The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Library’s Collection: ADULT FICTION AN UNQUIET PEACE by Shaina Steinberg. As an undercover operative for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II, Evelyn Bishop routinely embarked on deadly missions. By contrast, civilian life should be simple. Yet[Read More…]
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Monday-Friday, Dec. 1-5.Older adults (65 and older) account for approximately 18 percent of the U.S. population.For that demographic, mobility and independence are vital to staying engaged and active in their communities. But age-related changes or medications may impact an older individual’s driving ability.The West[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale rated PG on Friday, Dec. 12, at 12 p.m.The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Smurfs rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m.When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.Popcorn and water will be provided. Call[Read More…]
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding storybook yoga for children and caregivers on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m., in the River Room with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga.Read, Move and Breathe. A yoga class and storytime rolled into one. Bring a mat or towel and join us for[Read More…]
WLU Expands Master of Arts in Education Program with Two New Innovative Concentrations
West Liberty University has announced the launch of two new concentrations within its fully online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program: Inclusive and Trauma-Responsive Teaching and Integrated STEAM Teaching. These additions further strengthen WLU’s commitment to preparing educators with advanced skills that meet the rapidly evolving needs of today’s[Read More…]
Stealing Public Water and Damaging Hydrants
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia wants you to know that damaging a fire hydrant anywhere in this state is illegal, as is taking water from a water system without paying for it.Ultimately, when a utility’s service is diverted to an unauthorized[Read More…]
Bethany College Announces New Bethany Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care and Ministry
Bethany College is launching a new Introduction to Pastoral Care and Ministry course through Bethany Online. The five-week course, which runs from Jan. 12 through Feb. 13, 2026, is designed to strengthen the skills and spiritual formation of pastors, chaplains, and lay leaders while allowing participants to deepen their understanding[Read More…]
Honor Tree to be Displayed at State Capitol
Gov. Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey have invited all West Virginians to take part in the state holiday tradition of submitting photos of loved ones who serve or served in the U. S. Military or as first responders.Those photographs will be featured on the annual Honor Trees displayed[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower So glad you all enjoyed the Tea Talk last week. I received this from one of my readers: “I’ve always considered the art of making and enjoying tea to be a very soothing ritual. The whole experience of it just has a special feeling.…… You’re making[Read More…]