West Virginia Statewide Read Aloud 2025
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Monday, August 4th
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Dine to Donate
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Texas Roadhouse |
Kanawha |
Texas Roadhouse, 103 RHL Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309 |
August 4, 2025 |
3:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Tuesday, August 5th
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Join the June Harless Center for a read aloud event on campus at the Memorial Student Center Plaza
- Special Guest Reader
- Shaved Ice
- Book Giveaway
- Pictures with Life-sized Dolly Cutout
- Kid-friendly Activities!
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June Harless Center |
Cabell County |
Marshall University Memorial Student Center Plaza |
August 5, 2025 |
9:00am – 11:00am (read aloud at 9:30) |
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Join us for a heartwarming Facebook Live read aloud of the beloved children’s book Corduroy by Don Freeman—an unforgettable story about a teddy bear in search of a home and a button.
- A live reading of Corduroy
- Fun facts about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- An opportunity for children to share their favorite books in the comments
- A quick guide on how to register for free monthly books
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United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties |
Monongalia and Preston Counties |
Facebook Live on the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties Facebook page |
August 5, 2025 |
11:00am |
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Wednesday, August 6th
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Paden City Public Library |
Wetzel County |
Paden City |
August 6, 2025 |
11:00am |
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Mason County Schools |
Mason County |
Mason County Fair |
August 6, 2025 |
11:00am |
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Swaney Memorial Library |
Hancock County |
New Cumberland |
August 6, 2025 |
1:00pm |
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Shady Spring Branch Library |
Raleigh County |
Shady Spring Branch Library |
August 6, 2025 |
10:00am |
Thursday, August 7th
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Jackson County Public Library |
Jackson County |
Ripley, WV |
August 7, 2025 |
12:00pm |
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Pineville Public Library |
Wyoming County |
Pineville Public Library |
August 7, 2025 |
11:00am |
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Friday, August 8th
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WIC |
Mercer County |
Bluefield WIC Clinic |
August 8th, 2025 |
10:00am – 12:00pm |
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Saturday, August 9th
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Raleigh County Public Library |
Raleigh County |
221 North Kanawha Street Beckley, WV |
August 9th, 2025 |
12:00pm |
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Jamie Lima, West Virginia State Director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Marshall University June Harless Center
jamie.lima@marshall.edu
Previous Year 2024 Read Aloud Partners and Events
