The latest happening at the library

Downtown Branch is CLOSED today

December 21, 2020

Update #5 (Jan 4) The downtown branch is now open for business with running water! The pump has been successfully installed this past week. Although there will still be general construction and clean up, nothing should get in the way of general library operations. The lower level bathrooms will be closed until floor repairs are […]

‘BookDash’ Delivery Service Becomes a Permanent Library Service!

November 24, 2020

After an initial trial period, we are proud to permanently introduce BookDash into our collection of existing services. If you haven’t heard of it already, it is a library delivery service for our homebound patrons. If you are unable to visit any of our branch locations due to certain limitations we have created this service […]

Merging into the Largest Inter-Library Lending Consortium

December 4, 2020

Big News! The Morgantown Public Library System is merging into the state’s newest and largest inter-library lending consortium–the West Virginia Library Network (WVLN). This transition will bring many far-reaching benefits for our community. Currently, our library is part of the Northern Library Network (NLN), which comprises 46 libraries in the state. This merger brings together […]

A New Book Trail!

December 1, 2020

Another book trail is up for you! Join us at Mulkeen Landscaping located off of Gladesville Road. Read through an entire story as you shop for the perfect tree. This month’s book is “The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever” by Steven Kroll. Conditions permitting, the book trail should be up until December 25th! Send us photos […]

December Dial-a-Story

December 1, 2020

December Dial-a-Stories are up! Call 304-826-BOOK (2665)! If you haven’t heard, we now have an always available phone number where you can listen to stories, jokes, and poems. No internet required — just a phone! What you’ll hear is recorded by our librarians. Our menu of choices is varied so we’ve written them out below. […]