First Series of the People's University Concludes

Here's a group photo of the first graduating class of the People's University, A History of Wheeling with Dr. David Javersak. Each of the 40 students who attended every class in the series received a certificate of completion. One student was overheard saying, "This has been the most enjoyable thing I've done in a very long time." Thanks to everyone who helped to make The People's University a huge success. We'll be back in April 2011 with a new series on World Geography. Look for details this spring.

In Two Weeks (12-28-10): Shadows of the Night

WVNCC professor John Plesa will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday December 28 at noon discuss his new horror novel, Shadows of the Night: The Awakening. The first of a trilogy, the book follows a man and his friends, who band together against a mysterious, shadowy presence. 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.

CANCELLATION

THE SPEAKER FOR TODAY, 12-14-2010, HAS CANCELLED DUE TO ACCIDENT. SHE IS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED BUT IS UNABLE TO MAKE THE EVENT. WE WILL ATTEMPT TO RESCHEDULE AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

Two Things...

1--This evening, Thursday December 9 at 6:00 PM, the library will present an Irish Country Christmas. The excellent and popular living historian Patty Cooper will become an Irish immigrant who remembers life in the old country at this wonderful time of the year.

That's tonight at six!

2--If you had a family member who served in the First World War, I am looking for journals, letters, photos, or any primary source information on Ohio Valley WWI veterans for an upcoming Lunch With Books porgram. Please contact me if you have anything to share.

304-232-0244 or lunchwithbooks@yahoo.com

Thank you.

December 14: NIKE

Award winning journalist & author Tracy Carbasho will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday December 14 at noon to discuss her new book, “NIKE’” from ABC-CLIO’s Corporations That Changed the World Series. The book utilizes interviews with top sports celebrities and marketing gurus to explain why Nike has ruled the sports world for more than 4 decades. 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.

People's University DVDs Now Avaliable!

The Ohio County Public Library is pleased to announce that the first six classes in its People's University, Series 1: History of Wheeling with Dr David Javersak are now available for check out in DVD format. Please inquire at the reference desk: 304-232-0244, Or, search the online catalog.

DVDs now available:

Class 1 (Oct 13): The public library and Andrew Carnegie’s vision
Class 2 (Oct 20): Wheeling as a frontier outpost, 1769-1800
Class 3 (Oct 27): A transportation revolution transforms Wheeling, 1800-1860
Class 4 (Nov 3): Wheeling as the birthplace of a new state, 1860-1870
Class 5 (Nov 10): Wheeling as the premier city of West Virginia, 1870-1920
Class 6 (Nov 17): The “underside” of Wheeling

NOTE: Anyone who plans to attend all of the Series 1 classes and would like a completion certificate, please let me know as soon as possible.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

All members of the community who remember the shocking attack on Pearl Harbor are invited to come to Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday December 7 at noon to share those memories as we mark the 69th anniversary of the date that still lives in infamy. All comments will be recorded for inclusion in the library archives. Dr. Jeffrey Rutherford, a history professor at Wheeling Jesuit University and a WWII specialist, will provide a brief introduction covering the events leading up to the attack and will host the ensuing discussion. 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.