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Category: Closings

Closed for Independence Day

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Director No Comments on Closed for Independence Day
Closed for Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, all Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, July 4. We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, July 5. .

Closings

Branches Closed for Presidents’ Day 2/21

Posted on February 17, 2022February 24, 2022 By Janet
Branches Closed for Presidents’ Day 2/21

All branches will be closed on Monday, February 21st in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Adults-Emerson, Adults-South Parkersburg, Childrens-Emerson, Childrens-South Parkersburg, Closings, Emerson, Events, South Parkersburg, Teens-Emerson, Teens-South Parkersburg

Book Drop is Open!

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 By Director

The Library Branches are accepting returns in the book drops now. Feel free to return your library materials at Emerson, South, Williamstown and Waverly. We are working towards a plan of re-opening with curbside service based on the Governor’s order and staffing. Stay tuned for updates. – Brian Raitz, Director

Closings

Corona Virus (COVID-19) –Updated March 23, 2020

Posted on March 23, 2020April 22, 2020 By Director

The Library will be completely closed starting Tuesday March 24th due to the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order. There will no longer be staff on hand to answer the phone until further notice. *** Good News ***** For anyone that doesn’t currently have a library card, we now have a digital only card signup for…

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Corona Virus (COVID-19) – Updated 3/16/2020

Posted on March 16, 2020March 23, 2020 By Director

The Library will be closed to the public starting Monday March 16th due to the Corona Virus. The Library asks all patrons to please hold onto any materials they currently have checked out until the Library reopens to the public. Please do not return materials to the library book drops. The Library will not charge…

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Closed Memorial Day

Posted on May 22, 2019 By Director No Comments on Closed Memorial Day
Closed Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, all Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 27.  We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, May 28.  

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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, April 1, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, April 1st Children under the age of two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 [...]
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Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, April 6, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
Join our book club to discuss The Measure, by Nikki Erlick April 6th from 5.oo P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library.
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Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, April 10, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, April 10th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be “Bear and Bunny” from Daniel Pinkwater.
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, April 13, 2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
On Monday, April 13th from 4:30-5:30 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library. Any child under 12, who can read independently, can sign-up to read to [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, April 15th Children under the age of two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 [...]
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Egyptian Archeology Murder Mystery Party (South Parkersburg Library)
Egyptian Archeology Murder Mystery Party (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, April 20, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
Egyptian Archeology Murder Mystery Party: Death in the Desert The year is 1932 and Professor Dough Upmore is leading the team uncovering long-lost tomb of [...]
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Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, April 24, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, April 24th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be “What's New Daniel?” from Micha Archer.
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, April 29, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, April 29th. Children under the age of two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 [...]
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Events on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
1 Apr 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, April 6, 2026
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
6 Apr 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, April 10, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
10 Apr 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, April 13, 2026
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
13 Apr 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
15 Apr 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, April 20, 2026
Egyptian Archeology Murder Mystery Party (South Parkersburg Library)
Egyptian Archeology Murder Mystery Party (South Parkersburg Library)
20 Apr 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, April 24, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
24 Apr 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
29 Apr 26
Parkersburg
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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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Monday 11 am - 5:30 pm

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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