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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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Thursday, January 14, 2010

January 26 at NOON: BLACK ELK

Rev. Michael F. Steltenkamp, SJ, of WJU will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday January 26th at noon to discuss Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic, his new book about the Ogala Sioux religious leader who struggled to reconcile Native and Christian beliefs. 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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Bellaire Program Rescheduled!

NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for December 29th, but was cancelled due to weather conditions. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 2.

On Tuesday, February 2nd 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, January 5, 2010

January 12: Maestro Andre Raphel Smith

On Tuesday, January 12th at noon, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Music Director Maestro André Raphel Smith will be at the Ohio County Public Library’s Lunch With Books program to discuss a topic to be announced. Mr. Smith has established himself as an exciting and versatile conductor through innovative programming and a strong commitment to American music. He has been praised by the New York Times as “An agile, demonstrative conductor who is physically drawn into the music.” Mr. Smith has appeared with most of the major American orchestras including Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. 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..