A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, June 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Simply Lies” by David Baldacci. You will[Read More…]
Area Events
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day and Friday, June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, June 21.
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, June 18, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Watercolor Weaving Workshop for Young Adults and Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a watercolor weaving workshop for ages 16 and older on Tuesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. Learn basic color theory and then apply these principles to create an art piece that weaves together two separate watercolor samples into one finished work. Come join[Read More…]
“Color Our World” 2025 Summer Reading Program
Brooke County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World”. This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. Our program is designed[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Paddington in Peru,” rated PG on Friday, June 13, at 12 p.m.“Paddington In Peru” follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey[Read More…]
Author Storytime and Visit at the Library
Children’s author, Colleen Driscoll will be visiting the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, June 10, at 11 a.m., for a special storytime. She will be reading her book “Sienna Searches for Summer”. Summer is here, and clues of the new season are everywhere. Join Sienna as she searches for summer[Read More…]
BHP to Hold Last Auditions for the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse will hold its last two auditions for the 54th season on Saturday, June 14, at the Playhouse.Director Chelsey Barnhart from Wellsburg will hold auditions for the children ’ s show, “ The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at 10 a.m. This dramatization of C. S. Lewis’s[Read More…]
2025 Community VBS to be Held
Several Wellsburg churches are working together to offer a Vacation Bible School program. The event will be held from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on June 9, 10, and 11 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg on the corner of 9th and Charles Street.VBS is open to preschool children (age 4)[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it into the[Read More…]