The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. One Comic Book per patron while supplies last. A variety of comics are available
Area Events
Free Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. You will create a paper flower cupcake gift box. All materials will be provided. Bring a glue gun.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat[Read More…]
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 4 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 for staff development and training.
Celebrate the Annual Spring Friends Event
Theodore Roosevelt will be portrayed by Gene Worthington of Fayetteville, in a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program in Celebration of the Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries Annual Spring Event, in the Brooke County Public Library’s River Room on April 25, at 7pm. This program is also[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, April 24 at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Earth Day, Birthday”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Pancake Breakfast
Bethany Memorial Church, located at 31 East Campus Dr., Bethany will hold a pancake/sausage/drink breakfast Saturday, April 20, from 8-10 a.m. at the church. Cost is $10 per person. Everyone is welcome.
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Next Goal Wins rated PG-13 on Friday, April 19.Based on a true story, this heartfelt, underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the[Read More…]
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, April 17, 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…]
BHP Announces Auditions
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces auditions will be held for the first three shows in the 53rd season on Saturday, April 6, at the Brooke Hills Park Clubhouse. Anyone interested in performing in local theater is welcome to audition.“The Kitchen Witches” is a comedy requiring 2 women and 2 men in[Read More…]
WVNCC to Host Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is hosting a near Total Solar Eclipse viewing event on Monday, April 8, from 2-4 p.m., at the B&O Building back plaza on the Wheeling Campus. The Eclipse will reach near totality at 98% between 3:12 p.m. and 3:14 p.m. in Wheeling.Hosted by the[Read More…]