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Events - 24 Nov 22

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Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3 Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Saturday, December 31, 2022
All Day
Adult Reading Challenge, Phase 3
Adult Event
Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 24, 2022
All Day
Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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12:00 AM - South Parkersburg Library Halloween Bash for Kids
5:00 PM - Trick or Treat on the Bookmobile at City Park
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10:00 AM - Tai Chi for Arthritis at Wood County Senior Citizen Center
4:00 PM - Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
3:00 PM - Free Nonprofit Funding Class: Intro to Foundation Directory Online
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5:30 PM - Adult Craft Night…Arm Knitting at Williamstown Library
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12:00 AM - Drop In Activities Based on Author Cynthia Rylant
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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)
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4:00 PM - Make Your Own Comic Book for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
10
4:00 PM - Story Tellers Anonymous
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12:00 AM - Libraries Closed for Veteran’s Day
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4:00 PM - STEAM Story Time
15
3:30 PM - Adult Craft Night…Crayon Melted Christmas Ornaments
4:00 PM - Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
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4:00 PM - Book Slayers Book Club
17
3:30 PM - Crazy Story Contest at Williamstown Library
6:30 PM - An Evening With… “Squashcarver” Gus Smithhiser
18
1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
19
5:30 PM - Family Library Camp-In
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4:00 PM - Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book Club
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4:00 PM - Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
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12:00 AM - Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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3:30 PM - Games Club
3:30 PM - Games Club
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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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South Parkersburg Library Halloween Bash for Kids
South Parkersburg Library Halloween Bash for Kids
Monday, October 31, 2022    
All Day
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
South Parkersburg Library is hosting an all-day Halloween Bash for kids that includes Halloween-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, and some spooky goodies. Kids are encouraged [...]
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Trick or Treat on the Bookmobile at City Park
Trick or Treat on the Bookmobile at City Park
Monday, October 31, 2022    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bookmobile
  • Bookmobile
Visit the Bookmobile at City Park to get your treat! While supplies last. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022 AT 5 PM – 7 PM Event by [...]
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Tai Chi for Arthritis at Wood County Senior Citizen Center
Tai Chi for Arthritis at Wood County Senior Citizen Center
Tuesday, November 1, 2022    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes Held at the Wood County Senior Citizen Center, 524 Green Street, Parkersburg WV. Please call 304-917-3860 for more information.
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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 1, 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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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, November 2, 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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Free Nonprofit Funding Class: Intro to Foundation Directory Online
Free Nonprofit Funding Class: Intro to Foundation Directory Online
Wednesday, November 2, 2022    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Come learn how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 239,000+ grantmaker [...]
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Adult Craft Night…Arm Knitting at Williamstown Library
Adult Craft Night…Arm Knitting at Williamstown Library
Thursday, November 3, 2022    
5:30 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Adults-Williamstown
Learn how to use Arm Knitting to create a scarf. We provide the materials and expertise - you provide yourself! Registration is required and please [...]
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Drop In Activities Based on Author Cynthia Rylant
Drop In Activities Based on Author Cynthia Rylant
Saturday, November 5, 2022    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Visit Emerson Library or South Library any time throughout the day to do activities based on stories by WV author, Cynthia Rylant! Please call Emerson [...]
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Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
Monday, November 7, 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, November 8, 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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Make Your Own Comic Book for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
Make Your Own Comic Book for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, November 9, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
South Parkersburg Library is hosting a make your own comic book event for teens (middle-high school) on Wednesday, November 9th from 4:00-5:00 P.M. Teens can [...]
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Story Tellers Anonymous
Story Tellers Anonymous
Thursday, November 10, 2022    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
  • Teens-Emerson
(Grades 4 through 12) Calling all aspiring writers! In honor of National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short), we're holding a writing workshop. Got [...]
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Libraries Closed for Veteran’s Day
Libraries Closed for Veteran’s Day
Friday, November 11, 2022    
All Day
All Library branches will be closed Friday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day.
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STEAM Story Time
STEAM Story Time
Monday, November 14, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades PreK through 2nd) Help! We need to get apples off the trees to make cider, but we can't get the apples to fall down! [...]
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Adult Craft Night…Crayon Melted Christmas Ornaments
Adult Craft Night…Crayon Melted Christmas Ornaments
Tuesday, November 15, 2022    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for Adult Craft Night. This month, create your own heirloom melted crayon Christmas ornaments. We provide the materials and expertise - you provide [...]
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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 15, 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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Book Slayers Book Club
Book Slayers Book Club
Wednesday, November 16, 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. This month, we will [...]
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Crazy Story Contest at Williamstown Library
Crazy Story Contest at Williamstown Library
Thursday, November 17, 2022    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Grades 4 through 8) Who can come up with the most outrageous story? Roll some dice, get some prompts, and let your imagination run wild [...]
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An Evening With… “Squashcarver” Gus Smithhiser
An Evening With… “Squashcarver” Gus Smithhiser
Thursday, November 17, 2022    
6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
We are proud to bring Gus Smithhiser to the Emerson Library on Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 pm. Gus has been seen at these locations: [...]
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Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Friday, November 18, 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
Family Library Camp-In
Family Library Camp-In
Saturday, November 19, 2022    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Families with children ages 13 and under) Visit the library as a family, set up your own blanket fort, and read together at this fun, [...]
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Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book Club
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book Club
Monday, November 21, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Grades 2 through 6) Members of this book club will read a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book, voting as a group to decide how the [...]
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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 22, 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
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wednesday, November 23, 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
Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 24, 2022    
All Day
Our Library branches will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, in observance of Thanksgiving.
More Info
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 [...]
More Info
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.
More Info
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 [...]
More Info
Events on Monday, October 31, 2022
South Parkersburg Library Halloween Bash for Kids
South Parkersburg Library Halloween Bash for Kids
31 Oct 22
Parkersburg
Trick or Treat on the Bookmobile at City Park
Trick or Treat on the Bookmobile at City Park
31 Oct 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Tai Chi for Arthritis at Wood County Senior Citizen Center
Tai Chi for Arthritis at Wood County Senior Citizen Center
1 Nov 22
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (4pm, 6:30 pm, All Sessions Full)
1 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
2 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Free Nonprofit Funding Class: Intro to Foundation Directory Online
Free Nonprofit Funding Class: Intro to Foundation Directory Online
2 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, November 3, 2022
Adult Craft Night…Arm Knitting at Williamstown Library
Adult Craft Night…Arm Knitting at Williamstown Library
3 Nov 22
Williamstown
Events on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Drop In Activities Based on Author Cynthia Rylant
Drop In Activities Based on Author Cynthia Rylant
5 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, November 7, 2022
Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
Library Lego Club (3:30pm, 5:30 pm)
7 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, November 8, 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)
8 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Make Your Own Comic Book for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
Make Your Own Comic Book for Teens at South Parkersburg Library
9 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, November 10, 2022
Story Tellers Anonymous
Story Tellers Anonymous
10 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, November 11, 2022
Libraries Closed for Veteran’s Day
Libraries Closed for Veteran’s Day
11 Nov 22
Events on Monday, November 14, 2022
STEAM Story Time
STEAM Story Time
14 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Adult Craft Night…Crayon Melted Christmas Ornaments
Adult Craft Night…Crayon Melted Christmas Ornaments
15 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)
15 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Book Slayers Book Club
Book Slayers Book Club
16 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, November 17, 2022
Crazy Story Contest at Williamstown Library
Crazy Story Contest at Williamstown Library
17 Nov 22
Williamstown
An Evening With… “Squashcarver” Gus Smithhiser
An Evening With… “Squashcarver” Gus Smithhiser
17 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, November 18, 2022
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
Small Fry Tales at South Parkersburg Library
18 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, November 19, 2022
Family Library Camp-In
Family Library Camp-In
19 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, November 21, 2022
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book Club
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book Club
21 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, November 22, 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)
22 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time at South Parkersburg Library
23 Nov 22
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, November 24, 2022
Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
24 Nov 22
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
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