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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, October 27, 2009

Tuesday, November 3: Music of the Great Depression


Rev. Bob Willits of First Presbyterian Church in Wheeling will present "Hard Hitting Songs for Hard Hit People," the music of the Great Depression.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Oct 27: A History of West Liberty University

On Tuesday, October 27 at noon, Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library will welcome Dr. David Javersak, who will discuss his new book, West Liberty: From Academy to University, A History. The book, which covers life on campus from the founding of the school in 1837 through today, features many photographs and stories that go beyond the usual chronology of events. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Tuesday, October 27: Hazel Atlas Glass

On Tuesday, October 20 at noon, Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library will welcome Joan Weiskircher, who will discuss the history of Wheeling’s Hazel-Atlas Glass Company from its beginning until its demise, including some information on the corporate headquarters building. Joan will also select a nice variety of glass - bottles, jars, & everyday dishware, plus Avon bottle lids, for a temporary display in the Old Wheeling Room. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

On Tuesday, October 13 at noon, Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library will welcome Dr. Matthew Blommel, Assistant Director, WV Center for Drug and Health Information and Clinical Assistant Professor, WVU School of Pharmacy. Dr. Blommel will review Our Daily Meds by Melody Petersen. The book is about how the big drug companies earn billions by spending heavily to promote a drug – even one that often doesn’t work as advertised. About 270 Americans die each day from doctor prescribed medicines. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
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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..