WCPL October Newsletter

Can't see this email? Click here to view this message in browser window.

October is here! Thanks to all who attended our
numerous library events in September!
Make sure to check the Event Calendar for what's going on throughout October, as well as our branches’ social media pages, so you don’t miss out! Also, we'll see you at the Barlow Fair Parade on Friday, October 2!

Discovering History: Women Running for Public Office in Ohio

Friday, October 2, at noon

at the Campus Martius Museum

On Friday, October 2, at noon, Dr. Barbara Palmer will talk about Ohio's remarkably long history of women running for public office and how it was at the forefront of women's representation a century ago. However, today, the state lags behind the rest of the nation. In addition to sharing the compelling stories of the state’s diverse trailblazers, Dr. Palmer will explore how Ohio's unique and complex electoral environment plays a significant role in determining the success of women candidates.

Dr. Barbara Palmer was a professor of American politics in the Department of Politics & Global Citizenship at Baldwin Wallace University, near Cleveland, Ohio. She was the creator and Executive Director of the Center for Women & Politics of Ohio and is an expert on women running for public office. Throughout her 30-year career, collaborating with non-profit organizations, Dr. Palmer has worked with over 500 young women across the nation, helping inspire them to get involved in politics. Now semi-retired, she is proud to continue this work and share the stories of women we all need to know about.

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

Book Clubs

Belpre Sugar & Spice

Friday, October 9, at 5 pm

“Mate” by Ali Hazelwood

Beverly

Monday, October 12, at Noon

"Memory Keeper's Daughter” by Kim Edwards

Barlow
Monday, October 12, at 1 pm
"The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau" by Kristin Harmel

Belpre Evening Book Club
Friday, October 16, at 5 pm
“William" by Maison Coile

Marietta Literary Ladies & Gents

Wednesday, October21, at 3 pm

“The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry"

by Gabrielle Zevin

Marietta Books & Brews

Wednesday, October 21, at 6 pm

“The Full Moon Coffee Shop”

by Mai Mochizuki

*at Over the Moon

Belpre Cookbook Club
Saturday, October 24, at 11 am
“To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes”

Marietta Killer Reads

Thursday, October 29, at 5:30 pm

“The Mother Next Door”

by Tara Laskowski

Book Tasting

New Matamoras

On Thursday, October 1, between 2 and 4 pm, come along and sample Nelson, Nesbitt, Newman, Noonan, Nye, and many others! Conversation and snacks provided. This event is for adults 18+ and no registration is required.

Fall Into a Good Book Sale

Marietta

The Friends of the Marietta Library Used Book Sale is on Friday, October 9, 5-7 pm (Friends of the Library Only), Saturday, October 10, 9 am-4 pm, Sunday, October 11, 1-4 pm, and Monday, October 12, 9 am-4 pm is $3 for a bag of books. There is a wide selection of slightly used hardcover and paperback books. Children’s, fiction, and non-fiction books in numerous genres. Scanners are not permitted. Cash or checks are accepted.

Gaming Hour

Barlow

The Barlow Library will host a gaming hour every Friday at 4 pm. This event is for grades 2-8. Participants must reserve their spot in advance and must be picked up no later than 5:30 pm. There will be Nintendo Switch Gaming and/or Chess matches. No consoles or chess boards needed. To register, stop by the library or call 740-678-0103.

Pokémon Club

Marietta

On Saturday, October 10, at 11 am, join us for Pokémon Club! This club is for ages 5-12, of all experience levels. Don't have any cards? No worries? Everything you need is provided by the library! No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x219.October

Meet the Author

Lafayette Branch at The Castle

On Wednesday, October 14, at 10 am, join us at The Castle, 418 Fourth Street, to listen to author Steve Magnusen talk about his book

"To My Best Girl".

No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-236-4201.

DIY Lab: Fall Craft Clean Out

Belpre

On Tuesday, October 20, at 4 pm, here’s your chance to come take advantage of all the one-off craft pieces we have leftover from our fall programs from the last few years! Crafts for all ages will be available, but there is no guarantee of how many. No registration is required.

Super Saturday: Halloween Party

Beverly

Super Saturday Halloween edition! On October 31, from 10 am-2 pm, we will be having a Halloween party. There will be a face painter to help you get ready for the evening from 10 am to noon. We will have games (at noon, we will have a pumpkin rolling contest, and at 1:30 pm, we will make exploding pumpkins). Halloween crafts will be available.