Come along and learn practical self-defense techniques and build confidence at the Brooke County Public Library. The Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center, Inc. will be providing Empowerment Self Defense Workshops. Part 1 of the workshop will be help on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5–7 p.m. and part 2[Read More…]
Area Events
Self-Defense Class Set
The Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center will present two free programs on practical self-defense techniques and building confidence. The events will take place Thursday, Jan. 16 and Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5-7 p.m.Those involved with the programs include Teresa Richmond, a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga and[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie White Bird, rated PG-13 on Friday, Dec. 20.The story of Julian’s grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France. Seeking shelter in a small village, she finds a family who takes[Read More…]
Story Hour and Snacks with Santa at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and snacks with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, snack with Santa and lots of fun! Santa will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551[Read More…]
Friends of the Library Offering Santa Letters
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from Santa Claus, are once again sending personalized letters from Santa to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be visiting them soon. parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends may request to[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie It Ends With Us rated PG-13 on Friday, Dec. 13, at 12 p.m.It Ends With Us tells the empowering story of Lily Bloom. Grappling with a painful past, Lily embarks on a new life in Boston and opens her own flower[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Wild Robot rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “There’s An Elf In Your Book”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Tai Chi Class Offered at Brooke County 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…]
Festival of Wreaths to be Held
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be holding its first Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Brooke County Public Library in the River Room. Silent bids will be accepted for an assortment of donated wreaths. There will be a minimum[Read More…]