Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library

December’s Author of the Month – James Michener

December 2, 2010 Director No Comments

Something we do every month at the Emerson library is recognize an author and display their books. This month we are spotlighting James Michener. James Albert Michener (February 3, 1907-October 16, 1997) was an American Author of more that 40 titles, the majority of which were sweeping sagas, covering the lives of many generations and…

Good Books

Let’s Get Digital

August 11, 2010 Director No Comments

Talking Books is making things easier for it’s consumers! Digital Books are here! No more searching for the right cassette, flipping, rewinding, etc. The entire book is on one cartridge, making the casing smaller and less hassle with multiple cassettes. Just insert the digital book into the new player and push play. You’ll love the…

5 Ways the Library Makes Back-to-School Easier

August 5, 2010 Director No Comments

Find out what they need to know. We have books that list and/or offer short-lessons on the learning requirements for each grade. Review material from the grade before, or get a head start on this year with books like What Your First Grader Needs to Know and the rest of the Core Knowledge series, the…

Children's, Good Books

Library Quote

July 22, 2010 Director No Comments

The people who welcome us to the library are idealists who believe that accurate information leads to good decisions and that exposure to the intellectual riches of civilization leads to a better world. The next Abraham Lincoln could be sitting in their library, teaching himself all he needs to know to save the country. While…