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Healthy Community Coalition of Wood County Fall Fest

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 By Janet

The Healthy Community Coalition of Wood County will host a Fall Fest on Tuesday, September 26th from 3 to 5 pm at the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library Arboretum. Join the HCC for fun activities, games, and resources! In case of bad weather, the event will be moved inside the Library.

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Become a Volunteer Classroom Reader

Posted on August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 By Janet
Become a Volunteer Classroom Reader

Change the lives of children in your community by motivating them to read for fun! Become a Volunteer Classroom Reader! Spend just 1 hour per week, get paid in smiles, and make a difference Virtual Volunteer Reader Orientations will be offered on a rolling basis. To see upcoming times and to register, scan the QR…

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BookPage Digital Edition

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 By Janet
BookPage Digital Edition

In addition to the print version of BookPage, we’re pleased to now offer the BookPage Digital edition so you can discover what’s being published each month and explore past issues of BookPage. If you prefer the print magazine, please visit our branches to get your monthly copy.

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Wood County History Scavenger Hunt 2023

Posted on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 By Janet
Wood County History Scavenger Hunt 2023

The Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library, along with the West Virginia-Parkersburg Foundation, celebrated the completion of the 2023 Wood County History Scavenger Hunt.  This year’s History Scavenger Hunt took place from June 12 through June 17.  Hunters began their adventure at the Historic Oakland Estate where they learned about the James McNeil Stephenson family. …

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West Virginia Broadband Survey

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 By Janet
West Virginia Broadband Survey

We need your help! Take the West Virginia Statewide Broadband Survey today! Click here to take the survey online before July 30th. The survey is voluntary and takes about 10 minutes to complete. You must live in West Virginia and be 18 years or older to participate. Your individual answers are completely confidential and anonymous….

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Library T-Shirt Poll

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 By Janet
Library T-Shirt Poll

The Library needs help deciding on the phrase for our new t-shirts. Please fill out the poll here and make your vote. T-Shirts will be white, full color, and $15.

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Toddler Tuesday
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, July 1, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Central Mall
  • Childrens-Emerson
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-Williamstown
More Info
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, July 2, 2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this Summer!Children under 2 will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 [...]
More Info
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, July 9, 2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this Summer!Children under 2 will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 [...]
More Info
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
Wednesday, July 9, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
Board Game Afternoon for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Board Game Afternoon for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, July 9, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teens, ages 12-19, are invited to play a game of “Pictionary” with their friends, and test out their artistic skills at the South Parkersburg Library [...]
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Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, July 11, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales is back this Summer! Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, July 11th. Theme: The Spaceman
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Painted Flower Pots for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Painted Flower Pots for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Saturday, July 19, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teens, ages 12-19, can create a personalized flower pot at the South Parkersburg Library on Saturday, July 19th from 12:00-1:30 P.M. There will be a [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, July 23, 2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this Summer!Children under 2 will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 [...]
More Info
End of Summer RPG Party for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
End of Summer RPG Party for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, July 23, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
To celebrate the end of summer, teens (ages 12-19), are welcome to play “The Wandering Library" at the South Parkersburg Library on Wednesday, July 23rd [...]
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Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, July 25, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales is back this Summer!Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, July 25th.Theme: A Stone in a Story [...]
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Manga Club
Manga Club
Thursday, July 31, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
  • Teens-Emerson
AGES 13 AND UP, CLUB RATED PG-13.
More Info
Events on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Toddler Tuesday
Toddler Tuesday
1 Jul 25
Vienna
Events on Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
2 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
9 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
9 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Board Game Afternoon for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Board Game Afternoon for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
9 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, July 11, 2025
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
11 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, July 19, 2025
Painted Flower Pots for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Painted Flower Pots for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
19 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
23 Jul 25
Parkersburg
End of Summer RPG Party for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
End of Summer RPG Party for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
23 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, July 25, 2025
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
25 Jul 25
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, July 31, 2025
Manga Club
Manga Club
31 Jul 25
Parkersburg
South Parkersburg Calendar
Emerson Children's Calendar

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