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Celebrate National Library Week @ BCPL April 6–12, 2025
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are...
Apr 5, 20252 min read
National Library Week 2025 Proclamation
WHEREAS , libraries spark creativity, fuel imagination, and inspire lifelong learning, offering a space where individuals of all ages can...
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Meet some of the Pinwheel Team!
We shared the images of our libraries having our Pinwheels Up in recognition of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month. Meet some of...
Apr 2, 20251 min read


State Library Numbers
What has a mighty big reach? We hope you said libraries! Check out some of the state-wide statistics! We submit stats each year that...
Mar 19, 20251 min read


IMLS Funding Issues
Over the weekend President Trump signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. We would like to share some...
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Partnerships, investment bettering Follansbee library
WELLSBURG — The history of the Brooke County Public Libraries dates to the late 1890s, having grown out of public groups that wanted a...
Mar 10, 20251 min read
10th St Parking
If you visit the Main library, please do not park on the side of the building on 10th street. Please be cautious this week when driving...
Feb 17, 20251 min read
Tax Forms Are In!
Come on down for your free copies of: Federal Tax Forms 1040 1040 SR 1040 & 1040 SR Instructions State Tax Booklet For 15 cents a page,...
Jan 24, 20251 min read


Library Closed Today 1-20-25
Hello, all! We are closed today for holiday, but we'll be back soon! In the meantime, check out some of our online resources like our web...
Jan 20, 20251 min read
Closed Today
Due to weather conditions, we are closing early for our staff and patron safety. SAHC has canceled the Self Defense Class today as they...
Jan 16, 20251 min read
Closing Early Tonight
Closing early tonight due to road and weather conditions to allow for staff to safely get home. D&D Game Masters have also canceled...
Jan 14, 20251 min read


Brooke Co Public Libraries Closed 1/6/25
The BCPL Board of Trustees are closing both libraries (Brooke Co PL and Follansbee PL) for Monday, January 6, 2025. Their message is...
Jan 5, 20251 min read


Christmas Break- Early Closure & Closings
In observance of Christmas Day being 12/25 & New Years Day 1/1/25. Remember the library locations in Brooke County (Main & Branch) are...
Dec 24, 20241 min read
Branch to Close Early Today 12/11/24
The Follansbee Branch will close early today at Noon. We are sorry for the inconvenience!
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Pumkins Back On Track!
Huge thank you to Fonces in Wellsburg for helping us replace the pumpkins, and so quickly as well! Those famlies signed up will receive a...
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Pumpkin Issues!
In the words of Peg + Cat, a PBS kids show, "we have a BIG problem. " Please bear with us this morning! Half our pumpkins for the...
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Huge Thank You!
Thank you to our Patrons for your patience this past Wednesday as we were closed at our Branch for some on-going projects! We now ask our...
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Labor Day- Closed Today
In observance of today being Labor Day. Remember the library locations in Brooke County (Main & Branch) are closed today and will reopen...
Sep 1, 20241 min read


Visiting the library? Need assistive technology?
Are you visiting the libraries soon? Need some assistive technology items that might make your visit a bit easier? No worries! We have...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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