The Brooke County Library will be holding Dungeons and Dragons classes on Tuesdays from 6–9 p.m. Library volunteers, Game Masters Daniel Melching and David Nixon, will be instructing the classes that are open to middle and high school students.You will learn how to create characters, battle evil creatures, and save[Read More…]
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Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny rated PG-13 on Friday, Dec. 8, at 12 p.m.Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE SECRETS WE LEFT BEHIND by Soraya Lane. Occupied France, 1940. When the staff at a field hospital draw straws to find out who will join the evacuation from Dunkirk, Nurse Cate[Read More…]
Play and Connect at the Library
Join us every Saturday anytime between 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Brooke County Public Library and play, build, socialize, and learn together with a variety of exciting toys and games to help develop hand-eye coordination and STEAM concepts.Parents/guardians must provide direct supervision.Ages birth to six years[Read More…]
DHHR Offers Assistant with Propane Heating Expenses
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has announced a supplemental payment to assist eligible residents with propane heating expenses for the 2023-24 winter season. Residents who used propane for heating and who received a regular Low Income Energy Assistance Program payment this past winter will receive an[Read More…]
WV DNR to Feature Wildlife Paintings in 2024 Calendar
Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 40th anniversary edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 14, 2024, to send their artwork to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.Each year, the DNR selects 12 paintings for its award-winning calendar based on[Read More…]
Poetry Out Loud Registration Set
The 2024 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for Friday, Dec. 8.All West Virginia public and private high schools and homeschool associations are invited to participate in the free educational program, which is sponsored annually by the West Virginia Dep. of Arts, Culture and History[Read More…]
Bethany College Celebrates Professor Collaros’ Last Lecture
It was an evening filled with music, history, and heartfelt memories as Bethany College bid farewell to Professor Pandel Collaros, a revered figure in the world of music education, during his final lecture. Collaros took the stage one last time to deliver an unforgettable performance, leaving the audience in awe[Read More…]
United Way Honors Jamie Bordas with Building A Better Community Award
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley hosted the Building a Better Community breakfast on Monday, November 20th. Jamie Bordas, a long-time United Way supporter, was honored with the Building a Better Community award. Mr. Bordas has supported the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and their partner agencies for[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION NOBLE BEGINNINGS by L. T. Ryan. In March of 2002, while the eyes of the world focused on Afghanistan, Jack Noble finds himself on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq. A Marine in[Read More…]