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, August 31, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.[Read More…]
Area Events
Annual Peach Festival to be Held
The 60th Annual Peach Festival of St Thomas Episcopal Church will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the church located on Three Springs Dr. in Weirton.Roast beef, pulled pork, and sausage sandwiches with fries and cabbage and noodles will be available for purchase, along with a[Read More…]
Special Music, Worship Service
Jo Ann Davis and Lori Labishak will be sharing in special music and worship at the Wellsburg First Church of God, located at 500 Bethany Pike, Route 67, Wellsburg Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Matcha Sweets Workshop at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, August 4, at 12 p.m. for a “Matcha Sweets Workshop” Japanese Cooking Class presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University. Learn how to create a Matcha Parfait with Manami.Space is limited and registration is required. Call[Read More…]
Mah Jongg Fridays at t he Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library for Mah Jongg Fridays!Do you love to play Mah Jongg? Are you looking for a group to play with? Drop by the library and join the fun! We will play every Friday from 1-3:30 p.m. Bring a set of tiles if you[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library and Brooke Hills Park
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Monday, July 24, at 12 p.m., at the Follansbee Library with a kindness theme and Wednesday, July 19, at 11 a.m., at Brooke Hills Park with a camping theme. Children[Read More…]
Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, July 28, at 12 p.m. for a Japanese Tea Ceremony presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University. Learn and experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Manami.Space is limited and registration is required. Call the circulation[Read More…]
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner to be Held
Rick and Melanie Glover will benefit from a spaghetti dinner set for Friday, July 28, from 12-6 p.m. at the Follansbee Community House, 1425 Main St.They unexpectedly lost their daughter, Annabella Glover, recently.The fund-raiser will help with unexpected expenses like funeral and medical bills as well as further needs of[Read More…]
Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Teddy Bear Picnic
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a stuffed animal sleepover. You can drop off your stuffed animals for a library sleepover anytime between 1-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 20. Pick up your stuffed animals on Friday, July 21, at 12 p.m. and join us for a picnic and[Read More…]