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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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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

August 7: Fort Henry


Researcher Gary Timmons will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday, August 7 at noon to share stories from his efforts to compile a list of all individuals who stayed at Fort Henry during its 13-year existence. The compilation was published as “Fort Henry: Builders, Defenders & Occupants.” It contains a reprint of “The Fort Henry Story” by Klein and Cooper.

Gary Timmons was born and raised in the Wheeling area. He graduated from Triadelphia High School and attended West Liberty College.  He is retired from Consol Coal. Gary is a member of the Pennsylvania and Ohio State Societies of the Sons of the American Revolution and is Past President of the George Washington Chapter and current Secretary of that chapter as well as a District Deputy in the Pennsylvania State Society.  He is also a member of the National SAR Color Guard at all levels and participates in parades, historic marker and memorial grave dedications. His work on the Fort Henry book, received the Minnesota – Steven Tyler award at the National Congress of the SAR in 2011 that was held in Winston-Salem, NC. In 2009, Gary was recognized as a West Virginia History Hero.   He is a member of the Board of Fort Henry Living History and leads his SAR  
Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are served. Please call 304-232-0244 for more information.
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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..