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• Botanic Gardens Book Trail

  September 17, 2021 4:24 pm Comments Off on Botanic Gardens Book Trail

  For the entire month of October, we have set up a book trail at the West Virginia Botanic Gardens. The book, “At the Old Haunted House” by Kelen Ketteman, will be displayed on pop-up boards along a trail so that you can move, enjoy the outdoors, and follow along a story. You can find the book trail near the labyrinth area at the gardens.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• I Spy Rail Trail

  August 18, 2021 6:08 pm Comments Off on I Spy Rail Trail

  Download or pick up your “I Spy” handout at any branch location. With your handout, find all the artwork installations on the Caperton Rail-Trail, Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, and neighboring/trailside parks.

  Fill out your handouts and take it to a library branch location  by November 5th where 3 winners will be drawn to win $25 gift cards to a business along the rail trail.

  Download the handout: https://www.mympls.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ISpyHandout_NoAnswers.pdf

• 3-Sentence Horror Story Contest

  September 17, 2021 2:55 pm Comments Off on 3-Sentence Horror Story Contest

  You have exactly 3 sentences to scare the bejeezus out of us! Online submissions are accepted October 1st – October 21st for three different age categories: kids, teens, and adults at https://bit.ly/3EFGiSM. A panel of judges will select a winner from each age category. Winners get a $25 gift card to Black Bear Burritos!

  • Your submission must be 3 sentences long.
  • Submissions must be your own work.
  • Anyone under the age of 18 requires parent or guardian permission to enter.
  • Participants must reside in Monongalia County.

  Disclaimer: Contest submissions and author names may be shared on Morgantown Public Library System’s publications and social media. All other personal information will be kept private and will only be used for contact if you are a winner.

• Teen Book Box Club

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  Register for the October Teen Book Box Club! This month’s theme is horror! Only a handful of spots available to teens ages 13-18. Sign up by October 8th at 5:00pm: https://forms.gle/3D43tDWPJ9nBDiX76

  • Receive a box of library books related to the month’s theme (each registrant will receive a different set of library books that will need to be returned) along with a snack, an activity, and some book-related surprises,
  • Turn in your opinions about those books for a chance to win prizes, and,
  • Join us at the end of the month for a book discussion.

  To pick up your kit, you can select your branch pickup location on the registration form or even request it through our BookDash delivery service for homebound patrons (https://www.mympls.org/bookdash-delivery-service-becomes…/)

  Questions? Feel free to reach out to Amanda at amanda.young@mympls.org

• Takeaway Pumpkin Craft (Clinton Branch)

  4:39 pm Comments Off on Takeaway Pumpkin Craft (Clinton Branch)

  Pick up your own pumpkin craft kit. Supplies are limited so be sure to call ahead!

  
  Clinton District Public Library
  2005 Grafton Road
  Morgantown, WV 26508
  Phone: (304) 291-0703

• Morgantown Vixen Roller Derby Team Story Time

  September 7, 2021 2:26 pm Comments Off on Morgantown Vixen Roller Derby Team Story Time

  Meet the Morgantown Vixen Roller Derby Team in this special family story time! You’ll have a chance to watch a skating demonstration and even ask questions about the sport.

  See you at the newly renovated Hazel Ruby McQuain Park-Ruby Amphitheater in the Wharf District (185 Garrett St, Morgantown, WV 26501).

  Photo: Jeff Ostrander

• West Virginia Lore Series (Teens 12-18)

  September 17, 2021 3:25 pm Comments Off on West Virginia Lore Series (Teens 12-18)

  This month we have 3 outdoor in-person meetings at the Aull Center front porch to share and discuss Appalachian lore!  Each week’s discussion focuses on a different topic: ghosts, cryptids, and aliens.
  

  Register: https://forms.gle/rRMSd1Mt4uSzaUKFA

• Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Arnettsville Branch)

  2:36 pm Comments Off on Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Arnettsville Branch)

  Help us decorate the Arnettsville Public Library for the Fall Harvest season with “Plenty of Pumpkins.” Beginning Monday, October 11, drop off the decorated pumpkin of your choice. It could be a real pumpkin that you decorated, a paper pumpkin that you colored, a pumpkin collage, or any type of artwork that features pumpkins. Use your imagination and bring it to the library by October 27. The winner will be announced on the Arnettsville Facebook Page.

• Pumpkin Book Sculpture Takeaway Kit (Cheat Branch)

  5:55 pm Comments Off on Pumpkin Book Sculpture Takeaway Kit (Cheat Branch)

  Make a pumpkin-shaped decoration from an old paperback book! Pick up a supply kit with instructions at the branch location of your choice. Register online (https://forms.gle/RjEHxoBKupvLHJASA) or by calling the Cheat Area Public Library at 304-594-1020. Space is limited to 20 registrants. A video instruction will be published on October 11th at 12:00pm. This craft is suitable for adults and teens.

  Cheat Area Public Library
  121 Crosby Road
  Morgantown, WV 26508
  Phone: (304) 594-1020
  Fax: (304) 594-1020
  Email: cheat@mympls.org

• Terror-rariums (Teens 12-18)

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  Meet us at the Aull Center Front Porch for an outdoor teen Halloween gardening event to create your own “terror-rariums!” We’ll provide the supplies. Just sign up and show up!

  Sign up: https://forms.gle/TTnYWUqvVuWuJstv8