Special Guests Are Coming This Fall!
Amie Massie Aya-Ay Barboursville Library Saturday, September 12, 12:00 P.M. Main Library, Monday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. Amie will be visiting us to share writing and publishing tips, and her new book, Secrets in the House. A New York Book Festival Honorable Mention winner for Best Children’s Book, Secrets in the House tells the story of Sophie Smith, a young girl who moves to the White House when her dad is elected as President of the United States. Perfect for aspiring young writers and their families to attend! Small Town Universe
Robert Hamilton Barboursville Library, Thursday, October 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Main Library, Saturday, November, 14, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Visit Appalachian writer and founder of Left Fork Press, Robert Hamilton. Robert is a native of Jenkins, Kentucky and loves sharing stories about his memories of growing up in the rural mountains of his hometown. Author of multiple Appalachian memoirs, Robert is sure to rekindle your own fond memories of rural life.
with Special Guests, Ellie and Deana White Tuesday, September 15, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Join us for a special presentation of the documentary Small Town Universe featuring Barboursville natives, Ellie and Deana White, who will be with us for a Q&A session after the movie. Ellie is an
NSF Graduate Research Fellow who has worked on research projects with the Green Bank Observatory and Deana White is Executive Director of West Virginia Alliance for STEM and the Arts. Small Town Universe explores life in the remote town of Greenbank, West Virginia and the grassroots effort of the community to preserve the Greenbank Observatory for future generations. Appalachian Strings Initiative Concert Friday, September 25, 4:00 p.m. Join us for a live concert by Appalachian Strings Initiative, a performance ensemble that brings high quality string music performance to community spaces in southeast Ohio and surrounding areas of the Appalachian region. Featuring Barboursville native, Lily Chongswatdi, this concert for children and families is sure to be a hit with your little ones!
Santa Muerte & Day of the Dead Monday, October 26, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Presented by Road Scholar, join religion scholar Brian Carwana (via Zoom) for an introduction to this devotion centered on Saint Death – or the “Bony Lady” – a female figure often likened to the Grim Reaper. This lecture also explores the Day of the Dead. Together these practices offer insight into how death is understood, commemorated, and given meaning in Mexico and other Latin American cultures. Expect a fun learning experience with live Q&A, good conversation, and refreshments.
Date: Sat, Oct.24, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Location: Cabell County Public Library 455 9 th St., Huntington, WV
The Cabell County Public Library invites the community to step Into the Woods: A Grimm Affair for its 23 rd Annual Gala. For one enchanting evening, the library will transform into a mysterious forest inspired by the timeless tales of the Brothers Grimm. The evening will feature charcuterie, signature cocktails, entertainment, and dancing. Guests are encouraged to attend in costume or cocktail attire and prepare for an evening unlike any other.
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