West Virginia Library Commission

10/22/2024

If you are a parent in West Virginia and looking to start saving for your child’s future, or if you already have a plan in place and want to add to your peace of mind, please take time to check out these programs offered through the State Treasurer’s Office.

https://www.smart529.com/home.html
https://wvjumpstart.com/
https://wvable.com/

07/13/2022

There's a new in our Libby eBook app! "The Girl in His Shadow” by Audrey Blake is about a young woman attempting to practice medicine in 1840's London where women faced dire consequences if caught doing so. From July 13-27, cardholders can download this book in Libby without any waitlists or holds. Learn more and find a discussion guide at https://biglibraryread.com/current-title/.

07/07/2022

The Library Commission Reading Room is closed this morning. Due to storms that went through the area last night, the building is without power.

06/28/2022

WV-READS users will have unlimited access to a new collection of more than 50 Social and Emotional Learning titles through June 30, 2023, including both eBooks and audiobooks. It's all free with your WV Library Commission library card! Contact the Library Commission for a library card, and see a full list of titles at https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=2dc3d9ba885f7588965c0e27202a488fb833944e30b1621f6958e16cb5832a306cd736b0d4d830eca7189a8f2f3e00705be954c70e74505e.

06/15/2022

Library Commission Offices and the State Library Reading Room will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022, in celebration of the West Virginia Day holiday.

06/14/2022

Library Commission Offices and the State Library Reading Room will be closed Friday, June 17, 2022, in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.

06/03/2022

After many years with the agency, Executive Secretary Karen Goff is starting a new chapter. Happy retirement!

06/02/2022

NPR has put together this summer reading list of books from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico (including this West Virginia compilation). Add to your never-ending to-read stack at https://www.npr.org/2022/05/13/1098827190/what-to-read-summer-travel.

More nice news for WVU's books and authors! An NPR travel feature with state-by-state book recommendations picks Eyes Glowing at the Edge of the Woods, edited by Laura Long and Doug Van Gundy, to represent West Virginia: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/13/1098827190/what-to-read-summer-travel

06/02/2022

The State Library Reading Room will be closed at noon on Friday, June 3, 2022, for a private event.

05/27/2022

The Library Commission offices and State Library Reading Room will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observation of the Memorial Day holiday.

05/26/2022

Join a Zoom Q&A with Andrew DeYoung, author of Hoopla Book Club Spotlight Selection THE TEMPS, on June 15, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Register at the link below, and check out the eBook or audiobook on Hoopla through the West Virginia Library Commission! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4016518627001/WN_jy3P2DATQFSfV1WZlUc0cg

05/12/2022

Secretary Goff spoke today at the grand opening of the Barboursville Public Library.