The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WHO WILL REMEMBER by C. S. Harris. “August 1816. England is in the grip of what will become known as the Year Without a Summer. Facing the twin crises of a harvest-destroying volcanic winter[Read More…]
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“Color Our World” 2025 Summer Reading Program
Brooke County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World”. This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. Our program is designed[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding Storybook Yoga for children and caregivers on Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.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[Read More…]
Kid’s Boat Races at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding boat races for kids on Tuesday, July 1, at 12 p.m.. Participants will create their own boat and race in our regatta! Registration is required. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Students Honored at Golden Horseshoe Ceremonies
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 223 Eighth grade students from West Virginia middle schools, public charter schools and the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind as 2025 Knights of the Golden Horseshoe today at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. These top-scoring students[Read More…]
Bethany College Launches New Online Cybersecurity Program
As cyberattacks continue to escalate across industries, Bethany College is stepping up to meet the demand for highly trained cybersecurity professionals. The College announces the launch of its new Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Certification Program—an intensive, five-week online course designed to prepare students and professionals for high-impact careers in[Read More…]
AG Warns of Chinese Vaping Products, Disguised as Smart Devices
West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey issued a consumer alert about Chinese vape products that look like smartphones and other smart devices, which may be attractive to youth. These products hide the fact that they are vaping devices, making them harder for parents to detect.Chinese vape products are flooding into[Read More…]
Wellsburg American Legion Post 34 News
Post 34 Wellsburg American Legion Baseball Team will host “American Legion Day” on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m., at the Brooke High School baseball field to honor veterans and raise money in support of veterans.Beginning June 25, all games will be played at 6 p.m. The first game will[Read More…]
DMV Announces Streamlined CDL Medical Certification Process
Effective Monday, June 23, holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) in West Virginia will no longer be required to submit a Medical Examiner’s Certificate to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Instead, the medical provider conducting the physical examination will directly enter the information into a secure database,[Read More…]