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Category: Emerson

Fall 2021 History Scavenger Hunt

Posted on September 29, 2021February 1, 2022 By Janet
Fall 2021 History Scavenger Hunt

The Wood County Commission and the Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library are excited to sponsor the Fall 2021 History Scavenger Hunt. Allow the walls of the Wood County Courthouse to tell you its story.  What happened in 1939 at the Wood County Courthouse that shook the very core of the county? What is the…

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Tai Chi Wednesdays at Emerson

Posted on August 27, 2021February 1, 2022 By Janet
Tai Chi Wednesdays at Emerson

We are thrilled to offer you this wonderful new program! Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention is a slow and gentle exercise program to help with balance, coordination, flexibility, mobility, and peace of mind. The class meets every Wednesday at 12 Noon, starting on September 15th, at our Emerson location. Lessons are cumulative so…

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Teen Game Nights at Emerson

Posted on August 27, 2021February 1, 2022 By Janet

TEENS! You are invited to join us for Teen Game Night at the Library on Emerson on the first Thursday of the month from 4 – 6 pm! Join us on December 2nd from 4 pm – 6pm and tell your friends! We can’t wait to see you again! PS: Do you want to come…

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An Evening With David Prather

Posted on August 19, 2021February 1, 2022 By jmichie

Local poet, David Prather, will share some of his works, including those from his recent book, “We Were Birds” on Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Summers Auditorium. All are welcome at this program.

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True Crime Book Club

Posted on August 8, 2021February 1, 2022 By Janet

Announcing our new TRUE CRIME Book Club! The first meeting is Saturday August 21st at 1 pm and future meetings will be monthly on Saturdays at 1 pm. Stop by the Emerson branch starting August 9th to borrow your copy of the first book “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for…

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Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm

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Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

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Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

Friday 10 am - 5 pm

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Tuesday 11 am - 5:30 pm

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Saturday Closed

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