New Books as of 12/23/2020
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Henderson Hall Scavenger Hunt Winners
Meet the winners for the October 2020 Scavenger Hunt! Landon Miller was the top winner with all correct answers, including the bonus questions. Landon was awarded Pamela Douglas Brust’s book entitled “The Hendersons: One Family’s Legacy”. The Rubio brothers, Alejandro and Mauricio Rubio; Wanda Riser-Shawver and Barbara Stewart all tied for second place and were…
Veteran’s Day Closing 11/11
All Parkersburg and Wood County Public Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th to observe Veterans Day. We will re-open for business on Thursday, November 12th at the usual scheduled time. We thank all Wood County veterans for their service.
Catalog Down for System Upgrade 11/11
While we are closed for Veterans Day, our computer system will be getting an upgrade. The catalog will be unavailable Wednesday, November 11th. You will not be able to renew materials, conduct searches, place holds, or manage your account on this day. Streaming media and e-books might also be affected. Thank you for your patience…
New Escape Room Adventure
Ready for some spooky fun on this Halloween weekend? Virtually visit Buckley Island, and see for yourself how an innocent day on the river can turn into something… more.
Create-A-Cryptid Event
An all-ages event! Create your own cryptid (examples are Bigfoot and Mothman) and share it with others. When creating your cryptid, here are some helpful things to consider: Appearance, including size, color, and what it resembles, what it sounds like, and where it is found. You might also include when this cryptid has been sighted,…