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Friday, June 12, 2015

Two Chances to Meet and Hear Dennis Frye

Dr. Joe Laker, chair of the West Virginia Independence Hall Foundation Board, and Dennis E. Frye, Chief Historian at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday, June 16 at noon to screen and discuss the making of as well as the history behind “Waving for Liberty and the Union,” a 13-minute introductory video for the Civil War battle flags exhibit on display at West Virginia Independence Hall Museum.  Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring a bag lunch and complimentary beverages are provided. Call the library at 302-232-0244 or visit the library's web site at www.ohiocountlibrary.org for more information.

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On Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM, at a special evening edition of Lunch With Books, the Ohio County Public Library will welcome Dennis E. Frye, Chief Historian at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Frye will discuss his Civil War book, September Suspense: Lincoln's Union in Peril.  Writer, lecturer, guide, and preservationist, Dennis is a prominent historian with numerous appearances on PBS, The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, and A&E. One of the nation’s leading Civil War battlefield preservationists, he is co-founder of Civil War Trust. He is also a well-known author, with 94 articles and nine books and has written for prestigious Civil War magazines such as America’s Civil War and Blue & Gray. Evening With Books programs are free and open to the public. Snacks and complimentary beverages are provided. Call the library at 302-232-0244 or visit the library's web site at www.ohiocountlibrary.org for more information.

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7. The Quiet Man Pub Reading; 150; 08-30-12

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10. Reasons to Believe; Dr. Scott Hahn; 126; 08-21-07

Book Discussion Groups

The Ohio County Public Library facilitates book discussion groups for both young adults and adults. Currently, the OCPL offers two adult groups, which meet on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month.

In addition to its own growing collection, the OCPL has access to the book discussion collection of the West Virginia Library Commission.

To join or form a book discussion group, or for more information, please call 304-232-0244.

Meeting of the Minds Philosophy Group

The Meeting of the Minds Philosophic Inquiry Forum is facilitated by David Weimer. The group meets virtually every Tuesday at 6 PM. Call the library for meeting room locations.

For more information, visit www.firstknowthyself.org/m&mphilosophy.htm or contact group organizer, David Weimer, at 740 526-0985 or by email at dwwweimer@comcast.net..