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"I am completely smitten with the Lunch with Books patrons...who welcomed me like a long-lost cousin. It takes two to have a successful reading: an enthusiastic presenter and an engaged audience, and boy did the stars align for us." -Marie Manilla, Still Life with Plums

"Lunch With Books is an outstanding program -- one of the best in the country." -NPR Journalist Matthew Algeo, The President is a Sick Man


"With a new book in hand, I’ve visited a lot of libraries lately, and I think the Ohio County Public Library is my all-time favorite. People are kind and welcoming, and deeply appreciate a visiting writer." -Jaimy Gordon, Lord of Misrule (National Book Award)

“I wanted the book launch to be at Lunch With Books because it is the best library book program in West Virginia and because Wheeling and the Wheeling area was centrally involved in so many of the firsts in West Virginia sports.” –Bob Barnett, Hillside Fields: A History of Sports in West Virginia

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

December 9 at Noon: Wheeling's Immigrants

A new book about Wheeling's immigration history will be discussed on Tuesday, December 9th at noon, at the Ohio County Public Library. Through oral histories and photographs, The Wheeling Family: A Celebration of Immigrants and Their Neighborhoods explores the history of immigrant groups in Wheeling from the mid-19th through the mid-20th centuries. The book, published by Creative Impressions, explores the diverse mix of nationalities drawn to Wheeling because of industry and opportunity and how and why these groups settled in certain neighborhoods and stayed together. The presentation will also include a look at the cherished traditions and customs people brought from the old country and continued in their new Ohio Valley home. Patrons who bring a canned good for donation to the Salvation Army will be entered in a drawing to win a new winter quilt. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are offered. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.

Tuesday, December 2: Steamboats


Local author John Bowman will discuss his new book, Wheeling—The Birthplace of the American Steamboat. Through stories and photographs, Bowman delivers a comprehensive look at the steamboats that were built in Wheeling as well as those that served the city. Publication of the book was made possible by Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation.

Top Ten Lunch With Books Programs

Program; Presenter; Attendance; Date

1. SAENGERFEST; Eintracht German Singing Society; 200; 07-17-10

2. A Lucky Child; Auschwitz Survivor Judge Thomas Buergenthal; 198; 03-04-11

3. Fashion Show; Civil War 150; 194; 11-20-11

4. Ruanaidh; Art Rooney, Jr. and Jim O'Brien; 168; 06-15-10

5. Follow the River; James Alexander Thom; 160; 06-05-08

6. Warwood Memories; 157; 12-18-12

7. The Quiet Man Pub Reading; 150; 08-30-12

8. Wheeling Then and Now; Sean Duffy; 146; 09-07-10

9. Bloch Brother Tobacco; Stuart Bloch; 131; 04-27-10

10. Reasons to Believe; Dr. Scott Hahn; 126; 08-21-07

Book Discussion Groups

The Ohio County Public Library facilitates book discussion groups for both young adults and adults. Currently, the OCPL offers two adult groups, which meet on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month.

In addition to its own growing collection, the OCPL has access to the book discussion collection of the West Virginia Library Commission.

To join or form a book discussion group, or for more information, please call 304-232-0244.

Meeting of the Minds Philosophy Group

The Meeting of the Minds Philosophic Inquiry Forum is facilitated by David Weimer. The group meets virtually every Tuesday at 6 PM. Call the library for meeting room locations.

For more information, visit www.firstknowthyself.org/m&mphilosophy.htm or contact group organizer, David Weimer, at 740 526-0985 or by email at dwwweimer@comcast.net..