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Fall Baby Time, Toddler Time, and Story Hour Sign-Ups

It’s time for Fall class sign-ups! Look below for information about classes at the Fairview Public Library, Mannington Public Library, and the Marion County Public Library (Fairmont)! Click the time/date to sign up for that class. Programs begin the week of September 13.
Baby Time is an event for parents and babies to hear stories, make new friends, and explore together! We will engage in simple finger-plays, songs, and read easy books, creating a safe space for new friendships to form.
Toddler Time features toddler-sized stories and activities for children aged 18 […]

Seeking Teen Artists!

Seeking creative tweens and teenagers to create art for our T(w)een room!

The Fairmont Friends of the Libary generously provided us with large 24″ x 24″ canvasses for our tweens and teens to make art! We want as many of our teens as possible to make something that will be on display in the Fairmont T(w)een Room! In order to keep things fair, we are asking all interested t(w)eens to submit an application with their idea for a one-of-a-kind piece of art. We […]

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Sewing class tonight at Fairview is cancelled.

Sewing class tonight at Fairview is cancelled.

NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, which i

NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, which is the month of November. During that month, participants write—or attempt to write—a novel! At MCPL, we will be participating in the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program (YWP), which is a version of NaNoWriMo for students.. During this time, you can sit with other participants in the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program to write your novel. There will also be some optional fun writing activities! Starts on Monday, November 1 at 6;00pm at the Marion County Public Library.⁠
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3mbiaQH⁠
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MCPL's very first Little Free Library is open, tha

MCPL's very first Little Free Library is open, thanks to sponsorship from the Friends of the Marion County Public Library organization! The Little Free Library is located at Windmill Park on Odgen Avenue, next to the Blessing Box below the concession stand. Come check it out and take home a free book to enjoy. MCPL will be regularly adding new items to keep this library stocked, but members of the community are welcome to leave books to share with others, as well. Later this week, we will be installing a second Little Free Library at another location in the county!

Check out these Halloween party jams on #Hoopla!⁠
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🎵: https://bit.ly/3mETBdM⁠
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Join us for Novel Ideas: Teen Group on Thursday, O

Join us for Novel Ideas: Teen Group on Thursday, October 28 at 3:00pm at the Mannington Public Library. It's going to be a MAGICAL good time as we celebrate Halloween with a Harry Potter themed escape room! Wear your best wizard robes, bring your wand, and together we will figure out the answers and spells to break out of the puzzle we have found ourselves in!! ⁠
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3CgMcZ4⁠
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Join us to create a cozy patchwork potholder that

Join us to create a cozy patchwork potholder that can be used as a holiday trivet as well, on Wednesday, October 27 at 4:30pm at the Fairview Public Library.⁠
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You will need to bring fabric for this project. You will need 2-4 fat quarters of coordinating orange fabric to make the patchwork body of your pumpkin. Designed for beginners and pro sewers alike!⁠
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Space is limited, and registration is required. Register here: https://bit.ly/3ppgw02⁠
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The annual Family Fun Halloween event is back on O

The annual Family Fun Halloween event is back on October 30! Once again, we are teaming up with The Tygart Valley United Way and Main Street Fairmont. Starting at 5:00 p.m., the Library AND Monroe Street will become a fun-filled Halloween festival! There will be games, activities, entertainment, a Trunk or Treat, and more! The Fairmont State Academy of the Arts will be performing, and the Library will host the annual ‘Halloweeniefied’ puppet show. This year’s puppet show will feature two scheduled times, allowing you to choose what time you want to attend. There will also be a child-friendly Haunted House in the Library. Costumes are encouraged for those who want to participate in the traditional costume contest! Join us for some Halloween fun!

This month, we will be discussing Child of the Mou

This month, we will be discussing Child of the Mountains by Marilyn Sue Shank tomorrow October 25 at 6:00pm at the Mannington Public Library. The book is available to borrow from the Mannington Public Library, as well as from Libby and Hoopla.⁠
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Pick up a copy of Child of the Mountains by Marilyn Sue Shank and register to join us to discuss the book. Participants must register and agree to the library’s Covid-19 guidelines.⁠
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3FXTV0g⁠
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Synopsis: Growing up poor in 1953 in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia doesn't bother Lydia Hawkins. She treasures her tight-knit family. There's her loving mama, now widowed; her whip-smart younger brother BJ, who has cystic fibrosis; and wise old Gran. But everything falls apart after Gran and BJ die and Mama is jailed unjustly. Suddenly Lydia has lost all those dearest to her. ⁠
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Moving to a coal camp to live with her uncle William and aunt Ethel Mae only makes Lydia feel more alone. She is ridiculed at her new school for her outgrown homemade clothes and the way she talks, and for what the kids believe her mama did. And to make matters worse, she discovers that her uncle has been keeping a family secret—about her. If only Lydia, with her resilient spirit and determination, could find a way to clear her mother's name. . . .

Come join the Marion County Public Library and oth

Come join the Marion County Public Library and other home school families for weekly activities, crafts, lessons, adventures, and fun on Tuesdays at 1:30pm starting November 2!⁠
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In the event of a public school weather delay or closing, Exploration+ will be canceled.⁠
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Registration is required for this series, as supplies and space are limited.⁠
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Register here for grades K-4: https://bit.ly/3m4cojY⁠
Register here for grades 5+: https://bit.ly/3E2Jfvz

Join the Fairview Public Library for some spooky g

Join the Fairview Public Library for some spooky good fun on October 25! Wear your cutest or scariest costume for an evening of games, activities, crafts, and snacks! The costume contest includes awards for the cutest, scariest, and most original costume. Have a spooktacular time after hours at the library! Fun for the whole family.

MCPLS has sets of books for all ages called “Med

MCPLS has sets of books for all ages called “Media Kits” that can be checked out by educators!⁠
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There are more than 50 “kits”, and our collection is always growing! These kits are also great for book clubs: we purchase and catalog sets of books for the Fairmont Senior High School book club throughout the year! If we don’t have the book you’re looking for, just ask— we will do our best to fill your request!⁠
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View them here: https://bit.ly/3lZTJpj

"When Maddy Donaldo, a homeless woman who has made

"When Maddy Donaldo, a homeless woman who has made a family of sorts in the dangerous spaces of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, witnesses the murder of a young homeless boy and is seen by the perpetrator, her relatively stable life is upended"--. Provided by publisher.⁠
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This novel is readily available for eBook and eAudiobook borrowing on Hoopla. There are also multiple copies of the text in our physical collection.⁠
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Join us for our discussion meeting Monday, October 25 at 7:00pm at the Marion County Public Library (Fairmont). ⁠
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3izehTm

Join us to create a cozy patchwork potholder that

Join us to create a cozy patchwork potholder that can be used as a holiday trivet as well, on Wednesday, October 27 at 4:30pm at the Fairview Public Library.⁠
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You will need to bring fabric for this project. You will need 2-4 fat quarters of coordinating orange fabric to make the patchwork body of your pumpkin. Designed for beginners and pro sewers alike!⁠
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Space is limited, and registration is required. Register here: https://bit.ly/3ppgw02⁠

For one night only, we will open the Haunted Libra

For one night only, we will open the Haunted Library! Come visit the Haunted Library on tomorrow night, October 22nd from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. We will cut off the line at approximately 9:30 p.m. so that everyone has a chance to come in! May not be suitable for children under 12.⁠
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Disclaimer: The Haunted Library is a walk-through haunted attraction and not suitable for young children. The Haunted Library includes stairs, strobe lights, black lights, loud noises, water based fog, and periods of complete darkness. Please DO NOT attend if you have any type of health concerns, issues, or have physical difficulties. You assume all risk by entering the Haunted Library. A separate, child-friendly event will be held on October 30

Marion County Public Library (Fairmont) will be cl

Marion County Public Library (Fairmont) will be closing at 4:00pm on Friday, October 22. ⁠
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Join us for the haunted library at 7:00pm, if you dare!

This month, we will be discussing Child of the Mou

This month, we will be discussing Child of the Mountains by Marilyn Sue Shank on Monday, October 25 at 6:00pm at the Mannington Public Library. The book is available to borrow from the Mannington Public Library, as well as from Libby and Hoopla.⁠
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Pick up a copy of Child of the Mountains by Marilyn Sue Shank and register to join us to discuss the book. Participants must register and agree to the library’s Covid-19 guidelines.⁠
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3FXTV0g⁠
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Synopsis: Growing up poor in 1953 in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia doesn't bother Lydia Hawkins. She treasures her tight-knit family. There's her loving mama, now widowed; her whip-smart younger brother BJ, who has cystic fibrosis; and wise old Gran. But everything falls apart after Gran and BJ die and Mama is jailed unjustly. Suddenly Lydia has lost all those dearest to her. ⁠
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Moving to a coal camp to live with her uncle William and aunt Ethel Mae only makes Lydia feel more alone. She is ridiculed at her new school for her outgrown homemade clothes and the way she talks, and for what the kids believe her mama did. And to make matters worse, she discovers that her uncle has been keeping a family secret—about her. If only Lydia, with her resilient spirit and determination, could find a way to clear her mother's name. . . .⁠

Join us to create a cute rustic pumpkin from bottl

Join us to create a cute rustic pumpkin from bottle corks and some felt on Monday, October 25 at 5:00pm at the Marion County Public Library (Fairmont).⁠
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The library will provide the supplies needed to create this craft. Please be sure to register for this event in advance! ⁠
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3jaSZvy

Learn to create a beautiful, unique flower arrange

Learn to create a beautiful, unique flower arrangement with florist Danielle Wilson on Saturday, October 23 at 12:00pm at the Fairview Public Library. Fall gives us so many wonderful colors and types of flowers to choose from, and Danielle walks us through the finer points of choice, placement, and presentation. Each participant will go home with a one of a kind display that will brighten and beautify your fall decor! This class is free and open to adults.⁠
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3aKmVu6

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