The Brooke County Library will be holding storybook Yoga for children and caregivers on Wednesday, Feb., 26, at 5 p.m., in the River Room with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga. Read, move and breathe. A yoga class and storytime rolled into one. Bring a mat or towel and join us[Read More…]
Area Events
Seed Starting Class to be Held
The Tri-State Area Master Gardeners will present a seed starting class Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m., at the Brooke County Public Library River Room, 945 Main St., Wellsburg. Topics covered during the class will include seeds, soil, fertilizer, containers, light and much more.
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Here rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 21.Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human experiencesBring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Popcorn and[Read More…]
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 5 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 for staff development and training.
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, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Light We Carry” by Michele Obama.[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Wicked rated PG on Friday, Feb. 14, at 12 p.m.Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Glinda, a popular[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Despicable Me 4” rated PG on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m.Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Popcorn and water will be[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Turkey’s Valentine Surprise”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
AARP WV Community Challenge Grant Program Applications Now Open
AARP West Virginia has invited community organizations and local government across the state to apply for AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge grant program.The grant program, now in its ninth year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great[Read More…]
SMART529 Essay Contest Launches
State Treasurer Larry Pack has launched the statewide SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student and teacher essay contest.“As a parent and a grandparent, I know how important it is to invest in our children because they are the future and our legacy,” Pack said.“That’s why we are here today –[Read More…]