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Morgantown Public Library System

373 Spruce St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: (304) 291-7425

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Clay Battelle Public Library
Clinton District Public Library
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Program schedules are available at the Library

  • Up
  • November 23
  • A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
  • November 23
  • Welcome Winter with Jan Brett's Tales
  • December 5
  • Anime @ the M.P.L.
  • December 14
  • Jane Austen Book Club
  • February 3
  • Afterschool Adventures at the Arnettsville Community Center
  • See Below
  • The Cooks with the Books
  • TBA
  • Daytime Story Times
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  • Evening Story Times
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  • Star City Storytime
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  • Story Time @ the Clinton District Library
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  • Book Sale
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  • Penny Pinchers Coupon Swap
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  • Aull Center Programs
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    Up

    At 1 p.m. on Monday, November 23, the library will hold a free screening of Up.


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    A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

    At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23, the library will celebrate A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, with a screening of the movie and a feast of jelly beans, toast, pretzels and more!


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    Welcome Winter with Jan Brett's Tales

    At 11 a.m. on December 5th, the library invites you to welcome winter with crafts and treats centered around the snow-filled masterpieces of Jan Brett



    *Made possible by the support of the Shelley A. Marshall Foundation *

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    Anime @ the M.P.L.

    The library's anime club will hold its next free screening at 5:30 p.m. on December 14.

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    The Jane Austen Book Club: Pride and Prejudice

    The Jane Austen Book Club will hold its first meeting on 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, along with a discussion of Pride and Prejudice. To RSVP, or if you have questions, please call (304)-291-7425


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    Afterschool Adventures at the Arnettsville Community Center

    Children in elementary school (kindergarten through fifth grade) are welcome to attend this free, literacy-based afterschool program at the Arnettsville Community Center*. Programs run from 2:00-5:00 p.m., and may involve stories, games, and crafts. Parents may register their children for each program by calling 278-7941, 278-9973, or 291-7425 ext. 137.

    Upcoming Themes:
    • September 16 - School is Cool


    • September 23 - Scarecrow


    • October 14 - Apples and Pumpkins

    • October 21 - Halloween

    • November 18 - Thanksgiving

    • December 9 - Winter

    • December 16 - Christmas

    * Students may ride the bus to the Community Center. Parents must pick up by 5:00 p.m.

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    The Cooks with the Books

    Fans of culinary mysteries are welcome to join us for discussions of great mystery solving chefs (both new and old). The author and date for the next meeting will be announced soon. Aspiring chefs (particularly those who've been trying out recipes from the current series) are encouraged to bring samples for the group to try.

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    Daytime Story Times

    Please call the library at 291-7425 for exact dates and times.

    DAYS TIME AGE GROUP
    Tuesdays 10:00-10:30
    1:00-1:40
    2 & 3 year olds
    4-6 year olds
    Wednesdays 10:00-10:30
    1:00-1:30
    2 & 3 year olds
    2 & 3 year olds

    For the 2 and 3 year old sessions, children must have a parent or care giver with them. You must be registered to attend the sessions. Parents may register their children at the circulation desk or by calling the library at 291-7425.

    Upcoming Story Time Themes:

    • September 29 & 30 - Mice

    • October 6 & 7 - Fall

    • October 13 & 14 - Forest Animals

    • October 20 & 21 - Spiders


    • October 27 & 28 - Halloween

    • November 3 & 4 - Apples and Pumpkins


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    Evening Story Times

    Story times consist of books, games, songs, crafts, and refreshments. Please call the library at 291-7425 if you have questions about specific dates and times.

    DAYS TIME AGE GROUP
    Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. 2-6 yr. olds
    Thursdays 6:30 p.m. 2-6 yr. olds

    Two and three year olds must be accompanied by a parent or care giver. You must be registered to attend the sessions. Parents may register their children at the circulation desk or by calling the library at 291-7425.

    Upcoming Story Time Themes:

    • September 22 & 24 - Scarecrow Hoedown

    • September 29 - An Apple a Day

    • October 6 & 8 - Up, Up and Away with Hot Air Balloons

    • October 13 & 15 - Pumpkin Power

    • October 20 & 22 - Monster Mash

    • October 27 & 29 - Halloween Costume Parade and Party

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    Star City Storytimes

    The Morgantown Public Library is sponsoring storytimes at the Star City Town Hall! Children and their parents are welcome to join us at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays to enjoy a variety of good books.

    Upcoming Stories:

    • December 1 - Gingerbread Friends

    • December 8- Where, Oh Where is Santa Claus

    • December 15 - Bear Stays Up for Christmas

    • December 29 - Bear Snores On

    • January 5 - Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep

    • January 12 - Time to Sleep

    • January 19 - Old Bear

    * For more information, call Sharon Summers at (304)-599-5743 *
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    Story Time @ the Clinton District Library

    Come to the Clinton District Library every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs and crafts. Check the Clinton Story Time Blog or call 291-7425 for more details.

    Upcoming Story Time Themes:

    • November 4 - The Bear Snores On: Hibernation

    • November 11 - In November

    • November 18 - Tom Turkey

    • November 25 - NO STORY TIME THIS WEEK

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    Book Sale

    The Friends of the Morgantown Public Library announce the new book sale schedule:

    DAYS TIME
    Every Tuesday 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    First Saturday of the Month* 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Third Saturday of the Month 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    *Half price sale. Book Sale is closed when library is closed.

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    Penny Pinchers Coupon Swap

    Do you like to save money?
    Do you spend Sunday afternoons clipping coupons?
    Do you enjoy receiving rebate money in the mail?
    If you answered YES to any of the questions above then PENNY PINCHERS is for you!!!
    Join us on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm..

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    Aull Center Programs

    Call 292-0140 for details of upcoming programs.

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