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, June 29, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert. You will[Read More…]
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Stuffed Animal Workshop at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a free stuffed animal workshop at 11 a.m. at the Wellsburg Library and 5 p.m. at the Follansbee Library on Thursday, June 15. Children will stuff their own Teddy Bear! Limited spaces are available and registration is required. Call[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Monday, June 12, at 12 p.m., at the Follansbee Library with a camping theme and Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m., in the River Room of the Wellsburg Library, with[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION HOPEFULLY EVER AFTER by Beth Wiseman. Sixteen-year-old Eden Hale doesn’t want to be defined by her current circumstances. With absent parents and a troubled past, Eden refuses to become what people expect.[Read More…]
How a Rate Case Works
By: West Virginia PSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane With several rate cases pending before the Public Service Commission (PSC) this year, I thought it might be helpful to explain what happens when a utility applies for a rate increase.The original rate case filing consists of testimony from utility officials and[Read More…]
Summer Reading Program Kicking-Off with Scavenger Hunt at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be kicking-off its 2023 “All Together Now” Camp Kindness Summer Reading Program with a Scavenger Hunt on Monday, June 5, from 12–2:30 p.m. The latest start time for the scavenger hunt is 2 p.m. The hunt is open for ages 2–18.Families will visit businesses[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. in the River Room with a camping theme. Children will enjoy a story, songs, and camping themed crafts and snacks. Limited spaces are available and registration is[Read More…]
WV Old-Growth Forest Program at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. for a WV Old-Growth Forest Program.Join Doug Wood, a retired DEP Water-Quality Official and an Educator for the state’s Master Naturalist Program, as he talks about his quest in identifying Old Growth Forest (OGF) around[Read More…]
Family Movies at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing family movies during the month of June.June 7 – “Wonder” Rated PG – 4 p.m.June 9 – “Inside Out” Rated PG – 12 p.m.June 14 – “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood” Rated PG – 4 p.m.June 16 – “RV” Rated PG – 12[Read More…]
Bethany Welcomes Moore As Director of Development Activities
The Office of Institutional Advancement and Bethany College are excited to welcome Shelly Moore as the director of development activities. Moore comes from Washington Health System, where she served as their development coordinator for over three years. In this position, Moore oversaw 80,000 donor records, managed giving campaigns, and helped[Read More…]