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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, December 23, 2009

Next Tuesday, January 5th--Charles Darwin's On The Origin of Species--The Story Behind The Revolutionary Book That Shook The World


Jim Butler, a naturalist-professor, will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday, January 5 at noon to recount the amazing story, in a fully illustrated presentation, of what led to the publication of Charles Darwin's landmark 150 year-old book, On the Origin of Species. Butler will show why the book so deeply challenged prevailing views by suggesting that life on earth is not static, as most believed, but forever changing. An emeritus professor in the department of renewable resources at the University of Alberta, where he taught conservation biology among other subjects, Dr. Butler began his career working at Oglebay Park. In addition to co-hosting a wildlife television show and authoring several books, he is a poet, author, internationally known naturalist and environmentalist. 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 304-232-0244 for more information.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Tuesday, December 29 at noon: Images of America--Bellaire

On Tuesday, December 29th at noon, authors Holly Bruno and Miami University of Ohio professor Andrew Ehritz will be at the Ohio County Public Library’s Lunch With Books program to discuss Bellaire, the new entry in the popular Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing. Bellaire grew to prominence in the early 19th century when rich deposits of coal and sand were discovered. Glass factories earned Bellaire the nickname “Glass City.” Industry grew rapidly, and the railroads brought tradesmen and immigrants. Bellaire has also been home to an enamel works, a steel factory, lumberyards, brick makers, and bottling companies. 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, December 15, 2009

Tuesday, December 22 at noon: Craig Karges Returns!

Craig Karges, Wheeling’s own “Extraordinist,” returns to Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday December 22 at noon along with co-author J. David Diosi to discuss the new book, Extraordinary Tales: Stories from the Road. One part travel memoir and one part encyclopedia of the paranormal, the book takes readers around the world to explore the mystery of Atlantis, King Solomon's Mines, the Ark of the Covenant, Jack the Ripper, the secrets of the pyramids, Bigfoot, the White Witch of Jamaica, the Bermuda Triangle, and WV’s Mothman. It's a fun-filled world of ghosts, vampires and crystal skulls. Don’t miss the pre-Christmas magic! 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, December 1, 2009

December 15: A History of the Wheeling Fire Department

On Tuesday, December 15th at noon, longtime Wheeling Fire Chief Cliff Sligar will be at the Lunch With Books program at the Ohio County Public Library discuss the history of the department and about his personal experiences as Chief. 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.Test
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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..