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Author: jmichie

An Evening With David Prather

Posted on August 19, 2021February 1, 2022 By jmichie

Local poet, David Prather, will share some of his works, including those from his recent book, “We Were Birds” on Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Summers Auditorium. All are welcome at this program.

Adults-Emerson, Emerson

Genealogy Department Covid-19 use guidelines:

Posted on June 1, 2020October 9, 2020 By jmichie

The Microfilm Reader and one of the computers with Ancestry.com are Available for your use by Appointment. To help with social distancing, a 30 minute time limit will be observed. Please see downstairs Staff beore using the equipment and when you are finished, so we can clean things for the next patron. Call the library…

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Civil Service Testing Site Change

Posted on July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 By jmichie No Comments on Civil Service Testing Site Change

Due to construction, the Library will no longer be a test site for the state civil service examinations. The WV Division of Personnel has announced that the new testing location will be at WVU-Parkersburg in the Workforce Development Building on 300 Campus Drive in Parkersburg, WV. Testing days and times will remain the same as…

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5:00 PM - Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
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4:00 PM - Random Readers Book Club
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12:00 AM - Agatha Christie Escape Room (South Parkersburg Library)
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3:00 PM - Bookmobile Public Stop: Waverly Activity Center
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4:00 PM - Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
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3:30 PM - Autumn Painting for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
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4:00 PM - Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
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4:00 PM - Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
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Toddler Tuesday
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, September 2, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Central Mall
  • Childrens-Emerson
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-Williamstown
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Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Tuesday, September 2, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rockport Community Center
  • Bookmobile
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Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, September 8, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
Join our book club to discuss A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron on September 8th at 5:00 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library.
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Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
Wednesday, September 10, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
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Agatha Christie Escape Room (South Parkersburg Library)
Agatha Christie Escape Room (South Parkersburg Library)
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - Monday, September 15, 2025    
All Day
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
The South Parkersburg Library will be hosting an Agatha Christie themed escape room from September 11th through September 15th. This program is open to all [...]
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Bookmobile Public Stop: Waverly Activity Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Waverly Activity Center
Monday, September 15, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Waverly Activity Center
  • Bookmobile
More Info
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Tuesday, September 16, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rockport Community Center
  • Bookmobile
More Info
Autumn Painting for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Autumn Painting for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, September 24, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
The South Parkersburg Library will have Autumn painting for teens on Wednesday, September 24th. Drop in between 3:30-5:00 P.M. Paint Fall-themed pumpkins, woodland creatures, or [...]
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, September 29, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Any child under 12, who can read independently, can sign-up to read to a therapy dog for a 20-minute session at the South Parkersburg Library [...]
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Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Tuesday, September 30, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rockport Community Center
  • Bookmobile
More Info
Events on Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Toddler Tuesday
Toddler Tuesday
2 Sep 25
Vienna
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
2 Sep 25
Rockport
Events on Monday, September 8, 2025
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
8 Sep 25
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
10 Sep 25
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, September 11, 2025
Agatha Christie Escape Room (South Parkersburg Library)
Agatha Christie Escape Room (South Parkersburg Library)
11 Sep 25
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, September 15, 2025
Bookmobile Public Stop: Waverly Activity Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Waverly Activity Center
15 Sep 25
Waverly
Events on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
16 Sep 25
Rockport
Events on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Autumn Painting for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Autumn Painting for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
24 Sep 25
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, September 29, 2025
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
29 Sep 25
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
30 Sep 25
Rockport
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Emerson Children's Calendar
South Parkersburg Calendar

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  • Friday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
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Monday 10 am - 8 pm

Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

Friday 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

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Tuesday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday 11 am - 5:30 pm

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Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

 

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