The library will close at 7 pm on Thursday, December 30 and reopen at 10 am on Monday, January 3rd. Have a safe and Happy New Year's holiday.

 

 

 

 

 WVNCC is having a Virtual Job Fair, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 10:00-Noon. The library will have computers available for patrons to participate. Register at https://wvncc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpde-uqD0rHdf3WMHzoqmj-MTWmS8W9d9b

$1000 Mini Grant Opportunity for Teachers

We received this from the NASA Educator Resource Center

History in STEM Lesson Plan Competition

Deadline: on or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Sunday, October 31st.

Teachers, history is being made every second of every day, and there are so many fun ways to tie it to STEM! The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) wants to see how you can incorporate history into one of your existing content specific STEM lesson plans. All K-12 teachers are invited to create and submit a math or science lesson plan that includes history for a chance to win a mini-grant! FOUR teachers, two who submit a math lesson plan and two who submit a science lesson plan, will be selected to receive mini-grants up to $1,000 to help buy equipment for their classroom!

Prizes:

Math

• 1st Place: $1,000.00

• 2nd Place: $500.00

Science

• 1st Place: $1,000.00

• 2nd Place: $500.00

Details: https://orise.orau.gov/resources/k12/competitions-for-educators.html?fbclid=IwAR1IKPHqmaJfPLcTMvnG74Jl_bHsenmXMBfvbnGCJuPibpNETD-qhtA_wnY

• Interested educators are invited to submit an original lesson plan to https://orausurvey.orau.org/n/HistoryinSTEM.aspx by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Sunday, October 31tst.

The library now has Mobile Hotspots to check out! The Hotspots check out for two weeks on an adult card. They can not be renewed.

 Due to issues beyond our control, the book discussion group and adult craft classes scheduled for this fall will be cancelled. We will try again in the spring.

 We have been informed that Sarah Lane (between the library and community center) will be closed for several weeks beginning tomorrow, September 29, for repairs being done to the wall of the community center on that side. We don't know if pedestrian traffic will be allowed. Those coming to the library should park in the lot behind the library which can be accessed by Walnut Street between St. Paul's Church and the library.

September is National Literacy Month! The Mary H. Weir Public Library maintains a collection of materials for the use of tutors and learners of all ages, and the WV Library Commission provides us with an online resource for skill development and test preparation. The InfoDepot link on our page will lead you to Learning Express Library for the online resources they provide. Whether your interest is in core skills, high school equivalency, job searches, or computer skills, contact Pam at (304)797-8510 for Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning information and resources.

 

Library Cards are so much more than books! They now provide free access to many things right from your phone, tablet or computer. Music, Magazines, Audiobooks, Reference Information, Encyclopedias, Movies, Test Preparation Material, Job Searches, and Lessons in Basic Computer Skills are all available without cost or advertising. All you need to do is get a card and update your contact information yearly.

 Update - We've had to cancel September's Adult Craft Program.

Due to staffing considerations, we are unable to be open on Saturdays in September and have had to make some changes to our September scheduled events. The Family Movie scheduled for Saturday, September 11 has been canceled. 

The Book Discussion to be held September 11th has been rescheduled for September 10th at 11 am.

The Adult Craft Program that was to be held on September 18th has been rescheduled for September 17th at 10:30 am.

 We are scheduling library Fall activities based on being able to have limited small groups in for library events in the fall. This planning has to be done in advance, and was started when the rates of infection were low. Please be aware that these events are all contingent on the state of the pandemic when the dates for these events finally arrives. If we are unable to hold them, we will post changes. Our Facebook page is the quickest way to locate any updates.

 

 

 

 To Register for the WVNCC Spring Job Fair for June 15 from 11-1. Follow this link.

 

Money Smart Week may be virtual this year, but the library has resources that you can check out. The following is a new series of books by Weiss Ratings on financial literacy and investing.