The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE by Alissa Lee. Harvard promised them everything. At eighteen years old, six young women had ambitious futures ahead: bright careers, love affairs, an education that would open doors for the[Read More…]
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Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be closed Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
250th Birthday Celebration at the Library
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, July 3 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for all ages!*Declaration of Independence*Constitution of the United States*John Adams Presentation*Kid’s Story and Crafts*Snacks for All*Tour the ADBC MuseumThe program is presented by the Brooke County Library and the ADBC Museum. Register[Read More…]
Chalk Art – Kid’s Craft for Ages 8 and Up
Create chalk art pictures at the Brooke County Library on Thursday, July 2 at 11 a.m. for ages 8 and up. All materials provided.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Summer Reading Story Hour at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding Story Hour with Miss Kim on Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 11 a.m. in the River Room and on Monday, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 12 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Follansbee Library with an[Read More…]
Patriotic Craft and S’Mores Dip at the Library
Come craft and snack with us at The Brooke County Library on Tuesday, June 30 at 11 a.m. Create a flag pin to take home and make and share patriotic s’mores dip. All materials providedLimited space is available. Registration is required. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your[Read More…]
Cameron “Cam” Puskarich
CAMERON “CAM” PUSKARICH, 79, of Wellsburg, WV passed away June 22, 2026, at Wellsburg Health Care, Wellsburg, WV. He was born October 13, 1946, in Bethany, WV to the late Frank and Irene DeGarmo Puskarich. Cam retired from Koppers and was an Army Veteran during Vietnam. He is survived by[Read More…]
Kenneth M. Lemasters, Jr.
KENNETH M. LEMASTERS, JR., 80, of Follansbee, WV passed away June 21, 2026, at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV. He was born March 20, 1946, to the late Kenneth M. and Virginia Colley Lemasters Sr., Kenny retired from the WVDOT, State Road, Brooke County. In addition to his parents, he was[Read More…]
William Stephen “Steve” Riska, II
WILLIAM STEPHEN “STEVE” RISKA, II, 70, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. He was born August 30, 1955 in Wheeling, WV, to the late William “Bill” S. Riska and Jeanne S. Riska. Steve was a 1973 graduate of Brooke High School who then went on to[Read More…]
Denny James Ohler
DENNY JAMES OHLER, 70, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his residence under the care of his wife, daughter and granddaughter with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Denny was born on March 16, 1956, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of James Albert[Read More…]