Form Energy has invited the community to an open house to learn about the company and its first commercial battery factory to be opened on the site of the former Weirton Steel plant.The new operation expects to employ 750 people when operating a full capacity.The open house is set for[Read More…]
Area Events
Prom Dress Sale
Are you still looking for a prom dress or a dress for any other formal event?The Brooke County Support Center still has lots of both long and short dresses and will have a sale Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1447 Main St., Wellsburg.Call 304.748.7850 ext. 1004 or[Read More…]
Celebrate National Library Week April 23-29
Brooke County Public Libraries encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer.Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and ebooks. But there’s so much[Read More…]
Library Hours
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, April 25 for staff development and training.
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, April 26, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Tree Full Of Wonder”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries to Host History Alive Program
Gabriel Arthur will be portrayed by Doug Wood of Hurrincae in a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program at the Brooke County Public Libraries in the River Room, on April 27, at 7pm. The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries invite all to attend their free Annual Spring[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, April 19, 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…]
Teach and Learn
Looking for a way to make an impact in your community? Join a representative from Necco, a local foster care agency, April 19 anytime between 12-2 p.m. for a one-on-one session for information on how you can become a foster parent. No appointment needed. Light refreshments provided.
Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. You will work on creating a button bouquet. Bring a pair of scissors and a glue gun. All other materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie 5000 Blankets, rated PG-13 on Friday, April 21, at 12 p.m.When her husband has a mental breakdown and goes missing, a determined woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement of compassion towards those[Read More…]