Bessie Smith will be portrayed by Doris Fields of Beckley, in a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program in Celebration of Black History Month in the Brooke County Public Library’s River Room on Feb. 9, at 5:30pm.As the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s, Smith[Read More…]
Area Events
WVNCC Free Aerobics Class
West Virginia Northern Community College will once again be offering a free low-impact aerobics class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. in the first-floor student room.The class begins on Feb. 14 and ends on May 4, and enrollment is continuous through the class.This is a low-impact class with[Read More…]
Membership Drive Underway
The Brooke County Democratic Women and the Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee recently met at the Brooke County Public Library in Wellsburg.Activities for the new year were discussed, and the annual membership drive is under way for the BCDW.Membership is $10. Women must be a resident of Brooke County. The[Read More…]
Show CASA Love Fundraiser Set
Show how much you love and care for the children in the Ohio Valley this Valentine’s Day by participating in the “Show CASA Love” fundraiser Feb. 7-14. encourages Rhonda Stubbs, executive director of the Follansbee-based A Child’s Place CASA, an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates.A Child’s Place CASA of[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “How To Catch A Lovasaurus”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Beginner Yoga Class at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be offering a beginner yoga class with Taylor Provenzano on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6–7 p.m., in the River Room.Establish your foundation in yoga by learning safe alignment and yogic philosophy while engaging in postures, movement, mindfulness and breathwork. Modifications are available for those[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…]
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, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Night of the Hunter: A Thriller”[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Story Time at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn story time with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 2, 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.
Valentine Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. You will work on creating a wooden heart hanger using decoupage. Bring a pair of scissors and a glue gun. All other materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the[Read More…]