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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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Adults-Emerson, Emerson

Now You Can Renew DVDs

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 By Janet

Now you can renew DVDs at all Parkersburg and Wood County branches!

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Nancy Drew Escape Room at South

Posted on July 30, 2021February 1, 2022 By Janet
Nancy Drew Escape Room at South

Registration for our Nancy Drew Escape Room at the SOUTH PARKERSBURG LIBRARY is open!! Whether a lifelong Nancy Drew fan or an eager young reader, this activity is sure to entertain sleuths of all ages! Register for your free session Tuesday, August 10th through Friday, August 13th at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, or 5:30. We will…

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South Parkersburg, Teens-South Parkersburg

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Posted on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 By Janet

Nonprofits LEAD and Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library are co-hosting a free, virtual “Introduction to Foundation Directory Online” webinar on Thursday, 7/22/2021, from 1 – 2:30 pm. In the class for nonprofits who are seeking grants, you’ll learn how to use the FDO, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers with over 235,000…

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2021 South YA Reading Program

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 By Janet

South Parkersburg branch kicks off their Young Adult Summer Reading program for teens aged 13 – 18. With fun crafts, a virtual author visit, and chances for prizes, you’ll be entertained all summer. Please call 304-428-7041 to register for events or to get more information.

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2021 Emerson Teen & Adult Summer Reading

Posted on June 4, 2021June 16, 2021 By Janet

Emerson branch is excited to unveil the “Tails and Tales” Teens and Adults Summer Reading events schedule. We hope you join us for these fun-filled activities that all feature our furry or feathered or scaly animal friends. We’re especially looking forward to the “Me and My Pet” Look-alike contest. Some events have limited participation so…

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Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, September 29, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Any child under 12, who can read independently, can sign-up to read to a therapy dog for a 20-minute session at the South Parkersburg Library [...]
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Middle Grade Meet Up
Middle Grade Meet Up
Monday, September 29, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
More Info
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Tuesday, September 30, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rockport Community Center
  • Bookmobile
More Info
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, October 3, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Children, ages 4-5, will have story time at 1:30 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library. Friday, October 3rd's theme will be Our Woolly Bear by: [...]
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Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, October 6, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
Join our book club at the South Parkersburg Library to discuss any genre blended book of your choice on Monday, October 6th at 5:00 P.M. [...]
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Toddler Tuesday
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, October 7, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Central Mall
  • Childrens-Emerson
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
  • Childrens-Williamstown
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Children under the age of two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October [...]
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Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
Wednesday, October 8, 2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
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Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, October 17, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Children, ages 4-5, will have story time at 1:30 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library. Friday, October 17th's theme will be Little Roja Riding Hood [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Children under the age of two will have story time at 10:30 A.M. Children ages 2-3 will have story time at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October [...]
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Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, October 31, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Children, ages 4-5, will have story time at 1:30 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library. Friday, October 31st's theme will be Bat Loves the Night [...]
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Events on Monday, September 29, 2025
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
29 Sep 25
Parkersburg
Middle Grade Meet Up
Middle Grade Meet Up
29 Sep 25
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
Bookmobile Public Stop: Rockport Community Center
30 Sep 25
Rockport
Events on Friday, October 3, 2025
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
3 Oct 25
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, October 6, 2025
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
6 Oct 25
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Toddler Tuesday
Toddler Tuesday
7 Oct 25
Vienna
Events on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
8 Oct 25
Parkersburg
Random Readers Book Club
Random Readers Book Club
8 Oct 25
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, October 17, 2025
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
17 Oct 25
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
22 Oct 25
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, October 31, 2025
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
31 Oct 25
Parkersburg
Emerson Children's Calendar
Emerson Children's Calendar
South Parkersburg Calendar

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