MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — Libraries today go beyond checking out books...

The Martins Ferry Public Library is starting its fall speaker series, featuring a variety of topics.

Some of the titles of the talks are Bigfoot Is Real, Monsters of Ohio, and Penitentiary Experiences.

Some are light, funny, and family-friendly.

One is about telepathy and mind-reading.

Others, like 'Paranormal Nightmare,' are darker and scarier.

The Unexplainable Explained is our fall speaker series this year here at the library. We have everything coming in from podcasters to paranormal investigators to Mothman and Tom Phoolery. Everything is free and open to the public. And there is no registration required."

Some of them include real mysteries from Belmont County.

There's Egypt Valley History & Lore and

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