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Category: Events

Nancy Drew Escape Room at South

Posted on July 30, 2021February 1, 2022 By Janet
Nancy Drew Escape Room at South

Registration for our Nancy Drew Escape Room at the SOUTH PARKERSBURG LIBRARY is open!! Whether a lifelong Nancy Drew fan or an eager young reader, this activity is sure to entertain sleuths of all ages! Register for your free session Tuesday, August 10th through Friday, August 13th at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, or 5:30. We will…

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South Parkersburg, Teens-South Parkersburg

Closed for Easter Weekend

Posted on March 29, 2021April 21, 2022 By Janet
Closed for Easter Weekend

Our library branches will be closed Friday, April 15th and Saturday, April 16th for Easter weekend. We will reopen Monday, April 18th.

Events

July Adult Monthly Newsletter

Posted on July 3, 2019 By Director No Comments on July Adult Monthly Newsletter
July Adult Monthly Newsletter
July Adult Monthly Newsletter
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June 2019 Adult Programs & Events

Posted on May 31, 2019July 1, 2019 By Director No Comments on June 2019 Adult Programs & Events
June 2019 Adult Programs & Events
JUNE ADULT MONTHLY-1
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A Universe of Stories – 2019 Adult Summer Reading Events

Posted on May 31, 2019August 2, 2019 By Director No Comments on A Universe of Stories – 2019 Adult Summer Reading Events
A Universe of Stories – 2019 Adult Summer Reading Events

  Special Events for Adults June 13th — 7:00 p.m. — Kickoff concert with Tom Roddey June 20th — 7:00 pm — An evening with beekeeper Ken Bachman June 22nd — 10:00 a.m. — Inaugural meeting of the Breakfast Club (registration required). Special Guest is Petia Johnson of Unity Cafe. June 29th — 2:00 pm…

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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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12:00 PM - Dementia Friends
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4:00 PM - Random Readers Book Club
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3:30 PM - Afterschool Teen Hangout
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10:30 AM - Children’s Story Time at Williamstown Library
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11:00 AM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
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5:30 PM - Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
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4:00 PM - May’s Diverse Reads for Teens Book Club
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3:30 PM - Afterschool Teen Hangout
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1:00 PM - Teen Trivia: Star Wars Edition at the South Parkersburg Library
2:00 PM - The Visitors with Author Kate Payerle
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5:30 PM - Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
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3:30 PM - Afterschool Teen Hangout
5:30 PM - Adult Craft Club…Washi Taped Cell Phone Holders
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3:30 PM - Last Day of School Fiesta at Williamstown Library
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Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 2 Begins
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 2 Begins
Monday, May 1, 2023    
All Day
  • Adults-Emerson
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Adults-Williamstown
  • Bookmobile
Our Adult Reading Challenge will have three different sections. Participants can challenge themselves at their own pace. You can participate in one phase or two, [...]
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons ( 4 pm, 6 pm)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons ( 4 pm, 6 pm)
Tuesday, May 2, 2023    
4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) You are a member of the Shieldbearers of the Radiant Citadel: an elite rescue and relocation team. Each week, you'll take [...]
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Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Thursday, May 4, 2023    
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Visit the Teen area after school to play video games, board games, and do a variety of other fun activities! Snacks [...]
More Info
Dementia Friends
Dementia Friends
Monday, May 8, 2023    
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Would you like to know how you can better support your friend, neighbor, or loved one with dementia? This one-hour session is a discussion led [...]
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Take a PAWS: Therapy Dogs
Take a PAWS: Therapy Dogs
Monday, May 8, 2023    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
Want to relieve some end-of-the-school-year stress? Come in the Library and cuddle with some sweet, adorable therapy dogs. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information.
More Info
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
Wednesday, May 10, 2023    
4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
A long-standing book club at the library. Choose your own book on the current theme and join us for a lively discussion. Newcomers welcome.
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Teen Droid Maker Craft at South Parkersburg Library
Teen Droid Maker Craft at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, May 10, 2023    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Perfect for any Star Wars fan, teens, ages 12-19, are welcome to create their own droids out of perler beads. This will be held Wednesday, [...]
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Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Thursday, May 11, 2023    
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Visit the Teen area after school to play video games, board games, and do a variety of other fun activities! Snacks [...]
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Board Games in the Library
Board Games in the Library
Thursday, May 11, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for an evening of unabashed geekery with other adults. No Monopoly allowed.
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Children’s Story Time at Williamstown Library
Children’s Story Time at Williamstown Library
Friday, May 12, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Ages 3 to 5) Children's Story Times Please call 304-374-6052 for more information.
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Read with Therapy Dog at Williamstown Library
Read with Therapy Dog at Williamstown Library
Friday, May 12, 2023    
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
Introducing Meadow! A certified therapy dog that wants to read with you! Children who are independently can sign-up for a 15-minute time slot to read [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 13, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Hardback books, trade paperbacks, CD's, and DVD's are each $1 Mass market paperbacks and children's books are each 50 cents Get a bag of books [...]
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Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
Monday, May 15, 2023    
5:30 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Adults-Williamstown
(Adults 55 and over) Make an abstract impressionistic beach painting at Williamstown Library. Registration is required. Please call 304-375-6052 for more information and to sign-up [...]
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May’s Diverse Reads for Teens Book Club
May’s Diverse Reads for Teens Book Club
Wednesday, May 17, 2023    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
May's Diverse Reads for Teens Book Club will be meeting Wednesday, May 17th at 4:00 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library branch. The book being [...]
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Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Thursday, May 18, 2023    
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Visit the Teen area after school to play video games, board games, and do a variety of other fun activities! Snacks [...]
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An Evening With…Doug Riley as General Stonewall Jackson
An Evening With…Doug Riley as General Stonewall Jackson
Thursday, May 18, 2023    
6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for an evening with "History Alive" presenter Doug Riley as General Stonewall Jackson. This program starts at 6 pm since it runs longer. [...]
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Teen Trivia: Star Wars Edition at the South Parkersburg Library
Teen Trivia: Star Wars Edition at the South Parkersburg Library
Saturday, May 20, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
South Parkersburg Library is hosting a Star Wars-themed trivia game for teens, ages 12-19. This will be held Saturday, May 20th from 1:00-2:00 P.M. The [...]
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The Visitors with Author Kate Payerle
The Visitors with Author Kate Payerle
Saturday, May 20, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
This is the tale of a young girl's search for her ancestors in Parkersburg, West Virginia which became a time-travel adventure! Meet the real people [...]
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Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
Monday, May 22, 2023    
5:30 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Adults-Williamstown
(Adults 55 and over) Make an abstract impressionistic beach painting at Williamstown Library. Registration is required. Please call 304-375-6052 for more information and to sign-up [...]
More Info
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Thursday, May 25, 2023    
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Visit the Teen area after school to play video games, board games, and do a variety of other fun activities! Snacks [...]
More Info
Adult Craft Club…Washi Taped Cell Phone Holders
Adult Craft Club…Washi Taped Cell Phone Holders
Thursday, May 25, 2023    
5:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our monthly craft night. We supply the materials, you supply the imagination. Space is limited. Registration is required so we know how [...]
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Last Day of School Fiesta at Williamstown Library
Last Day of School Fiesta at Williamstown Library
Friday, May 26, 2023    
3:30 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
  • Teens-Williamstown
(Grades K through 12) Join us for drinks, snacks, and games to celebrate the Last Day of School! Please call us for more information at [...]
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Libraries Closed for Memorial Day
Libraries Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 29, 2023    
All Day
In observance of Memorial Day, our library branches will be closed on Monday, May 29th.
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“A Story and A Song” with Mountain Sam Wheelock
“A Story and A Song” with Mountain Sam Wheelock
Wednesday, May 31, 2023    
6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Mountain Sam Wheelock will appear with "A Story and A Song" one-man show which traces the history of Appalachian life through music. Eclectic music and [...]
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Pride in the Park
Pride in the Park
Saturday, June 3, 2023    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bookmobile
  • Bookmobile
Visit the Bookmobile at Parkersburg City Park
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Events on Monday, May 1, 2023
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 2 Begins
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 2 Begins
1 May 23
Events on Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Teen Dungeons and Dragons ( 4 pm, 6 pm)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons ( 4 pm, 6 pm)
2 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, May 4, 2023
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
4 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, May 8, 2023
Dementia Friends
Dementia Friends
8 May 23
Parkersburg
Take a PAWS: Therapy Dogs
Take a PAWS: Therapy Dogs
8 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
10 May 23
Parkersburg
Teen Droid Maker Craft at South Parkersburg Library
Teen Droid Maker Craft at South Parkersburg Library
10 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, May 11, 2023
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
11 May 23
Parkersburg
Board Games in the Library
Board Games in the Library
11 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, May 12, 2023
Children’s Story Time at Williamstown Library
Children’s Story Time at Williamstown Library
12 May 23
Williamstown
Read with Therapy Dog at Williamstown Library
Read with Therapy Dog at Williamstown Library
12 May 23
Williamstown
Events on Saturday, May 13, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
13 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, May 15, 2023
Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
15 May 23
Williamstown
Events on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
May’s Diverse Reads for Teens Book Club
May’s Diverse Reads for Teens Book Club
17 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, May 18, 2023
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
18 May 23
Parkersburg
An Evening With…Doug Riley as General Stonewall Jackson
An Evening With…Doug Riley as General Stonewall Jackson
18 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, May 20, 2023
Teen Trivia: Star Wars Edition at the South Parkersburg Library
Teen Trivia: Star Wars Edition at the South Parkersburg Library
20 May 23
Parkersburg
The Visitors with Author Kate Payerle
The Visitors with Author Kate Payerle
20 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, May 22, 2023
Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
Painting Class for Seniors 55+ at Williamstown Library
22 May 23
Williamstown
Events on Thursday, May 25, 2023
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
25 May 23
Parkersburg
Adult Craft Club…Washi Taped Cell Phone Holders
Adult Craft Club…Washi Taped Cell Phone Holders
25 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, May 26, 2023
Last Day of School Fiesta at Williamstown Library
Last Day of School Fiesta at Williamstown Library
26 May 23
Williamstown
Events on Monday, May 29, 2023
Libraries Closed for Memorial Day
Libraries Closed for Memorial Day
29 May 23
Events on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
“A Story and A Song” with Mountain Sam Wheelock
“A Story and A Song” with Mountain Sam Wheelock
31 May 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, June 3, 2023
Pride in the Park
Pride in the Park
3 Jun 23
Parkersburg
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