The 4th annual Quilts Among Friends quilt show hosted by the B-Town Quilters will be held Saturday and Sunday, Stept. 12 and 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, at the Burgettstown Library, located at 2 Kerr St., Burgettstown, PA.The library will be transformed with a display of over 70[Read More…]
Area Events
Domestic Arts Contest Set
Do you think you have the best apple pie? How about the best tomatoes? Now’s your time to shine!Enter the Brooke County Fair’s Domestic Arts Contest sponsored by the Brooke County Farmers Market. Entry forms are due by Sept. 11 and can be mailed to 140 Gist Lane, Wellsburg, WV[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 an adults-only Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie The Devil Wears Prada 2 rated PG-13 on Friday, August 14 at 12 p.m.Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury[Read More…]
Roadsides in Bloom Submissions
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking submissions for the 24th annual “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest.The free calendar features photos of wildflowers growing naturally along West Virginia roadways. The deadline for entries is Friday, Sept. 11.Submissions must meet the following qualifications:Photographs must be taken in West Virginia.Photos[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
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, August 27 at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “Wand Smoke: Broken” by MarQuese Liddle. You[Read More…]
Brooke County Public Libraries Unveil Seed Library
The Brooke County Public Libraries are excited to unveil its new Seed Library. It has been a project the Director has tried to get up off the ground for the past five years or so, but lacked the unit to help hold and organize the seeds. Last year the library[Read More…]
Lunch and A Play with Brooke Hills Playhouse
Join members of the cast of Brooke Hills Playhouse’s production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” for a reading of the story. Plus, see excerpts from the show, interact with the characters, and ask the actors questions on Thursday, July 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke[Read More…]
“Dinosaur Train” and Fun Activities at the Library
The Brooke County Library in partnership with WV Public Broadcasting will be showing “Dinosaur Train – What’s at the Center of the Earth?” on Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. in the River Room.Join Mr. Conductor and Pteranodon family as they go on a very special underground adventure! Children will[Read More…]
Lunch and Play at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library, pick up a free lunch for children 18 and younger and play in the children’s room while supplies last, from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on July 28.Parents/guardians must provide direct supervision. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. This will be a[Read More…]