The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION PAYBACK IN DEATH by J. D. Robb. Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin[Read More…]
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Story Hour Registration at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library now has openings for Monday story hour class. Story hour is held from 12–1 p.m. on Monday’s at the Follansbee Library and is open for children ages 2–5 and a caregiver. Children will enjoy a story, craft, games and a snack. Limited space is available.[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, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Appalachian Winter Hauntings: Weird Tales from the[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “Hocus Pocus 2” rated PG on Friday, Oct. 13, at 12 p.m.It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century Sanderson sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school[Read More…]
Explore and Learn “Fossil Fun” Storytime
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening “Fossil Fun” explore and learn storytime on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Dinosaur Lady, interact with the pop-up museum, create a fossil craft, enjoy a snack and have lots of fun with Nick Gardner,[Read More…]
Mini Grant Apps Available
The West Virginia Humanities Council will accept mini grant applications until Oct. 1.The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, serves West Virginia through grants and direct programs in the humanities.The Humanities Council budgets more than $800,000 for grants and programs each year. A variety of grants are[Read More…]
Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available
Applications are now being accepted for historic preservation survey and planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History.Approximately $100,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the U. S. Congress for preservation efforts through the National Park Service Historic[Read More…]
Cloak and Dagger On the Air Presents a Brave New World this Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 30, Cloak and Dagger On the Air returns from its summer hiatus at 4 p.m. at Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 3539 Main Street in Weirton (across from Ferguson Tire Pros).Titled “Brave New World,” the troupe will present a thought-provoking episode in[Read More…]
GFWC WV Collects Food Items
GFWC WV Bethany Woman’s Club participated in the National Day of Service. Members collected food which will be given to the “Back Pack Buddies”.
2023 Wellsburg Applefest Pageant Royalty Announced
The 2023 Wellsburg Applefest Pageant took place on Sunday, Sept. 24, in front of a packed audience at the Wellsburg Moose. Thirty contestants from all over the Ohio Valley competed in formalwear, sportswear, and outfit of choice categories for the opportunity to represent the Wellsburg Applefest, wich will be held[Read More…]