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Category: Events

Teen Egg Drop at Emerson

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By Janet
Teen Egg Drop at Emerson

Will your egg survive its perilous plunge? Teens ages 13 – 18 can find out on March 23 from 4 to 6 pm at Emerson. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information.

Emerson, Events, Teens-Emerson

Leap Into Science! at South Parkersburg

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By Janet
Leap Into Science! at South Parkersburg

Children ages 5 to 10 can Leap Into Science! event at South Parkersburg on March 22nd at 2 pm. In a series of activity stations, families investigate the characteristics of light and the way it interacts with other objects. Have fun exploring light and shadow and be scientists together! Please call 304-428-7041 for more information…

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Childrens-South Parkersburg, Events, South Parkersburg

Leap Into Science at Emerson

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By Janet
Leap Into Science at Emerson

Children ages 5 to 10 can Leap Into Science! event at Emerson’s Young Readers’ Room on March 28th and 30th at 3:30 pm. In a series of activity stations, families investigate the characteristics of light and the way it interacts with other objects. Have fun exploring light and shadow and be scientists together! Please call…

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Childrens-Emerson, Emerson, Events

Outer Space Watercolor Painting Class at Emerson

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By Janet
Outer Space Watercolor Painting Class at Emerson

It’s “out of this world”! Two sessions of Outer Space Watercolor Painting class for ages 5 – 12 will be held at Emerson’s Young Readers’ Room on March 21st at 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Create your own beautiful nebula and learn some basic watercolor techniques. Please call 304-420-4587 to register for either session.

Childrens-Emerson, Emerson, Events

Creative Drama 4-Week Workshop at Emerson

Posted on March 2, 2022March 3, 2022 By Janet
Creative Drama 4-Week Workshop at Emerson

This series of workshops will be held on March 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm at Emerson branch for children in grades 3 – 6. These workshops are perfect for kids who are interested in working together to tell stories through body movement, learning new skills such as pantomime, and analyzing…

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Emerson

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 By Janet
Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Emerson

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for this sleepover on March 25st from 6 – 7 pm and March 26th from 10 – 11 am. Kids will participate in a bedtime-themed story time, then their stuffed animals will stay at the library overnight for a sleepover. Return to the library the next…

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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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11:00 AM - Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
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11:00 AM - Hygge Club (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 [...]
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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.
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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 [...]
More Info
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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Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

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Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

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Tuesday 11 am - 5:30 pm

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Thursday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Friday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday Closed

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