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News

Healthy Community Coalition of Wood County Fall Fest

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 By Janet

The Healthy Community Coalition of Wood County will host a Fall Fest on Tuesday, September 26th from 3 to 5 pm at the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library Arboretum. Join the HCC for fun activities, games, and resources! In case of bad weather, the event will be moved inside the Library.

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Become a Volunteer Classroom Reader

Posted on August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 By Janet
Become a Volunteer Classroom Reader

Change the lives of children in your community by motivating them to read for fun! Become a Volunteer Classroom Reader! Spend just 1 hour per week, get paid in smiles, and make a difference Virtual Volunteer Reader Orientations will be offered on a rolling basis. To see upcoming times and to register, scan the QR…

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BookPage Digital Edition

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 By Janet
BookPage Digital Edition

In addition to the print version of BookPage, we’re pleased to now offer the BookPage Digital edition so you can discover what’s being published each month and explore past issues of BookPage. If you prefer the print magazine, please visit our branches to get your monthly copy.

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Wood County History Scavenger Hunt 2023

Posted on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 By Janet
Wood County History Scavenger Hunt 2023

The Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library, along with the West Virginia-Parkersburg Foundation, celebrated the completion of the 2023 Wood County History Scavenger Hunt.  This year’s History Scavenger Hunt took place from June 12 through June 17.  Hunters began their adventure at the Historic Oakland Estate where they learned about the James McNeil Stephenson family. …

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West Virginia Broadband Survey

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 By Janet
West Virginia Broadband Survey

We need your help! Take the West Virginia Statewide Broadband Survey today! Click here to take the survey online before July 30th. The survey is voluntary and takes about 10 minutes to complete. You must live in West Virginia and be 18 years or older to participate. Your individual answers are completely confidential and anonymous….

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Library T-Shirt Poll

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 By Janet
Library T-Shirt Poll

The Library needs help deciding on the phrase for our new t-shirts. Please fill out the poll here and make your vote. T-Shirts will be white, full color, and $15.

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