April 1 at noon: Dr. Scott Shalaway: 28 Years of Questions, 45 Minutes of Answers

Naturalist Dr. Scott Shalaway returns to review of some of the most interesting and “weirdest” questions he’s gotten over the years. He will also ouch briefly on bird-friendly coffees at Lunch With Books.






And at 7 PM, the People's University Astronomy will continue with Class 5, Billions of Galaxies, Clusters and collisions of aging galaxies in the expanding universe.

Instructor: Dr. Charles Wood

Next: Share Your Memories and Photographs of Growing Up on the Island.

The Neighborhood Nostalgia Series continues at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling on Tuesday, March 25 at noon Share your memories and bring photos of life on Wheeling Island to have them scanned. 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 visit ohiocountylibrary.org, call 304-232-0244, or visit facebook.com/lunchwithbooks for more information.

And at 7 PM, Class 4 of People's University Astronomy, The Home Galaxy with Dr. Chuck Wood.

Celebrate Irish heritage Month

Tuesday MARCH 18 AT NOON: MEET THE WHEELING IRISH

From those who helped build the National Road & the B.& O., to community leaders like Thomas O’Brien and Michael Owens, the Irish have long played an important role in Wheeling’s history. Margaret Brennan will explore the contributions of the Wheeling Irish.

Mary Todd Lincoln will visit Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling on Tuesday, March 11 at noon. Mrs. Lincoln's story mirrors the pain and loss suffered by many Americans as a result of the Civil War. She endured the death of three of her sons, saw her husband murdered, and was later committed to an insane asylum by her surviving son. She is portrayed by JoAnn Peterson through the WV Humanities Council’sHistory Alive program. 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 visit ohiocountylibrary.org, call 304-232-0244, or visit facebook.com/lunchwithbooks for more information.