WCPL August Newsletter

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August is here!

Summer Reading is winding down, and August will be a light month as we plan for Fall events.

Make sure to check the Event Calendar for what's going on throughout August. Also, make sure to look at our branches’

social media pages so you don’t miss out!

Discovering History:

Frugal Frontier Living:

Scarcity, Waste, and the First Recycling Revolution

Friday, August 7, at noon

at the Campus Martius Museum

This immersive museum program uses Marietta’s 1788 frontier history to demonstrate how early settlers lived with minimal waste, contrasted with modern landfill systems and long-term material impact.
Ryan Holter is a Marietta resident teacher and volunteer presenting with a shared passion for local history and a lifelong devotion to environmental education.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Public Library, is FREE and open to the public, and will be livestreamed/recorded on our YouTube Channel @CampusMartiusMuseum.

Book Clubs

Barlow
Monday, August 10, at 1 pm
"Miss Benson's Beetle"
by Rachel Joyce

Lafayette

Wednesday, August 12, at 10 am

“Grandma Gatewood's Walk"

by Ben Montgomery

Belpre Sugar & Spice

Friday, August 14, at 5 pm

“Great Big Beautiful Life”

by Emily Henry

Marietta Literary Ladies

Wednesday, August 19, at 3 pm

“Best Offer Wins" by Marisa Kashino

Marietta Books & Brews

Wednesday, August 19, at 6 pm

“The Wicked City”
by Breatriz Williams

*at Over the Moon

Belpre Evening Book Club

Friday, August 21, at 5 pm

“Tell Me What You Did"

by Carter Wilson

Belpre Cook Book Club

Saturday, August 22, at 11 am

Baking Yesteryear

Marietta Killer Reads

Thursday, August, at 5:30 pm

“Victorian Psycho” by Virginia Feito

Book Tasting

New Matamoras

On Thursday, August 6, between 2 and 4 pm, come along and sample Macomber, Maden, Mallery, Mamet, Martin, May, McCarthy, McClain, McCullough, and many others! Conversation and snacks provided. This event is for adults 18+ and no registration is required.

Barlow Friends of the Library

Three-Day Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Barlow Library will have a three-day used book sale on Thursday, August 6, 9 am-5 pm, Friday, August 7, 9 am-5 pm, and Saturday, August 8, 10 am-1 pm. The book sale will be held in the basement of the library.

Friends of the Belpre Library Used Book Sale

On Saturday, August 8, 9 am-3 pm, the Belpre Friends of the Library group will be set up in our meeting room for another sale to help raise money to assist our library with continuing programming and needs around our building. Books of all kinds will be available. Cash only.

Paint Party

New Matamoras

On Tuesday, August 11, at 6 pm, paint a seaside cool gull. The cost is $25 in advance. This class is for ages 16+, and registration is required by calling 740-865-3386. This class is led by Pam Springer.

Barlow Summer Music Series

On Friday, August 14, at 7 pm, come listen to Waverly Run, featuring Bluegrass and Country music. This event is free and open to the public.
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Leftover Crafts

Marietta

On Wednesday, August 19, between 10 am and 2 pm, stop by the meeting room to choose from a variety of leftover crafts to make and take. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required.