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Beachy Vibes, Summer Reads

Posted on July 1, 2019July 19, 2019 By Director No Comments on Beachy Vibes, Summer Reads

source Can’t wait to get away this summer?  We can help you get those vacation vibes, even if you have to stay home. Take a look at these summer reads:    

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New Books list May 10, 2019

Posted on May 10, 2019 By Director No Comments on New Books list May 10, 2019

NEW MATERIALS LIST – UPDATED May 10, 2019 To have this list emailed to you when it is updated, please go to NEW MATERIALS EMAIL LIST, and click on subscribe. NEW MATERIALS (3 entries) NAME # OF RECORDS 1 New Fiction, Paperbacks and Graphic Novels 174 1 New Non Fiction 122 3 All New Materials…

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It’s Criminal! True Crime in the Library

Posted on April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 By Director No Comments on It’s Criminal! True Crime in the Library

Have you already burned through your true crime podcasts and netflix queue? If so, then go old-school and check out a book! From gory to white-collar, of-the-moment to historical, scientific to hard-boiled, we’ve got a book for you.        

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In Memorium: Dorothy S. (Muse) Chittum

Posted on April 8, 2019 By Director No Comments on In Memorium: Dorothy S. (Muse) Chittum

In Memoriam Dorothy S. (Muse) Chittum Death: March 2019   Wood County Library Director, 1968-1988 “…To be a true library, it must be used.” The following is an excerpt from an article entitled “New Parkersburg South Library Opens to The Public,” published in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel on 31 Jan 2016, following the completion of the…

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She Has a Name

Posted on April 5, 2019 By Director No Comments on She Has a Name

Have you ever noticed how many book titles refer to a woman only in relationship to other people, or only by her physical characteristics?     My Name is: Linda Wallheim My name is: Joan Castleman My name is: Naomi Malcolm Our names are: Stella, Ritzi, and Maria My name is: Marie Perry My name…

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The Big Library Read: April 1-15, 2019

Posted on March 29, 2019March 19, 2019 By Director No Comments on The Big Library Read: April 1-15, 2019

  Alongside thousands of readers worldwide,Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library patrons can discover a remarkable true story through the largest global digital book club, Big Library Read. From April 1–15, booklovers can borrow, read and discuss Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung’s heartbreaking yet hopeful Homes: A Refugee Story ebook from their public…

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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, January 3, 2024    
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 [...]
More Info
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Saturday, January 6, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
Current sessions are FULL. Waitlist available, call 304-420-4587 for more information.
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Middle Grade Dungeons & Dragons Club
Middle Grade Dungeons & Dragons Club
Monday, January 8, 2024    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us for Middle-Grade Dungeons & Dragons Club on Jan. 8th from 3:30-5:00 pm. Ages 9-13, registration is REQUIRED. Please call 304-420-4587 ext. 22 to [...]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tuesday, January 9, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Club on January 9th and 23rd at 4:00! Ages 12-19. Current sessions are full, but you may call 304-420-4587 [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, January 10, 2024    
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 [...]
More Info
Random Readers
Random Readers
Wednesday, January 10, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
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Adult Game Night
Adult Game Night
Thursday, January 11, 2024    
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for Adult Game Night on January 11th at 5:30! Call 304-420-4587 for more information!
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, January 17, 2024    
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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Baby and Toddler Story Time
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, January 17, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us for Baby and Toddler Story Time on Jan. 17th at 10am. Ages 0-2, no registration required. Call 304-420-4587 ext. 22 for more information.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us for Middle-Grade Dungeons & Dragons Club on Jan. 17th from 3:30-5:00 pm. For ages 9-13, registration is REQUIRED. Please call 304-420-4587 ext. 22 [...]
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An Evening With… Chris Parsons UFO Discussion
An Evening With… Chris Parsons UFO Discussion
Thursday, January 18, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us on Jan. 18th at 6 pm for An Evening With... Chris Parsons! Explore the mysteries in the night skies as he discusses UFO [...]
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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Friday, January 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us on Jan. 19th at 10 am for Preschool Story Time! For ages 3-6, no registration is necessary for this event. Please call 304-420-4587 [...]
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Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens (South Parkersburg)
Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens (South Parkersburg)
Saturday, January 20, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teens, ages 12-19, will make and take home bookmarks made from Perler beads. This will take place on Saturday, January 20th at Noon. Teens are [...]
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African Drum Class for Kids
African Drum Class for Kids
Monday, January 22, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us on Jan. 22nd from 5-6 pm for African Drum Class for Kids! Ages 5-13 and Registration is REQUIRED. To sign up, please call [...]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tuesday, January 23, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Club on January 9th and 23rd at 4:00! Ages 12-19. Current sessions are full, but you may call 304-420-4587 [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, January 24, 2024    
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 [...]
More Info
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, January 24, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us for Baby and Toddler Story Time on Jan. 24th at 10 am. Ages 0-2, no registration required. Call 304-420-4587 ext. 22 for more [...]
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Adventure Book Club
Adventure Book Club
Thursday, January 25, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us for Adventure Book Club on Jan. 25th from 4-5 pm. We will read "Owl Tree", and create owl paintings! Ages 7-13 and registration [...]
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Junk Journal Craft Night
Junk Journal Craft Night
Thursday, January 25, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us on Jan. 25th at 5 pm to make a Junk Journal Page with Mika and Holly! This is an adult event and registration [...]
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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Friday, January 26, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us on Jan. 26th at 10 am for Preschool Story Time! For ages 3-6, no registration is necessary for this event. Please call 304-420-4587 [...]
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Teen Board Game Night
Teen Board Game Night
Friday, January 26, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
Join us for Teen Board Game Night on January 26th from 3:30-4:30. No sign-ups are required! Snacks included!  
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Color Your Own Wooden Gnome
Color Your Own Wooden Gnome
Saturday, January 27, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us on Jan. 27th from 10-5 to get creative coloring a wooden gnome! For ages 13 and under, no registration is necessary for this [...]
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Author Event
Author Event
Saturday, January 27, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us on January 27th at 1:00 for our Author Event!
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Monday, January 29, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us on Jan. 29th from 4:00-5:30 and meet a new furry friend while you practice your reading skills! This event is for any child [...]
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Water Color Nebula Art
Water Color Nebula Art
Monday, January 29, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
Join us on January 29th from 4-5 pm for Watercolor Nebula Art! No artistic experience or ability is necessary. Sign-ups ARE REQUIRED! Please call 304-420-4587 [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, January 31, 2024    
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 [...]
More Info
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, January 31, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us for Baby and Toddler Story Time on Jan. 31st at 10 am. Ages 0-2, no registration required. Call 304-420-4587 ext. 22 for more [...]
More Info
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time
Wednesday, January 31, 2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin' Story Time is back! Children under age two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time [...]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Friday, February 2, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
Join us on Fridays at 10 am for Preschool Storytime. For ages 3-5, no registration is required for this event.
More Info
Events on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
3 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, January 6, 2024
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
6 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, January 8, 2024
Middle Grade Dungeons & Dragons Club
Middle Grade Dungeons & Dragons Club
8 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
9 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
10 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Random Readers
Random Readers
10 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, January 11, 2024
Adult Game Night
Adult Game Night
11 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
17 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Baby and Toddler Story Time
17 Jan 24
Parkersburg
17 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, January 18, 2024
An Evening With… Chris Parsons UFO Discussion
An Evening With… Chris Parsons UFO Discussion
18 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, January 19, 2024
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
19 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, January 20, 2024
Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens (South Parkersburg)
Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens (South Parkersburg)
20 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, January 22, 2024
African Drum Class for Kids
African Drum Class for Kids
22 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club
23 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
24 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Baby and Toddler Story Time
24 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, January 25, 2024
Adventure Book Club
Adventure Book Club
25 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Junk Journal Craft Night
Junk Journal Craft Night
25 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, January 26, 2024
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
26 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Teen Board Game Night
Teen Board Game Night
26 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, January 27, 2024
Color Your Own Wooden Gnome
Color Your Own Wooden Gnome
27 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Author Event
Author Event
27 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, January 29, 2024
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
29 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Water Color Nebula Art
Water Color Nebula Art
29 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
31 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Baby and Toddler Story Time
31 Jan 24
Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time
31 Jan 24
Parkersburg
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Events on Friday, February 2, 2024
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
2 Feb 24
Parkersburg
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