For Adults – Students
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FRIDAYS at 10:30 am – GENTLE CHAIR YOGA Beginner level yoga with instructor Diane Baisden. Free, starting May 16, 2025 at the new location, Benwood-McMechen Public Library, happening most Fridays when the library is open. Contact the library for more information.
HUNGRY FOR HISTORY Comes to the Library! The Marshall County Historical Society’s summer lecture series will be hosted by the Moundsville Library in 2025. MONDAYS AT NOON IN JUNE AND JULY.
Watch for special events through-out the Summer!
- April 8, 2025 – Tuesday – 6 pm BOOK TALK & SIGNING: Captured by the Mingo: Two Faces – A Historical Narrative. Presented by local author Alan Fitzpatrick. This story draws on Native American sources to produce an insightful tale set during the frontier era, revealing what happened to white captives taken by Native warriors during the battle for control of the Ohio Country in the latter half of the 18th century Copies available for sale and signing. Main Floor.
- April 12, 2025 – Saturday – 11 am FILM SHOWING: The Wild Robot. PG, 102 min., 2024. Downstairs meeting room.
- April 14, 2025 – Monday – 6 pm FILM SHOWING: Here. PG-13, 104 min., 2025. Downstairs meeting room.
- May 2, 3, 5, 2025 – BOOK SALE Used books for all ages and interests, sponsored by the Moundsville Woman’s Club with all proceeds benefiting the library. At the Tomlinson Avenue garage doors. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and Monday, 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday. Sale by-the-bag is on Monday.
- May 5, 2025 – Monday – 6 pm A FRINGE STORYTELLING PERFORMANCE: The Girl Who Saved The Bees. Celebrated local storyteller Judi Tarowsky will perform as narrator and all the characters in this original tale. Aimed at adults and teens.
- May 14, 2025 – Wednesday – 5:30 pm POETRY READING: Dispatch from the Mountain State. Rescheduled due to April storms. Children’s author, educator, and West Virginia’s Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, will read from and discuss his latest collection of poems, published by WVU Press in April 2025. Copies available for sale and signing. Main floor.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Book Clubs – Contact the Library to find out what Book Club gatherings are scheduled.
Used Book Sales
Trivia Questions
For Children
The Summer Reading Program – Runs from June thru early August. Along with having special events, the SRP lets kids track the books they are reading and earn rewards. It is aimed at Pre-Schoolers thru 6th Grade. Sign up at the Library. The theme for SRP in 2025 is: “Color Our World.”
STORY TIMES
Pre-school Story Times are scheduled during the school year, usually at least one session a week. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Starting with September 5, 2024, Story Time for Preschoolers and Toddlers will be on Thursdays at 11 am.
HOMESCHOOLING PROGRAM
Contact the library for details about the Happy Home Schoolers meetings and Game Day.
AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Assorted board games are available.
All events are Free and Open to the Public unless otherwise noted. See individual events for specific audience levels, space limits or registration requirements and related details. Some programs may be Virtual (attended online) or may be Off-Site (attended in-person but at a location outside the library). Please contact the library with questions or for more details.
Thanks to officials and agencies of Moundsville, Marshall County, and the state of West Virginia. Thanks to our many supporters and community donors, including The Evan G. Roberts Trust through Truist Bank, and The Robert Baker Family. And special thanks to our patrons, participants and presenters.
Please check the Library’s Facebook Page for the most current info and updates about programming, events, services and special announcements.