Library Calendar
Project on Racism Essay Contest
Interested in writing? Any student attending public, private, parochial or home school in grades 1-12 in the state of West Virginia is eligible to enter the 17th Annual Project on Racism essay contest sponsored by the YWCA and the West Virginia State Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Commission. Rules and entry forms are available on the West Virginia State Martin Luther King Holiday Commission web page or at the library. Three winners will be chosen in each of four age groups. Winners will receive savings bonds and certificates. First place winners may read their essays at the Awards Luncheon in January 2010. Hurry, the deadline for entries is November 9th.
Book Review - Be Unique, Be You & Live
In honor of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, David George of Bethany will be at the Mary H. Weir Public Library on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 to discuss his experiences struggling with a severe learning disability. Despite his learning disability and a recent diagnosis of a mild case Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, George graduated from Bethany College and went on to graduate school. His current mission is to serve as a motivational speaker and an advocate for people diagnosed with learning disabilities. George has written a semi autobiographical book about his experiences, Be Unique, Be You & Live. Autographed copies will be available for purchase at his presentation.
Cove Elementary School Time Capsule Excavation
Approximately 25 to 28 years ago, a time capsule was buried by the students and staff of Cove Elementary School. On October 10, 2009, the capsule will be excavated and brought to the Activity Room of the Mary H. Weir Public Library where a program will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. Former teachers from that era have be contacted and invited to attend. Students who attended Cove School between 1980 and 1983 are also asked to come and be a part of this event.
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