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Events - 6 Oct 22

Date/Time and Event
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3 Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Saturday, December 31, 2022
All Day
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3
Adult Event
Alice in Wonderland Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library Thursday, October 6, 2022
All Day
Alice in Wonderland Escape Room at South Parkersburg Library
Family Event at South Parkersburg Library
Teen Pumpkin Painting Thursday, October 6, 2022
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Teen Pumpkin Painting
Teen Event at Emerson Library

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3:30 PM - Games Club
3:30 PM - Games Club
29
3:30 PM - Consumer Credit Counseling…Budgeting for the Holidays
4:00 PM - Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
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4:00 PM - Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
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5:30 PM - Sip and Sculpt at Williamstown Library
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
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3:30 PM - Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
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4:00 PM - Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
4:00 PM - Girl Scout Troop 35843 Presents… A Friendship Workshop!
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
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12
12:00 AM - State Symbols Scavenger Hunt
4:00 PM - Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
13
3:30 PM - Gingerbread Extravaganza at Williamstown Library
4:00 PM - Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
14
1:00 PM - Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
4:00 PM - Teen Craft Event: Book Page Ornaments at South Parkersburg Library
4:00 PM - Book Slayers Book Club
15
6:30 PM - Holiday Sing-Along
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
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4:00 PM - Decorate Your Own Santa Hat (Session Full)
20
4:00 PM - Frostmaiden 2: Electric Boogaloo – A D&D Winter Wonderland
4:00 PM - Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Session Full)
21
10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
4:00 PM - Merry Grinchmas! (Session Full)
22
4:00 PM - Polar Express Story Time (Session Full)
5:30 PM - Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
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12:00 AM - Libraries Closed for Christmas Holiday
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12:00 AM - Libraries Closed for New Year’s Holiday
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12:00 AM - Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 1 Begins
Games Club
Games Club
Monday, November 28, 2022    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 13) Games Club is a monthly group that will play a variety of different board games, card games, and video games throughout [...]
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Games Club
Games Club
Monday, November 28, 2022    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades K through 7th) Games Club is a group that gets together to play a variety of different board games, card games, and video games. [...]
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Consumer Credit Counseling…Budgeting for the Holidays
Consumer Credit Counseling…Budgeting for the Holidays
Tuesday, November 29, 2022    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Consumer Credit Counseling will provide an informative presentation on Budgeting for the Holidays. Call 304-420-4587 for details and to sign-up.  
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Tuesday, November 29, 2022    
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 13 to 19) There are two sessions of Teen Dragons and Dungeons Club will meet Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm and 6:30 [...]
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Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, November 30, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
South Parkersburg Library is hosting a Perler Bead bookmark craft event for teens (middle-high school) on Wednesday, November 30th from 4:00-5:00 P.M. Teens will make [...]
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Sip and Sculpt at Williamstown Library
Sip and Sculpt at Williamstown Library
Thursday, December 1, 2022    
5:30 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Adults-Williamstown
(Ages 18 and up) Join us for homemade hot cocoa and to make charms out of polymer clay Call 304-375-6052 for reservations.
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Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Friday, December 2, 2022    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Our fall/winter story times are back! The list above provides all the dates, times, and themes for each individual storytime. Small Fry Tales is for 4-5-year-olds [...]
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Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
Monday, December 5, 2022    
3:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 13 and younger) Join us every month and build something awesome in this fun after-school club! We provide the Lego blocks and you make [...]
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Tuesday, December 6, 2022    
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 13 to 19) There are two sessions of Teen Dragons and Dungeons Club will meet Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm and 6:30 [...]
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Girl Scout Troop 35843 Presents… A Friendship Workshop!
Girl Scout Troop 35843 Presents… A Friendship Workshop!
Tuesday, December 6, 2022    
4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades K - 3) Join this Girl Scout Troop to do a variety of fun, friendly activities! Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, December 7, 2022    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Our fall/winter story times are back! The list above provides all the dates, times, and themes for each individual storytime. Wee Be Jammin’ is for children, [...]
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State Symbols Scavenger Hunt
State Symbols Scavenger Hunt
Monday, December 12, 2022 - Saturday, December 17, 2022    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(All ages) Visit anytime throughout the week to do a scavenger hunt and earn a prize!
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Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
Monday, December 12, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades 2 through 6) Members of this book club will read "The Abominable Snowman" aloud together. When we make it to the end of our [...]
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Gingerbread Extravaganza at Williamstown Library
Gingerbread Extravaganza at Williamstown Library
Tuesday, December 13, 2022    
3:30 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Grades 1 though 5) Join us for a gingerbread story, gingerbread snacks, and to create your very own gingerbread house! Limited seats are available so [...]
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Tuesday, December 13, 2022    
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 13 to 19) There are two sessions of Teen Dragons and Dungeons Club will meet Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm and 6:30 [...]
More Info
Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
Wednesday, December 14, 2022    
1:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our exclusive ugly Christmas Stocking workshops. Sorry, all sessions are now full. Please call us at 304-420-4587 for more information.
More Info
Teen Craft Event: Book Page Ornaments at South Parkersburg Library
Teen Craft Event: Book Page Ornaments at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, December 14, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
South Parkersburg Library is hosting a teen craft event on Wednesday, December 14th from 4:00-5:30 P.M. Teens (Middle-High School) will create their own ornaments out [...]
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Book Slayers Book Club
Book Slayers Book Club
Wednesday, December 14, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades 3 to 6) At this monthly book club, kids choose a theme and everyone reads a book within that theme. We come together to [...]
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Holiday Sing-Along
Holiday Sing-Along
Thursday, December 15, 2022    
6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
  • Childrens-Emerson
  • Teens-Emerson
(All ages welcome)
More Info
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Friday, December 16, 2022    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Our fall/winter story times are back! The list above provides all the dates, times, and themes for each individual storytime. Small Fry Tales is for 4-5-year-olds [...]
More Info
Decorate Your Own Santa Hat (Session Full)
Decorate Your Own Santa Hat (Session Full)
Monday, December 19, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades PreK through 6 or Ages 13 and under) Read "How Santa Got His Job", then decorate your own Santa hat to wear! Registration is [...]
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Frostmaiden 2: Electric Boogaloo – A D&D Winter Wonderland
Frostmaiden 2: Electric Boogaloo – A D&D Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, December 20, 2022    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) In this special holiday meeting to conclude the fall season of D&D Club, you'll explore a whimsical yet slightly creepy carnival, [...]
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Session Full)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Session Full)
Tuesday, December 20, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades PreK through 6 or Ages 13 and under) Read "Pick a Pine Tree", make an edible Christmas tree, and color an ornament for your [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, December 21, 2022    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Our fall/winter story times are back! The list above provides all the dates, times, and themes for each individual storytime. Wee Be Jammin’ is for children, [...]
More Info
Merry Grinchmas! (Session Full)
Merry Grinchmas! (Session Full)
Wednesday, December 21, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades PreK through 6 or Ages 13 and under) Join us for a story time, complete with Grinch slime and other Grinchy activities. Registration is [...]
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Polar Express Story Time (Session Full)
Polar Express Story Time (Session Full)
Thursday, December 22, 2022    
4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades PreK through 6 or Ages 13 and under) Come in your pajamas for our Polar Express Story Time! We will read "The Polar Express", [...]
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Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
Thursday, December 22, 2022    
5:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our exclusive ugly Christmas Stocking workshops. Sorry, all sessions are now full. Please call us at 304-420-4587 for more information.
More Info
Libraries Closed for Christmas Holiday
Libraries Closed for Christmas Holiday
Friday, December 23, 2022 - Monday, December 26, 2022    
All Day
Our libraries will be closed Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th. We wish you a joyous holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, December 27th.
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Libraries Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Libraries Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Friday, December 30, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023    
All Day
Our libraries will be closed Friday, December 30th through Monday, January 2nd to celebrate the New Year. We will reopen Tuesday, January 3rd.
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Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 1 Begins
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 1 Begins
Sunday, January 1, 2023    
All Day
  • Adults-Emerson
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
  • Adults-Williamstown
  • Bookmobile
Our Adult Reading Challenge will have three different sections. Participants can challenge themselves at their own pace. You can participate in one phase or two, [...]
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Events on Monday, November 28, 2022
Games Club
Games Club
28 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Games Club
Games Club
28 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Consumer Credit Counseling…Budgeting for the Holidays
Consumer Credit Counseling…Budgeting for the Holidays
29 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
29 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
Perler Bead Bookmarks for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
30 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, December 1, 2022
Sip and Sculpt at Williamstown Library
Sip and Sculpt at Williamstown Library
1 Dec 22
Williamstown
Events on Friday, December 2, 2022
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
2 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, December 5, 2022
Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
5 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
6 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Girl Scout Troop 35843 Presents… A Friendship Workshop!
Girl Scout Troop 35843 Presents… A Friendship Workshop!
6 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
7 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, December 12, 2022
State Symbols Scavenger Hunt
State Symbols Scavenger Hunt
12 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
12 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Gingerbread Extravaganza at Williamstown Library
Gingerbread Extravaganza at Williamstown Library
13 Dec 22
Williamstown
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
13 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
14 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Teen Craft Event: Book Page Ornaments at South Parkersburg Library
Teen Craft Event: Book Page Ornaments at South Parkersburg Library
14 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Book Slayers Book Club
Book Slayers Book Club
14 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, December 15, 2022
Holiday Sing-Along
Holiday Sing-Along
15 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, December 16, 2022
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
16 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, December 19, 2022
Decorate Your Own Santa Hat (Session Full)
Decorate Your Own Santa Hat (Session Full)
19 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Frostmaiden 2: Electric Boogaloo – A D&D Winter Wonderland
Frostmaiden 2: Electric Boogaloo – A D&D Winter Wonderland
20 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Session Full)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Session Full)
20 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
21 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Merry Grinchmas! (Session Full)
Merry Grinchmas! (Session Full)
21 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, December 22, 2022
Polar Express Story Time (Session Full)
Polar Express Story Time (Session Full)
22 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
Ugly Christmas Stocking (Session Full)
22 Dec 22
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, December 23, 2022
Libraries Closed for Christmas Holiday
Libraries Closed for Christmas Holiday
23 Dec 22
Events on Friday, December 30, 2022
Libraries Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Libraries Closed for New Year’s Holiday
30 Dec 22
Events on Sunday, January 1, 2023
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 1 Begins
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 1 Begins
1 Jan 23
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