This Week @ Your Library

Tuesday, May 24 at noon: LUNCH WITH BOOKS. 150 Years Later: Lucy Bagby and the Fugitive Slave Law
Historian John E. Vacha, director of History Day at Case Western Reserve University
in Cleveland, will discuss the case of Sara Lucy Bagby. A slave owned by Wheeling’s William Goshorn, Lucy Bagby escaped to Cleveland and became one of the last slaves to be returned to bondage under the Fugitive Slave Act when, after a struggle between abolitionists and Republicans intent on appeasing secessionists, she was forcibly removed back to Wheeling a few months before the Civil War began.

Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 PM: THE PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITY World Geography, Asia Part 1 with Dr. Joe Laker.

Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 PM: FRACKING FACTS: Fracking Problems
Members of the Wetzel County Action Group (wcag-wv.org), will describe some of the economic, social, and environmental Challenges associated with Marcellus Shale natural gas extraction activities and will offer Suggestions based on their four years of experience with such activities.

And don't forget: Lobster for the Arts Fundraiser for Wheeling Arts Fest at Centre Market, on Friday May 27 at 6:00 PM. Call Artworks Around Town for tickets at 304-233-7540.

NOTE: WE HAVE ONE MORE TICKET AT THE LIBRARY IF ANYONE WANTS IT: 304-232-0244. ASK FOR SEAN.

All programs are free and open to the public. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 304-232-0244 email lunchwithbooks@yahoo.com OR VISIT wheeling.weirton.lib.wv.us or ocplprogramming.blogspot.com.or facebook.com/lunchwithbooks.