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Online Hold Request Instructions

Posted on May 15, 2020October 6, 2021 By Janet

We’re pleased to begin offering curbside service at Emerson, South, and Williamstown branches starting 5/18/2020. Here are some instructions to make the process for placing online hold requests as easy as possible for everyone. You will need your MLN library card and 4-digit PIN number. To request more than one item, it’s quicker to log…

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Curbside Service Begins Monday May 18th

Posted on May 14, 2020May 29, 2020 By Director

The Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library will begin curbside service on Monday May 18th at Emerson, South and Williamstown locations. Hours will be: Emerson – Monday through Friday 10am – 5:30pm. South – Monday through Friday 10am – 5:30pm. Williamstown – Monday through Friday 12:30pm – 5:30pm. Waverly – Closed for now. Book drop…

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Hoopla Authentication Issue

Posted on May 8, 2020 By Director

There is an issue with authentication right now with Hoopla. If you are having issues try logging out and then logging back in again. – May 8th,

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Sync – Free Audiobooks for Teens

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 By Janet

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+ or anyone who enjoys Young Adult books. Returning April 30th and continuing 13 weeks until July 29,  SYNC gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks a week.   SYNC is sponsored by AudioFile Magazine and titles are delivered through Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive. You don’t need…

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Introducing “The Mothman Cometh” Virtual Escape Room

Posted on April 20, 2020April 22, 2020 By Janet

Introducing our first ever Virtual Escape Room! Follow the link to try your luck at escaping Mothman territory: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmakg_gILrq03i5V87Xeg8Vhmcj9A20LxDaoErXjHk7u3YQ/viewform

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Bored and want books?

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 By Director

The Library may be physically closed, but we still have eBooks and audiobooks that you can checkout. Here are some new ones available on WVREADS – Overdrive through the Libby app. Don’t forget about the other service Hoopla. Titles there are always available. Everyone in Wood County could be reading or listening to the same…

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11:00 AM - Williamstown Book Club (Williamstown Branch)
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Williamstown Book Club (Williamstown Branch)
Williamstown Book Club (Williamstown Branch)
Monday, January 26, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Adults-Williamstown
More Info
Tail Waggin Tutors (Emerson Branch)
Tail Waggin Tutors (Emerson Branch)
Monday, January 26, 2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
More Info
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Tuesday, January 27, 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
Mystic Gem Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
Mystic Gem Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
More Info
Snowman Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
Snowman Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - Saturday, January 31, 2026    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
More Info
Tiny Tales Plat Time (Emerson Branch)
Tiny Tales Plat Time (Emerson Branch)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
More Info
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
Friday Friends Story Time (Emerson Branch)
Friday Friends Story Time (Emerson Branch)
Friday, January 30, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
More Info
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, February 2, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
Join our book club to discuss Ghosted by Rosie Walsh at the South Parkersburg Library on Monday, February 2nd at 5:00 P.M.
More Info
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, February 9, 2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
On Monday, February 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, February 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
Valentine’s or Anti-Valentine’s Day Teen DIY Stickers (South Parkersburg Library)
Valentine’s or Anti-Valentine’s Day Teen DIY Stickers (South Parkersburg Library)
Saturday, February 14, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teen Program Saturday, February 14th @Noon-1:00 P.M. Teens, ages 12-19, can create a variety of Valentine’s Day or Anti-Valentine’s Day DIY stickers.
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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
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
Events on Monday, January 26, 2026
Williamstown Book Club (Williamstown Branch)
Williamstown Book Club (Williamstown Branch)
26 Jan 26
Williamstown
Tail Waggin Tutors (Emerson Branch)
Tail Waggin Tutors (Emerson Branch)
26 Jan 26
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
27 Jan 26
Parkersburg
Mystic Gem Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
Mystic Gem Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
27 Jan 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Snowman Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
Snowman Scavenger Hunt (Emerson Branch)
28 Jan 26
Parkersburg
Tiny Tales Plat Time (Emerson Branch)
Tiny Tales Plat Time (Emerson Branch)
28 Jan 26
Parkersburg
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
28 Jan 26
Parkersburg
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Events on Friday, January 30, 2026
Friday Friends Story Time (Emerson Branch)
Friday Friends Story Time (Emerson Branch)
30 Jan 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, February 2, 2026
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
2 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, February 9, 2026
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
9 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
10 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, February 14, 2026
Valentine’s or Anti-Valentine’s Day Teen DIY Stickers (South Parkersburg Library)
Valentine’s or Anti-Valentine’s Day Teen DIY Stickers (South Parkersburg Library)
14 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
24 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
25 Feb 26
Parkersburg
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Emerson Children's Calendar
South Parkersburg Calendar

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Emerson Hours:

  • Monday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday Closed

South Parkersburg Hours:

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

Sunday Closed

Williamstown Hours:

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