People's University at the Ohio County Public Library

People's University at the Ohio County Public Library The purpose of Ohio County Public Library-sponsored programs is to provide education, information, and entertainment for library patrons.

In 1951, the Ohio County Public Library's librarian, Virginia Ebeling, referenced British historian Thomas Carlyle, who said, “the public library is a People’s University,” when she initiated a new adult education program with that name. Miss Ebeling charged the library with the responsibility of reaching “as many people in the community as possible.” In keeping with that tradition of public libra

ries as sanctuaries of free learning for all people, the Ohio County Public Library revived the series in 2010. The People’s University is a free program for adults who wish to continue their education in the liberal arts. It features courses—taught by experts in each subject—that enable patrons to pursue their goal of lifelong learning in classic subjects such as history, philosophy, and literature.

08/30/2026

WHEELING – The Wheeling Academy of Law & Science (WALS) Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio County Public Library, will host its 10th annual symposium focused on regional labor history. The theme is “The Art of Labor.” The Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium is held on Labor Day Weeke...

And the winner is ...After a very close staff vote, Antoinette Plants is the winner of our Ben Franklin selfie (Belfie) ...
08/18/2026

And the winner is ...

After a very close staff vote, Antoinette Plants is the winner of our Ben Franklin selfie (Belfie) competition. Congratulations Antoinette!

Ben is proud of you.

Our America 250 finale was a success!
08/13/2026

Our America 250 finale was a success!

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52 16th Street
Wheeling, WV
26003

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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