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Author: Director

Reading While Black

Posted on February 25, 2019 By Director No Comments on Reading While Black

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual February observance remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. Here is a sampling of the library’s collection of books by black authors, featuring black characters, or about the historical black or African American experience.    

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The Library Is Like a Box of Chocolates: Sweet Reads

Posted on February 4, 2019 By Director No Comments on The Library Is Like a Box of Chocolates: Sweet Reads

  Celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of these sweet reads!    

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Civil Rights and Martin Luther King, Jr. at Your Library

Posted on January 14, 2019January 15, 2019 By Director No Comments on Civil Rights and Martin Luther King, Jr. at Your Library

  On January 21, the library will be closed as we observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  This is a day for the nation to think about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a minister, civil rights activist and nonviolent leader. Dr. King is recognized as one of the most prominent leaders in the Civil…

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New Books updated 1/11/2019

Posted on January 11, 2019 By Director No Comments on New Books updated 1/11/2019

NEW MATERIALS LIST – UPDATED January 11, 2019 To have this list emailed to you when it is updated, please go to NEW MATERIALS EMAIL LIST, and click on subscribe. NEW MATERIALS (3 entries) NAME # OF RECORDS 1 New Fiction, Paperbacks and Graphic Novels 104 1 New Non Fiction 37 3 All New Materials…

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Computer Help at the Library

Posted on January 8, 2019 By Director No Comments on Computer Help at the Library
Computer Help at the Library

If you received a new phone, tablet, or computer for the holidays and need some help getting started, the library is here for you!  Click here to check out our free online computer classes that cover everything from basic skills to office software.  You can also schedule an in-person one-on-one session with our technology trainer…

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Storytime Cancelled

Posted on January 3, 2019 By Director No Comments on Storytime Cancelled

There will be no Play Cafe storytime on Friday, January 4, due to illness.  We apologize and look forward to seeing you at our next Play Cafe storytime on Friday, January 11.

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Noontime Yoga
Noontime Yoga
Tuesday, August 2, 2022    
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Come over on your lunch hour for a free yoga class led by a certified YMCA instructor. Please bring a towel or yoga mat. Call [...]
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4 to 5 Years Story Time
4 to 5 Years Story Time
Friday, August 5, 2022    
1:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
(Ages 4 to 5 years) Registration is required for this event. Please call 304-428-7041 to sign-up. Join us for Story Time throughout the summer! Check [...]
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Inkspots Writers' Showcase
Inkspots Writers' Showcase
Saturday, August 6, 2022    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join four local authors as they share readings from their works and insights into their creative processes! Reservations are requested. Please call 304-420-4587 for more [...]
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Back to School Resource Fair
Back to School Resource Fair
Saturday, August 6, 2022    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bookmobile
  • Bookmobile
Visit the Bookmobile at the Grand Central Mall in Parkersburg during the annual Back to School Resource Fair!
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club Sign-ups
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club Sign-ups
Monday, August 8, 2022 - Monday, August 29, 2022    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 13 to 19) Sign-ups begin August 8th for the Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club. It will meet Tuesday from 4 to 6 pm, starting [...]
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Noontime Yoga
Noontime Yoga
Tuesday, August 9, 2022    
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Come over on your lunch hour for a free yoga class led by a certified YMCA instructor. Please bring a towel or yoga mat. Call [...]
More Info
An Evening With... Dr. Leslie Elliott
An Evening With... Dr. Leslie Elliott
Thursday, August 18, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for an evening with Dr. Leslie Elliott, owner of the Mineral Wells Vet Clinic. You may have seen her on WTAP providing seasonal [...]
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Adult Craft Night…Polymer Clay
Adult Craft Night…Polymer Clay
Thursday, August 25, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our monthly craft night. This month we will make adorable polymer clay charms. We provide the materials and expertise, you provide yourself! [...]
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Teens Craft Event at South Library-Back To School
Teens Craft Event at South Library-Back To School
Saturday, August 27, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teens (middle-high school) will create paper collages out of newspapers and magazines. The sky is the limit in terms of what teens can make in [...]
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
Monday, August 29, 2022    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 13 to 19) This will be the introductory meeting of the teen Dungeons and Dragons Club! Players will meet each other, make their characters, and [...]
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Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3
Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Saturday, December 31, 2022    
All Day
  • Adults-Emerson
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Adults-Williamstown
Phase 3 of the Adult Reading Challenge starts September 1st! Read four books that fit four different categories from the challenge list and receive a [...]
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September Library Card Sign-up Month
September Library Card Sign-up Month
Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Friday, September 30, 2022    
All Day
  • Adults-Emerson
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Adults-Williamstown
  • Bookmobile
  • Childrens-Emerson
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-Williamstown
  • Teens-Emerson
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
  • Teens-Williamstown
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and we have brand new cards with our logo! Stop by and pick up your free card today!
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Events on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Noontime Yoga
Noontime Yoga
2 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, August 5, 2022
4 to 5 Years Story Time
4 to 5 Years Story Time
5 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, August 6, 2022
Inkspots Writers' Showcase
Inkspots Writers' Showcase
6 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Back to School Resource Fair
Back to School Resource Fair
6 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, August 8, 2022
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club Sign-ups
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club Sign-ups
8 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Noontime Yoga
Noontime Yoga
9 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, August 18, 2022
An Evening With... Dr. Leslie Elliott
An Evening With... Dr. Leslie Elliott
18 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, August 25, 2022
Adult Craft Night…Polymer Clay
Adult Craft Night…Polymer Clay
25 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, August 27, 2022
Teens Craft Event at South Library-Back To School
Teens Craft Event at South Library-Back To School
27 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, August 29, 2022
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
29 Aug 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, September 1, 2022
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3
1 Sep 22
September Library Card Sign-up Month
September Library Card Sign-up Month
1 Sep 22
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Emerson Children's Calendar

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