, and campus access can change.

Use West Charleston Library and the complete street address when requesting a rideshare or taxi.

Confirm the pickup location because the branch has east and west entrances and is surrounded by other CSN facilities.

Bicycles and personal transportation devices should be secured only in approved locations without blocking sidewalks, doors, accessible paths, or emergency routes.

Accessibility and Guest Assistance

Accessible parking is available at the east and west entrances. Both entrances have automatic sliding glass doors.

An ADA-accessible computer is available upon request in the Computer Lab.

Guests who need wheelchair seating, communication assistance, accessible technology, service-animal accommodation, or another arrangement should contact the branch or event organizer before visiting.

Not every study-room layout, auditorium seat, computer station, gallery viewpoint, workshop setup, or meeting-room configuration provides identical access.

Mobility devices and personal belongings must not block aisles, shelving, computer areas, doors, or emergency exits.

Tips Before You Visit

Use the Community College Drive entrance.
The official branch page identifies Community College Drive as the parking-lot entrance.

Do not confuse the branch with West Las Vegas Library.
They are separate Library District locations with different addresses and facilities.

Register for popular programs.
A free workshop, lecture, film, or children’s activity may still have limited seating.

Reserve study rooms before arriving.
Availability and time limits follow current branch procedures.

Confirm specialized services.
Workforce assistance, preservation equipment, 3D workshops, homework help, and toy lending may use separate schedules.

Protect private information.
Log out of shared computers and collect all printed or digitized materials.

Compare nearby branches.
Review the Las Vegas libraries guide for additional public-library locations and services across the valley.

Frequently Asked Questions