Applications are now being accepted for matching (50-50) historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History.Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Applications must be submitted through[Read More…]
Area Events
Free Strength Training Workout For Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence-based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves even[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Brooke County Library to Screen Documentary
Brooke County Public Library will host a screening of A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting, courtesy of GoodDocs, followed by a live panel discussion of individuals joining us via zoom, on February 4, 2025 from 12pm-2pm.On October 27, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, murdering[Read More…]
Euchre Tournament
A euchre tournament will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m., at the Follansbee American Legion. Signups will begin at 1 p.m. The cost to buy in will be $10.
Lions to Celebrate Anniversary
The Follansbee Lions Club will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a dinner Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m., at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern.Present and past club members, along with supporters, are invited to attend the event. The cost will be $25. Reservations should be made by Jan. 30 by calling[Read More…]
Festival of Nations to be Held
The Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center will hold the 12th-annual Festival of Nations event, Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Weirton Millsop Community Center.Admission is free. The event will feature food, dance and music, organizers stated.For information, visit weirtonmuseum.com.
WV Author Book Talk at the Library
Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library with WV Author, Dr. Christina Fisanick on Friday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., in the River Room.The author will be discussing their book: Pulling the Thread: Untangling Wheeling History. Listen to excerpts from their book while they[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Happy Birthday Fiona”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Brooke County Friends to Meet at the Library
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be meeting at the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 1:30 p.m. The Board invites all to attend with the intent to prepare for upcoming events, plan for new ones, and get updates on what is going on in[Read More…]