New Martinsville Public Library

New Martinsville Public Library We are a welcoming, community-rooted space where curiosity grows, stories are shared, and everyone belongs. Find links on The Library’s main page.

From books to programs, it’s a hub of learning, connection, and creativity for all ages, located in the heart of New Martinsville, West Virginia The New Martinsville Public Library offers our users a multitude of resources, from books, audiobooks and videos to e-books, magazine databases and public internet access. We provide free public wi-fi access. We also house an extensive genealogy and local

history collection in print and on microfilm. DIRECTIONS: The library is located west of Rt. 2. Turn west onto North Street then turn left onto Maple Avenue and then right onto Washington Street. The Library will be on the right.

Meet Dewey the Library Fairy! Find the Fairy Door on Saturday June 27th during Downtown New Martinsville's Fairy Day!Dee...
06/13/2026

Meet Dewey the Library Fairy! Find the Fairy Door on Saturday June 27th during Downtown New Martinsville's Fairy Day!

Deep within the shelves of the New Martinsville Public Library lives a tiny fairy named Dewey. While most fairies collect flowers or shiny treasures, Dewey collects stories!

Each night, after the library closes, Dewey flutters through the aisles checking that every book is tucked safely into its proper home. Dewey sprinkles a little fairy dust on books waiting to be discovered and leaves tiny sparks of imagination between the pages.

Dewey's favorite things are dinosaur adventures, magical tales, cozy reading nooks, and helping young readers find their next favorite book. Some say that when you open the perfect book at just the right moment, Dewey might have had something to do with it!

If you visit the library, keep your eyes open. You may spot a glittery footprint, a tiny bookmark, or a bit of fairy dust nearby. That means Dewey has been hard at work helping stories find their readers.

Remember: Every book holds a little magic, and every reader helps that magic grow!

🦖🎨 SUMMER READING PROGRAM JUNIOR COLORING CONTEST! 🎨🦖Calling all young artists ages 9 and under! We can't let the big ki...
06/10/2026

🦖🎨 SUMMER READING PROGRAM JUNIOR COLORING CONTEST! 🎨🦖

Calling all young artists ages 9 and under! We can't let the big kids have all the fun! Thanks to an amazing donation of 2 baskets, we have decided to have a coloring contest for our littlest readers!

Pick up your "Unearth a Story" dinosaur coloring page at the New Martinsville Public Library, grab your favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and show us your creativity!

📅 Entries are due by June 30th ( be sure to write your name and what prize basket you want on the back)

🏆 Choose which prize basket you'd like to win:
🦕 Dino Basket
☀️ Summer Fun Basket

Once all entries are turned in, we'll post the finished masterpieces on our page and let the community vote for their favorites for one week!

✨ Every coloring page tells a story, and we can't wait to see the colorful worlds you create.

Stop by the New Martinsville Public Library to pick up your coloring sheet and join the fun!

🎨 Which basket would YOU choose: the Dino Basket or the Summer Fun Basket? Tell us in the comments! 🦖☀️📚

🦖🔍 Paleontology Day at the Library! 🔍🦖Calling all young explorers, fossil hunters, and dinosaur fans!Join us today for P...
06/09/2026

🦖🔍 Paleontology Day at the Library! 🔍🦖

Calling all young explorers, fossil hunters, and dinosaur fans!

Join us today for Paleontology Day Story Time at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM as we dig into the fascinating world of dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric discoveries. We'll enjoy stories, activities, and hands-on fun that will have little paleontologists uncovering adventures millions of years in the making!

Whether your child knows every dinosaur by name or simply loves to explore, this is a story time they won't want to miss.

🦕 Paleontology Day Story Time
📅 Today
⏰ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM (both are the same!)
📍 New Martinsville Public Library

Bring your curiosity and get ready to unearth a great story!

💬 Tell us in the comments: If you could discover any dinosaur fossil, which one would you hope to find? 🦖✨

📚✨ New Books Have Arrived at New Martinsville Public Library! ✨📚Looking for your next great read? Our June New Acquisiti...
06/08/2026

📚✨ New Books Have Arrived at New Martinsville Public Library! ✨📚

Looking for your next great read? Our June New Acquisitions are here and waiting to be discovered! From bestselling fiction and inspiring nonfiction to picture books and juvenile adventures, there's something new for every reader to enjoy.

While you're here, don't forget that summer is packed with excitement at the library! 🌞

🦕 Sign up for our Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story
🎨 Enter our Coloring Contest (ages 10 and up, deadline to submit- June 30th)
📖 Explore our newest books and hidden gems
🎉 Join us for programs, activities, and special events for all ages

Whether you're hunting for your next page-turner, completing your summer reading goals, or just stopping by to see what's new, we can't wait to welcome you through our doors.

What type of book are you hoping to discover this summer? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️📚

🌊🌳📜 Set Your Course for Heritage Keepers This Saturday! 📜🌳🌊Have you ever wondered how the mighty Ohio River shaped the l...
06/04/2026

🌊🌳📜 Set Your Course for Heritage Keepers This Saturday! 📜🌳🌊

Have you ever wondered how the mighty Ohio River shaped the lives of the families who called our area home?

Join us this Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 AM for our next Heritage Keepers Meeting as we dive into:

🚢 River Roots: Families Along the Ohio

Together, we'll explore how the Ohio River influenced:
⚓ River commerce and steamboat families
🗺️ Migration and settlement patterns
🌊 Flood stories passed down through generations
🏡 The communities and families that grew along its banks

🖍️ Interactive Activity: We'll be creating a community ancestor map! Bring your family stories and help us mark ancestral locations on a large county and river map to see where our roots connect.

Whether you're a seasoned genealogist, just beginning your family history journey, or simply curious about local history, there's something for everyone to discover.

💚 Miss Pat is looking forward to seeing everyone!

📚 While you're here, don't forget that our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program is in full swing and open to ALL AGES. Stop by, sign up, and start earning prizes while uncovering stories from the past and present.

🦕 Dig into your family history.
🌊 Follow the river's path.
📖 Unearth your story.

We'll see you Saturday at the New Martinsville Public Library! ✨

🌿🦕📚 June is Packed with Adventure, here at the New Martinsville Public Library! 📚🦕🌿Summer is here, and we've got a full...
06/04/2026

🌿🦕📚 June is Packed with Adventure, here at the New Martinsville Public Library! 📚🦕🌿

Summer is here, and we've got a full calendar of opportunities to read, learn, play, and connect with your community!

✨ Story Time returns every Tuesday at 11 AM or 1 PM, with fun stories, activities, and plenty of smiles for our youngest readers.

🎲 Game Time Saturdays continue from 12 PM - 3 PM, so gather your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of games and fun.

📖 Our Rooted in Reading Book Club will meet on June 24 at 6 PM as we discuss Addie: A Memoir. New members are always welcome!

🏔️ Join us on June 6 from 10 AM - 12 PM for Heritage Keepers, where we'll celebrate and explore our local history and heritage.

🎧 June is also Audiobook Appreciation Month, making it the perfect time to discover a new story whether you're driving, gardening, walking, or relaxing at home.

✍️ This month's Author Spotlight shines on West Virginia Authors, highlighting the incredible literary talent found right here in the Mountain State.

💙💛 West Virginia Day Closure: The library will be closed Saturday, June 20, as we join communities across the state in celebrating West Virginia Day. We wish everyone a wonderful day honoring the history, culture, and people that make the Mountain State special.

🦖 And don't forget our biggest adventure of the summer...

🌟 Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program 2026 🌟
Our Summer Reading Program is underway for ALL AGES! Whether you're 2 or 102, there's a place for you to participate, earn prizes, and discover new stories.

📚 Read physical library books
🎟️ Earn chances to win exciting prizes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to readers of all ages

We're already approaching 100 registrations, and if we reach 200 participants, we'll add an extra grand prize to every age group!

What are you most looking forward to this June: Story Time, Game Time, Book Club, Summer Reading, or discovering a great new book? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️📚✨

🎨🦖 Calling All Creative Tweens, Teens, & Adults! 🦖🎨Looking for a fun challenge this summer?The New Martinsville Public L...
06/03/2026

🎨🦖 Calling All Creative Tweens, Teens, & Adults! 🦖🎨

Looking for a fun challenge this summer?

The New Martinsville Public Library Coloring Contest is now open for ages 10 and up!

Stop by the library to pick up your coloring sheet, then let your creativity shine! Use your favorite colors, techniques, and artistic flair to make your masterpiece stand out.

📅 Entries are due by June 30 (with name & phone number on the BACK)
🖍️ Coloring sheets must be picked up at the library
📱 Completed entries will be posted online in July for public voting
🏆 The winning artist will receive a prize!

Whether you're an experienced artist or just enjoy relaxing with a box of colored pencils, we'd love to see what you create.

While you're here, don't forget to sign up for our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program! Summer reading is open to all ages, and there are prizes, activities, and adventures waiting to be discovered.

🌟 Never visited us before? This is the perfect excuse to stop in, explore the library, pick up some books, and join the fun.

Who plans to enter? Tell us your favorite coloring supplies in the comments or tag an artist who would have a ROARING good time with this challenge! 🎨✨

🦕📚 MORE READERS = MORE PRIZES! 📚🦕Our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program is off to an incredible start with 97 reader...
06/03/2026

🦕📚 MORE READERS = MORE PRIZES! 📚🦕

Our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program is off to an incredible start with 97 readers already signed up!

To celebrate, we're announcing a special challenge:

🎉 If we reach 200 Summer Reading Program registrations, we will add ONE EXTRA GRAND PRIZE to EVERY age group! 🎉

That means:
⭐ Read-to-Me
⭐ Independent Readers
⭐ Teens
⭐ Adults

will each receive an additional grand prize drawing, giving everyone even more chances to win!

💚Help us spread the word by inviting your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to join the adventure. Summer Reading is open to all ages, and there's still plenty of time to sign up.
💚 Every registration matters! Even if you're not sure you'll finish a book this summer, signing up still helps the library. Participation numbers are reported to the state and demonstrate how much our community values library services, programs, and reading opportunities. Every reader who signs up helps tell the story of our library's impact.

To participate:
📖 Read physical books checked out from the library
📚 Have a library card
✅ Keep your account in good standing (no fines owed)

Every reader helps us get closer to unlocking those bonus prizes!

We're already halfway to our goal. Can we dig up 103 more readers and reach 200? 🦖

Tag a reading buddy and tell us which grand prize you're hoping to win!

🚗✨ A Big Thank You to the City of New Martinsville! ✨🚗We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the City of New Mart...
06/01/2026

🚗✨ A Big Thank You to the City of New Martinsville! ✨🚗

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the City of New Martinsville for recently repainting the parking lot lines at the library.

This was a much-needed improvement, and we're grateful for the city's continued support of our library and community. Fresh, clearly marked parking spaces not only make our property look great, but they also help improve safety, organization, and accessibility for everyone who visits.

Small improvements like these make a big difference in creating a welcoming and accessible space for our patrons of all ages.

Thank you to the city crews and everyone involved in helping keep our community spaces looking their best. We appreciate your hard work and partnership! 💚📚

Address

160 Washington Street
New Martinsville, WV
26155

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13044554545

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