Tuesday, June 26, 2012
July 10: Two Programs
July 10 at noon: Prostitution in Old Wheeling
Dr. Barbara Howe, former director of WVU’s Center for Women’s Studies, will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling on Tuesday, July 10 at noon to present “Cyprians and Courtesans, Murder and Mayhem,” a look at prostitution in Wheeling from 1830-1865, examining the lives of women who were often forced into prostitution because of poverty. During the Civil War, city officials struggled to control prostitution in a city full of soldiers. 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.
July 10 6:30 PM: Mt de Chantal Documentary World Premier
Dr. Barbara Howe, former director of WVU’s Center for Women’s Studies, will be at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling on Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 pm to talk about the new film, For Mind and Spirit: Mt de Chantal Visitation Academy, which will have its red carpet premier at the library. Funded by the National Park Service and Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation and produced by The Walkabout Company, the new film chronicles the history of the school since its founding in 1848. Dr. Barbara Howe will provide introductory remarks and the film screening will start at 7. That event will feature free popcorn and beverages. 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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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
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
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.
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..
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..
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