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Civil Rights and Martin Luther King, Jr. at Your Library

Posted on January 14, 2019January 15, 2019 By Director No Comments on Civil Rights and Martin Luther King, Jr. at Your Library

  On January 21, the library will be closed as we observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  This is a day for the nation to think about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a minister, civil rights activist and nonviolent leader. Dr. King is recognized as one of the most prominent leaders in the Civil…

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Computer Help at the Library

Posted on January 8, 2019 By Director No Comments on Computer Help at the Library
Computer Help at the Library

If you received a new phone, tablet, or computer for the holidays and need some help getting started, the library is here for you!  Click here to check out our free online computer classes that cover everything from basic skills to office software.  You can also schedule an in-person one-on-one session with our technology trainer…

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Book Club: January is for New Beginnings!

Posted on December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 By Director No Comments on Book Club: January is for New Beginnings!

Get inspired by one of these moving stories about starting over! Join us in 2019 for our themed book club. Each month, read a book of your choice on a designated topic. Then join us on the second Wednesday at 4:00pm for some laid-back conversation and coffee. January’s meeting will be on Wednesday, January 9,…

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New Books list 12/14/2018

Posted on December 14, 2018 By Director No Comments on New Books list 12/14/2018

NEW MATERIALS LIST – UPDATED December 14, 2018 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 141 1 New Non Fiction 39 3 All New Materials…

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Creative Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 By Director No Comments on Creative Holiday Gift Ideas

Would you rather spend your December weekends creating gifts for your loved ones, instead of braving the crowds at the mall?  Then we have some inspiration for you! Stop by to take a look at our Creative Christmas Gift Ideas display, which is filled with books all about crafting, baking, building, and creating in the…

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Posted on November 16, 2018 By Director No Comments on

NEW MATERIALS LIST – UPDATED November 16, 2018 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 73 1 New Non Fiction 24 3 All New Materials…

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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
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11:00 AM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
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6:00 PM - Special Author Visit with Janet Smart
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11:00 AM - Food Truck Day
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6:30 PM - An Evening With…Les O’Dell
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
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12:00 AM - Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
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4:00 PM - Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for NEW Players
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4:00 PM - Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for RETURNING Players
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12:00 AM - Noontime Yoga at the Library
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The Power of Friendship LARP Reward Party
31 Jul
Monday, July 31, 2023    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) If you've checked-out 4 or  more items over the months of June and July, you qualify for the end-of-summer bash! We'll [...]
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Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Friday, August 4, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages 4-5, and is held at 1:30 P.M. on the dates listed [...]
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Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
Friday, August 4, 2023    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Are you contemplating publishing a family history, autobiography, or memoir?  Unsure how to get started? Not sure what to keep in (and what to leave [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wednesday, August 9, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages birth to 3. Session 1 will be for ages birth to [...]
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Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
Wednesday, August 9, 2023    
4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
A long-standing book club at the library. Choose your own book on the current theme and join us for a lively discussion. Newcomers welcome.
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Board Games in the Library
Board Games in the Library
Thursday, August 10, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for an evening of unabashed geekery with other adults. No Monopoly allowed.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, August 12, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 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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Special Author Visit with Janet Smart
Special Author Visit with Janet Smart
Tuesday, August 15, 2023    
6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Please join us for a special West Virginia author visit Janet Smart. Call 304-420-4587 for more information.
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Food Truck Day
Food Truck Day
Wednesday, August 16, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
Jimmy Avocado's Food Truck will be at Emerson branch on Wednesday, August 16th from 11 am to 3 pm. For more information, please call 304-420-4587.
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An Evening With…Les O’Dell
An Evening With…Les O’Dell
Thursday, August 17, 2023    
6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
An Evening with Les O'Dell, West Virginia Bigfoot expert. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information.
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Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Friday, August 18, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages 4-5, and is held at 1:30 P.M. on the dates listed [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wednesday, August 23, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages birth to 3. Session 1 will be for ages birth to [...]
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Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
Thursday, August 24, 2023    
All Day
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
The South Parkersburg Library is hosting a Series of Unfortunate Events themed escape room on August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th. It is recommended for fans of [...]
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Adult Craft Club…Summer Diorama
Adult Craft Club…Summer Diorama
Thursday, August 24, 2023    
5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our monthly craft night. Create a summer-themed diorama. We supply the materials, you supply the imagination. Space is limited. Registration is required [...]
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Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
Friday, August 25, 2023    
All Day
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
The South Parkersburg Library is hosting a Series of Unfortunate Events themed escape room on August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th. It is recommended for fans of [...]
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Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
Saturday, August 26, 2023    
All Day
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
The South Parkersburg Library is hosting a Series of Unfortunate Events themed escape room on August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th. It is recommended for fans of [...]
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Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
Monday, August 28, 2023    
12:00 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
The South Parkersburg Library is hosting a Series of Unfortunate Events themed escape room on August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th. It is recommended for fans of [...]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for NEW Players
Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for NEW Players
Tuesday, August 29, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) You must attend this session to play the campaign. Join us for an introduction to the world of table top role-playing [...]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for RETURNING Players
Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for RETURNING Players
Wednesday, August 30, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) You must attend this session to play the campaign. Having successfully survived your probationary period, you have received your first unsupervised [...]
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Noontime Yoga at the Library
Noontime Yoga at the Library
Friday, September 1, 2023    
12:00 am - 12:45 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Get your "ommm" on at the library. Bring a yoga mat or towel and join this class led by a certified yoga instructor. Presented by [...]
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Events on Monday, July 31, 2023
31 Jul
The Power of Friendship LARP Reward Party
31 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, August 4, 2023
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
4 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
4 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
9 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
9 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, August 10, 2023
Board Games in the Library
Board Games in the Library
10 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, August 12, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
12 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Special Author Visit with Janet Smart
Special Author Visit with Janet Smart
15 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Food Truck Day
Food Truck Day
16 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, August 17, 2023
An Evening With…Les O’Dell
An Evening With…Les O’Dell
17 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, August 18, 2023
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
18 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
23 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, August 24, 2023
Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
24 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Adult Craft Club…Summer Diorama
Adult Craft Club…Summer Diorama
24 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, August 25, 2023
Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
25 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, August 26, 2023
Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
26 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, August 28, 2023
Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
Escape Room at the South Parkersburg Library
28 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for NEW Players
Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for NEW Players
29 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for RETURNING Players
Dungeons & Dragons Club – Session Zero for RETURNING Players
30 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, September 1, 2023
Noontime Yoga at the Library
Noontime Yoga at the Library
1 Sep 23
Parkersburg
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