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Looking for Volunteer Work?
The Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network needs monthly Volunteers! Food Security Team Volunteer Opportunities Chester Pantry - 1st Tuesday of every month 10am-4pm Weirton Pantry - 2nd Wednesday of every month 9am-5pm Wellsburg Pantry - 3rd Friday of every month 9am-3pm For more info and to sign up, call Rita Hawkins 304-748-7850 x 1002
Nov 31 min read


Wellsburg Christmas Parade
Save the New Date and Time of the Wellsburg Christmas Parade! New information released from the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce:...
Nov 21 min read


McKinney-Vento Act Info for Local Families
The Brooke County Schools have made significant progress in improving attendance across the county, and by also prioritizing outreach to families facing challenges such as homelessness—particularly those who may qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act. For more information, contact Lori McLaughlin, the local McKinney-Ventor Local Liason at the Brooke County Schools: 304-737-3781
Oct 281 min read


SMART529 When I Grow Up Essay Contest
Shared on Behalf of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office "Our SMART529 program launched the 2025-26 “When I Grow Up” Essay Contest for students in K-5 grades. This is the 19 th year for this successful contest. We have altered the timeline to better align with the academic year, so we hope teachers will find value in using this contest in the classroom. Attached is a flyer with more information for all K-5 teachers/principals/counselors. Students and teachers can ente
Oct 271 min read


BCPL @ the Health Fair!
Come visit our Director at the Brooke County Senior Center until noon today! She will have pre-packaged bags of info great for seniors and their families that may help them!
Oct 161 min read


Voter's Registration Day 9/16/25
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the...
Sep 91 min read


Preparing for the Back to School Year?
The beginning of school means changes from the “free-flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Though these August to September...
Aug 151 min read


Have You Followed the Engaging Families WV Facebook Page Yet?
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out and follow the Engaging Families WV Facebook page! This is Brooke County BOE's go-to space...
Aug 151 min read
Child Abuse Prevention Month - Pinwheels
April 2025 is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month To showcase the importance of this recognition, the libraries are a...
Apr 11 min read
No Tax Prep
We are sorry for the misinformation. We have heard that our libraries perform tax prep for individuals. That is not the case and staff...
Feb 101 min read


Special December Storytimes
The library is hosting a local Church which will use our meeting room to put on their own program that any child can attend. This is a...
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Local Figurehead Is Remembered
A local patron visited the library recently and had a handwritten letter to share. It was something that her grandchildren had worked on...
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Congratulations to the Classes of 2024!
Congratulation to not only our local Brooke High School Class of 2024, but all individuals in our communities who graduated already or...
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Public Comment Period Open for Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan
The Region XI Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan Update is now available for public comment. Click on the link...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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