The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) joins organizations and advocates from across the nation in recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.Governor Jim Justice also proclaimed[Read More…]
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Quarter Auction to be Held
The Brooke County Fair will hold a quarter auction Sunday, April 14, at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with the auction beginning at 1:30 p.m.There will also be a Chinese Auction, concessions, and free prizes.Admission is $5, which includes one bidding paddle. Extra paddles will[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Let’s talk about spring! Some of you may think “Oh no…. it’s time to cut grass again!” or “Good grief, I better get the lawn service here, look at all these dandelions already!” Spring is most definitely a very busy time of year. We are regaining[Read More…]
BCPL Receives Summer Reading Funding from ELKS
You might be seeing something about Adventure Begins at Your Library at the Brooke Library locations this summer. What it is referring to is the theme for the Libraries biggest program for all ages of the year: Summer Reading. The 2024 Theme that they are a part of is from[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE by Lisa Gardner. Frankie Elkin is an expert at finding the missing persons that the rest of the world has forgotten, but even she couldn’t have anticipated this latest[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, April 25, at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. You[Read More…]
Japanese Sushi Cooking Workshop
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, April 12, at 12 p.m. for a Japanese Cooking Workshop and learn how to make Takoyaki, a popular Japanese street food. The workshop is presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University.Space is limited and registration is[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Migration rated PG on Thursday, April 11, at 5 p.m.The animated film tells the story of a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation.Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, April 10, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Over In The Forest”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Lawrence M. “Larry” Freeman, Sr.
LAWRENCE M. “LARRY” FREEMAN, SR., 81, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH. Born on November 7, 1942, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late John A. and Helen Virginia (Cragle) Freeman. In addition to his parents, Larry[Read More…]