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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
Events

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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11:00 AM - Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
4:00 PM - Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
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11:00 AM - Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
3:30 PM - Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
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6:00 PM - Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
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1:00 PM - True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
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4:30 PM - Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
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Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
This peaceful salon is back this winter for another chance to connect and warm up during the dark, cold season. Adults can join us for [...]
More Info
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
More Info
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 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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Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teen Program Wednesday, February 25th ; Drop in between 3:30-5:00 P.M. Teens, ages 12-19, can make their own keychains made from Perler Beads.
More Info
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
Thursday, February 26, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Saturday, February 28, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, March 4th. 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 [...]
More Info
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, March 6, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, March 6th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be "The Little Red Hen" from a short story [...]
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, March 9, 2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
On Monday, March 9th 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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Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
This peaceful salon is back this winter for another chance to connect and warm up during the dark, cold season. Adults can join us for [...]
More Info
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, March 13, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, March 13th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be “Ruby's Chinese New Years” from Vickie Lee.
More Info
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, March 18th. 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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Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Tuesday, March 24, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
This peaceful salon is back this winter for another chance to connect and warm up during the dark, cold season. Adults can join us for [...]
More Info
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, March 27, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, March 27th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be “Where the Deer Slip Through” from Katey Howes.
More Info
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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Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
24 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
24 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
25 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
25 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
25 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
26 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, February 28, 2026
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
28 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
4 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, March 6, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
6 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, March 9, 2026
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
9 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
10 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, March 13, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
13 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
18 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
24 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, March 27, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
27 Mar 26
Parkersburg
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
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Emerson Children's Calendar
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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

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Thursday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Friday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

 

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