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Help Build NEW Williamstown Library

Posted on April 28, 2021May 13, 2021 By Janet

Thanks to your generosity and support, the goal for funds has been exceeded! Thank you to all the donors with a special shout-out to Tri-State Roofing for their matching fund donation of $5000. We will keep you posted as we make progress toward the goal of providing the community with a larger, updated library space…

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Introduction to Finding Grants

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 By Janet

 Nonprofits LEAD and Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library are co-hosting a free, virtual “Introduction to Finding Grants” webinar on Tuesday, 5/4/2021, from 1 – 2:30 pm. In the class for nonprofits who are seeking grants, you’ll discover what funders are looking for in the applications and proposals. You’ll also learn how to find potential…

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Spring 2021 History Scavenger Hunt

Posted on April 15, 2021April 20, 2021 By Janet

The Wood County Historical and Preservation Society and the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library cordially invite you to participate in our Spring 2021 History Scavenger Hunt at the Phelps-Tavenner House–WHERE WOOD COUNTY BEGAN! This is a fun way to learn about the pioneers of Wood County and your local history. Find out more about…

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Celebrate National Poetry Month

Posted on April 14, 2021 By Janet

Join us for a month long celebration of National Poetry Month! Staff from the Parkersburg and Wood County branches will be sharing virtual poetry readings with you. Visit our Facebook video playlist to see some original, creative, expressive readings and spark your own interest in poets and their poems.

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Closed for Easter Weekend

Posted on March 29, 2021April 21, 2022 By Janet
Closed for Easter Weekend

Our library branches will be closed Friday, April 15th and Saturday, April 16th for Easter weekend. We will reopen Monday, April 18th.

Events

2021 Reading Challenge

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 By Janet

Print the pages above or stop by your favorite library branch to pick up a copy of the 2021 ADULT READING CHALLENGE! We challenge to you broaden your reading horizons. You have one year to complete the challenge. THERE WILL BE PRIZES! One entry per person. Please enter at one branch only. Good luck!

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11:00 AM - Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
12:00 PM - Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
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Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
This peaceful salon is back this winter for another chance to connect and warm up during the dark, cold season. Adults can join us for [...]
More Info
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
More Info
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Hardback books, trade paperbacks, CD's, and DVD's are each $1 Mass market paperbacks and children's books are each 50 cents Get a bag of books [...]
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Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teen Program Wednesday, February 25th ; Drop in between 3:30-5:00 P.M. Teens, ages 12-19, can make their own keychains made from Perler Beads.
More Info
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
Thursday, February 26, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Saturday, February 28, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
More Info
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, March 2, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
Join our book club at the South Parkersburg Library as we discuss Black Cake by: Charmaine Wilkerson on Monday, March 2nd from 5:00-6:00 P.M.
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, March 4th. 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 [...]
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Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, March 6, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, March 6th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be "The Little Red Hen" from a short story [...]
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Monday, March 9, 2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
On Monday, March 9th from 4:30-5:30 P.M. at the South Parkersburg Library. Any child under 12, who can read independently, can sign-up to read to [...]
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Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
This peaceful salon is back this winter for another chance to connect and warm up during the dark, cold season. Adults can join us for [...]
More Info
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, March 13, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, March 13th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be “Ruby's Chinese New Years” from Vickie Lee.
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Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, March 18th. 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 [...]
More Info
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Tuesday, March 24, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Adults-South Parkersburg
This peaceful salon is back this winter for another chance to connect and warm up during the dark, cold season. Adults can join us for [...]
More Info
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Friday, March 27, 2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Friday, March 27th Children ages 4-5 will have story time at 1:30 P.M. The book will be “Where the Deer Slip Through” from Katey Howes.
More Info
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wednesday, April 1, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wednesday, April 1st 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 [...]
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Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
24 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
Alien Stage: Karaoke Night (Emerson Branch)
24 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
Insights Book Club (Emerson Branch)
25 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
Friends of the Library Booksale (Emerson Branch)
25 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
Perler Bead Keychains for Teens (South Parkersburg Library)
25 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
Sundown Towns in Appalachia (Emerson Branch)
26 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, February 28, 2026
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
True Crime Book Club (Emerson Branch)
28 Feb 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, March 2, 2026
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Adult Book Club (South Parkersburg Library)
2 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
4 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, March 6, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
6 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, March 9, 2026
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (South Parkersburg Library)
9 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
10 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, March 13, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
13 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
18 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
Hygge Club (South Parkersburg Library)
24 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, March 27, 2026
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
Small Fry Tales (South Parkersburg Library)
27 Mar 26
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
Wee Be Jammin’ Story Time (South Parkersburg Library)
1 Apr 26
Parkersburg
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Emerson Children's Calendar
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