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  • Bookmobile
    • 3100 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26104, 304-420-4587
  • Emerson Library
    • 3100 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26104, 304-420-4587
  • South Parkersburg Library
    • 1807 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101, 304-428-7041
  • Williamstown Library
    • 201 West 5th Street, Williamstown, West Virginia, 26187, 304-375-6052

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4:00 PM - Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
4:00 PM - Glitter Jar of Relaxation
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12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
10:00 AM - Baby and Toddler Story Time
10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
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3:00 PM - Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Advanced
4:00 PM - Galaxy Art Class
5:00 PM - Adult Craft Club…Paint Your Own Masterpiece
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12:00 AM - Noontime Yoga at the Library
10:00 AM - Preschool Story Time
3:00 PM - Afterschool Teen Hangout
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12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
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12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
4:00 PM - Random Readers Book Club
more...
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5:30 PM - Board Games in the Library
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11:00 AM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
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6:00 PM - Drumming in the Library
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12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
12:00 PM - An Evening with Your Hysterical Historians
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
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12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
3:30 PM - Fall Financial Series…Credit Basics
more...
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5:00 PM - Adult Craft Club…Glow in the Dark Lanterns
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12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
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Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
Monday, September 25, 2023    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 7 to 13) Members of this book club will read "Surf Monkeys" aloud together. If we make it to the end of our journey [...]
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Glitter Jar of Relaxation
Glitter Jar of Relaxation
Monday, September 25, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Make your own sensory bottle. Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 to sign-up.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, September 27, 2023    
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, September 27, 2023    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 0 to 2) Bring your little ones to this fun, interactive, story time. Each week we will read, sing, and play together. Please call [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, September 27, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Beginning September 27th, Wee Be Jammin' will be back for its fall session. Children under age two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children [...]
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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Advanced
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Advanced
Thursday, September 28, 2023    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Gentle movements and relaxed activity make this a perfect low-impact exercise for anyone. No registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information.
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Galaxy Art Class
Galaxy Art Class
Thursday, September 28, 2023    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 13) Make your own galaxy calming jar and galaxy chalk pastel art at this out-of-this-world event! Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 [...]
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Adult Craft Club…Paint Your Own Masterpiece
Adult Craft Club…Paint Your Own Masterpiece
Thursday, September 28, 2023    
5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our monthly craft night. Paint your own masterpiece. We supply the materials, you supply the imagination. Space is limited. Registration is required [...]
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Noontime Yoga at the Library
Noontime Yoga at the Library
Friday, September 29, 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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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Friday, September 29, 2023    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 3 to 6) Join us Fridays for stories, songs, and fun! Along with reading, we do a variety of activities that help little ones [...]
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Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Friday, September 29, 2023    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Drop by the Emerson branch for snacks, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and board games. No registration is required. Please call [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, October 4, 2023    
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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Small Fry Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Friday, October 6, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales will be back for its fall session. Children, ages 4-5, will have story time at 1:30 P.M. Friday, October 6th’s theme will [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, October 11, 2023    
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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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, October 11, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ will be back for its fall session. Children under age two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will [...]
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Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
Wednesday, October 11, 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, October 12, 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, October 14, 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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Drumming in the Library
Drumming in the Library
Monday, October 16, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Learn about rhythm and drumming with Lawrence Green! Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 to sign-up.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, October 18, 2023    
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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An Evening with Your Hysterical Historians
An Evening with Your Hysterical Historians
Wednesday, October 18, 2023    
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
An Evening with Your Hysterical Historians and the Groups They'd Like to Join Please call 304-420-4587 for more information.
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Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Friday, October 20, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales will be back for its fall session. Children, ages 4-5, will have story time at 1:30 P.M. Friday, October 20th’s theme will [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, October 25, 2023    
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
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, October 25, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ will be back for its fall session. Children under age two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will [...]
More Info
Fall Financial Series…Credit Basics
Fall Financial Series…Credit Basics
Wednesday, October 25, 2023    
3:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Consumer Credit Counseling of the Mid Ohio Valley presents the Fall Series for Financial Peace of Mind. These workshops are free to attend. Please call [...]
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Adult Craft Club…Glow in the Dark Lanterns
Adult Craft Club…Glow in the Dark Lanterns
Thursday, October 26, 2023    
5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our monthly craft night. Glow in the dark lanterns. We supply the materials, you supply the imagination. Space is limited. Registration is [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wednesday, November 1, 2023    
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
Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Friday, November 3, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales will be back for its fall session. Children, ages 4-5, will have story time at 1:30 P.M. Friday, November 3rd’s theme will [...]
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Events on Monday, September 25, 2023
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
25 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Glitter Jar of Relaxation
Glitter Jar of Relaxation
25 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
27 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Baby and Toddler Story Time
27 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
27 Sep 23
Parkersburg
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Events on Thursday, September 28, 2023
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Advanced
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Advanced
28 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Galaxy Art Class
Galaxy Art Class
28 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Adult Craft Club…Paint Your Own Masterpiece
Adult Craft Club…Paint Your Own Masterpiece
28 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, September 29, 2023
Noontime Yoga at the Library
Noontime Yoga at the Library
29 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
29 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Afterschool Teen Hangout
Afterschool Teen Hangout
29 Sep 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
4 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, October 6, 2023
Small Fry Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
6 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
11 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
11 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
11 Oct 23
Parkersburg
more...
Events on Thursday, October 12, 2023
Board Games in the Library
Board Games in the Library
12 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, October 14, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
14 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, October 16, 2023
Drumming in the Library
Drumming in the Library
16 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
18 Oct 23
Parkersburg
An Evening with Your Hysterical Historians
An Evening with Your Hysterical Historians
18 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, October 20, 2023
Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
20 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
25 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at the South Parkersburg Library
25 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Fall Financial Series…Credit Basics
Fall Financial Series…Credit Basics
25 Oct 23
Parkersburg
more...
Events on Thursday, October 26, 2023
Adult Craft Club…Glow in the Dark Lanterns
Adult Craft Club…Glow in the Dark Lanterns
26 Oct 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
1 Nov 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, November 3, 2023
Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
3 Nov 23
Parkersburg
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