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, Oct. 29 for staff development and training.
Area Events
Salvation Army Applications
The Salvation Army in Brooke and Hancock counties is accepting acceptations for Angel Tree and Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets through Oct. 31.Applications are by appointment only at the Wellsburg Service Center, 401 Commerce Street, for Brooke County applicants. Brooke County applicants may call 304.737.0071 to set up an appointment.Hancock County[Read More…]
Murder Mystery Dinner to be Held
Brooke Hills Playhouse Mystery Players will hold a murder mystery dinner Saturday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m., at Beech Bottom Christian Church, Third and High Street, Beech Bottom.Cost is $30 per person. Reservations must be made no later than Saturday, Oct. 19 and can be made by calling Arline at[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
Meet A Blue and Gold Macaw at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will host Jean Czernek and her blue and gold Macaw, Vito on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., in the River Room.Learn about Vito’s rescue, training, career and exciting life of more than 40 years. The bird is trained and gentle. Cameras are permitted to[Read More…]
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding Storybook Yoga for Child & Caregivers on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 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…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Boogeyman, rated PG-13 on Friday, Oct. 18.Still reeling from the tragic death of their mother, a teenage girl and her younger sister find themselves plagued by a sadistic presence in their house and struggle to get their grieving father to pay attention[Read More…]
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, October 17, at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West[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, Oct. 16, 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…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “A Quiet Place: Day One” rated PG-13 on Friday, Oct. 11, at 12 p.m.When Samira returns home to New York City, her simple trip turns into a harrowing nightmare when mysterious creatures that hunt by sound attack. Accompanied by her cat[Read More…]