THE PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITYAndrew Carnegie called the public library “The People’s University.” He believed the public library was an essential institution of learning for people of all ages, and he knew that a vital part of the library’s mission was to provide the information and knowledge citizens needed. Today, the Ohio County Public Library seeks to continue to assist local residents in the pursuit of knowledge and education in order to promote an enlightened citizenry and to enrich their quality of life.
As a key element in achieving this goal, the OCPL will offer a new series of programs entitled, “The People’s University.” The series will cover the full range of liberal arts and provide an opportunity for adults to learn or refresh their knowledge of art, music, history, government, philosophy, and a variety of other areas of learning. Courses will be free of charge and presenters will be experts in the fields.
Series 1: A History of Wheeling
As a key element in achieving this goal, the OCPL will offer a new series of programs entitled, “The People’s University.” The series will cover the full range of liberal arts and provide an opportunity for adults to learn or refresh their knowledge of art, music, history, government, philosophy, and a variety of other areas of learning. Courses will be free of charge and presenters will be experts in the fields.
Series 1: A History of Wheeling
Week 1 (Oct 13): The public library and Andrew Carnegie’s vision
Week 2 (Oct 20): Wheeling as a frontier outpost, 1769-1800
Week 3 (Oct 27): A transportation revolution transforms Wheeling, 1800-1860
Week 4 (Nov 3): Wheeling as the birthplace of a new state, 1860-1870
Week 5 (Nov 10): Wheeling as the premier city of West Virginia, 1870-1920
Week 6 (Nov 17): The “underside” of Wheeling
Nov 24: Library Closed at 5 for Thanksgiving Holiday – no class
Week 7 (Dec 1): Wheeling’s ethnic heritages
Week 8 (Dec 8): Wheeling in post-industrial America, 1950-2010
Week 9 (Dec 15) : Wheeling’s important structures and what they reveal
Call to register: 304-232-0244 or email lunchwithbooks@yahoo.com
Week 2 (Oct 20): Wheeling as a frontier outpost, 1769-1800
Week 3 (Oct 27): A transportation revolution transforms Wheeling, 1800-1860
Week 4 (Nov 3): Wheeling as the birthplace of a new state, 1860-1870
Week 5 (Nov 10): Wheeling as the premier city of West Virginia, 1870-1920
Week 6 (Nov 17): The “underside” of Wheeling
Nov 24: Library Closed at 5 for Thanksgiving Holiday – no class
Week 7 (Dec 1): Wheeling’s ethnic heritages
Week 8 (Dec 8): Wheeling in post-industrial America, 1950-2010
Week 9 (Dec 15) : Wheeling’s important structures and what they reveal
Call to register: 304-232-0244 or email lunchwithbooks@yahoo.com
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