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Author: Director

Holiday Closing

Posted on November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 By Director No Comments on Holiday Closing

All Parkersburg Wood County Libraries will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017 and Saturday, November 11, 2017 to observe the Veteran’s Day holiday.  Our thanks goes out to all veterans for their service to our country.  Libraries will resume regular hours on Monday, November 13, 2017.  

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Emerson Library Closed October 23rd-28th

Posted on October 13, 2017October 30, 2017 By Director No Comments on Emerson Library Closed October 23rd-28th

The Emerson Library is open with regular hours again.  It was closed Monday October 23rd – Saturday 28th – due to replacing the HVAC units on the roof.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this process! Pictures of new side entrance and other improvements under construction can be found…

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Closings, Renovations

Emerson Library is OPEN for business as usual!

Posted on September 19, 2017 By Director No Comments on Emerson Library is OPEN for business as usual!

Please be aware that this is an active construction site. Contractors have fenced off the front doors around the side lot, and back to the corner of the building by the back book drop, so you must enter the library on the lower level facing 31st Street (below the front entrance). The side parking lot is…

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Emerson to open again Monday the 21st

Posted on August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 By Director No Comments on Emerson to open again Monday the 21st

The Emerson Library will re-open on Monday August 21st with regular schedule. Please be aware that this is an active construction site. The side parking lot is being used by the contractor. Enter the library on the lower level facing 31st Street (below the front entrance). Contractors have fenced off the front doors around the…

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Welcome to New Website!

Posted on July 14, 2017 By Director No Comments on Welcome to New Website!

Welcome to our new website.  We may have to tweak it a little over the next week, but hopefully things will be better.

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Bright Star Theatre

Posted on July 12, 2017July 21, 2017 By Director No Comments on Bright Star Theatre

Bright Star Theatre will present 3 performances of “Upcycled Cinderella” on Monday, July 17.  Times include:  South Parkersburg Library at 10:15 a.m. Williamstown Library at 1:00 p.m. Emerson Library at 6:00 p.m. “‘Upcycled Cinderella’ is a hilarious production hitting the road Monday. The show features two school employees who jump at the chance to bring…

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5:00 PM - Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
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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
More Info
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
More Info
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
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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

Friday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

 

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