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…]
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Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be open from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Good Friday, April 9. They will be open normal hours on Saturday, April 8.
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, April 6 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.
Story Hour with the Easter Bunny at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and munch with the Easter Bunny on Wednesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, munch with the Easter Bunny and lots of fun! The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available.[Read More…]
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE KILLING OF INNOCENTS by Deborah Crombie. On a rainy November evening, trainee doctor Sasha Johnson hurries through the evening crowd in London’s historic Russell Square. Out of the darkness, someone jostles her as they brush past. A moment later, Sasha stumbles,[Read More…]
Being a Good Parent and Child: Today’s Sandwich Generation Under Pressure
Many adults today are juggling the demands of work, household upkeep, finances and school-aged children, while also caring for an aging parent. This group, known as the sandwich generation, may feel more like a panini — pressed and grilled between the weight of their caregiving duties. According to a recent[Read More…]
Campaign Combats Underage Drinking
Underage drinking levels are at historic lows, and one way to continue this trend is to prevent teens’ access to alcohol. The We Don’t Serve Teens campaign, first developed in 2006, is a community-level collaboration of alcohol suppliers, retailers and distributors working with parents and prevention groups to curb underage[Read More…]
How Financial Planners Can Advance Equality
Financial planning is about helping individuals and families make sound financial decisions that enable them to achieve their life goals. When financial planners provide these services to diverse clients, they help bridge the gaps between different communities.A growing body of research shows that minority communities in the United States are[Read More…]
Brooke County Library to Host Movie Screener
The Brooke County Libraries would like to invite the public to watch a screener that they are hosting of a documentary movie at its main location, located at 945 Main St., WellsburgIn the shadow of the pandemic, a small town rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore in its hour[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only Recipe Club.Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]