The latest happening at the library

Join Us On a New Book Trail!

August 14, 2020

Sick of the indoors? Well we have another book trail for you this time at the Arnettsville Public Library, a branch of the Morgantown Public Library System. Read through an entire story as you stroll! Just start at the flag and look out for the next pages of the book in front of you. This […]

Browse the Library’s Largest Magazine Collection

August 14, 2020

Did you know the library has a digital collection with 180 food, drink, and cooking magazines?! (https://morgantownwv.rbdigital.com/search/emagazine?fbclid=IwAR2wQd3X7QScr3ih77MtPxBsVegn2zFpj6XjfSEVCfdjJGbURgP-qupUrmY&genre=food-cooking&page-index=0&page-size=60) RB Digital, an application in our 24/7 Digital Library, has increased the library’s access to more magazines, from 80 to now 3,768 titles, and in 18 languages! All library card holders have access to RB digital materials.

Morgantown Public Library Reopens After Pipe Break

July 16, 2020

The Morgantown Public Library, downtown branch, will be open again starting tomorrow, July 17th at 9:00am. The Morgantown Utility Board has resolved the main waterline break, we now have working water in our pipes and our collections and materials remain undamaged. We appreciate your patience during this time. 😁

The Morgantown Public Library, Downtown Branch, Will Be Temporarily Closed for HVAC Installation

July 23, 2020

You may have noticed higher-than-normal temperatures at the downtown branch. For over a month, the library’s air conditioning has ceased working in multiple areas throughout the library. Given the summer heat and mask mandate, it has been quite uncomfortable for staff and patrons. Much to everyone’s relief, we have set a date with contractors to […]

The Morgantown Public Library, downtown branch, is still temporarily closed.

July 16, 2020

Update #3 The Morgantown Public Library, downtown branch, is still temporarily closed.   There are no major updates to the main water line break other than the Morgantown Utility Board will return today for more extensive work. No library books or materials have been damaged due to this leak. The repair is ongoing and we […]