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, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “Mr. Dickens and His Carol” by Samantha[Read More…]
Area Events
Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a pumpkin decorating contest on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the River Room. Judging will take place at 12 p.m. by members of the Friends of the Library. Winners will be announced at 12:30.The contest is open to children[Read More…]
WV Author Book Talk at the Library
Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library with WV Author Pete Kavadas on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. in the River Room.Listen to excerpts from Pete’s book “Most Unlikely To Succeed” while he discusses his writing journey and provide interesting details you may[Read More…]
Free “Eating Smart. Being Active” Nutrition Classes at the Library
Join us at the Follansbee Library for free “Eating Smart. Being Active” classes offered by the WVU Extension Office. This interactive, hands-on class consists of a series of lessons designed to teach participants how to make healthy lifestyle choices and be more physically active. Participants will learn how to cook[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Journal Junkies at the Library
Do you like to keep a record of where you have been, what you cooked, or to jot down your thoughts? Join like-minded people for a monthly drop-in creative session at the Brooke County Public Library on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 12–2 p.m.Bring your own journal(s) along with materials[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “Breadwinner” rated PG on Friday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m.A supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, switching roles with her breadwinner husband. He struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Toy Story 5 rated PG on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call the[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Join us for the Mountain Readers Become Leaders! Literacy Initiative. Children will enjoy the story “Little Red and Big, Bad Fred” by WV native, author and illustrator, Ashley Belote[Read More…]
Play and Connect at the Library
Join us every Saturday anytime between 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Brooke County Public Library and every Friday anytime between 10–11:30 a.m. and play, build, socialize, and learn together with a variety of exciting toys and games to help develop hand-eye coordination and STEAM concepts.Parents/guardians must[Read More…]