1984 was a huge season for the Brooke Hills Playhouse. They put on six great shows, and the crew, with some wonderful volunteers, re-sided the barn! Read about it here: https://nolessonplans.com/2026/03/11/brooke-hills-playhouse-a-collective-memoir-part-23-1984/

Don't forget, spring ahead 2 am on Sunday.

Are you a new or expectant parent or guardian?! Recommended for those with Children 1 and under, no income guidelines. Every attendee will leave with a baby resource bag and a baby item that they will choose upon registration. Sign up today 304-737-4444 (call or text) and/or visit the event info . RSVP/Register by May 1st, you MUST be registered to attend. No Walk-Ins. The Pip Team is also looking for vendors whose services might be perfect for these families. Please follow t

Many individuals and families who use library services may have loved ones abroad or have experienced separation due to migration, conflict, or disaster. The RFL program helps reconnect family members who have been separated internationally due to: • Armed conflict • Migration • Natural disasters • Other humanitarian emergencies Services are free, confidential, and available to all individuals regardless of legal status or nationality. Through tracing missing relatives, deliv

WVPB is excited to share that West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s 2026 PBS Kids Writers Contest is now open for K–5 students! Children are invited to write and illustrate their own original stories. Students can submit themselves or teachers are welcome to send in as a class set. Submissions are open through March 31, 2026 , and may be mailed to WVPB or emailed to education@wvpublic.org . We also offer free resources, including activity and brainstorming packets, to help g

If you are looking for Free Tax Prep Services, there are two local options: Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network VITA Services (Drop-Off Sites are by appointment only, you must register) 304-748-7850 ex 9 Ohio County Public Library VITA Services (drop off by appointment only) 304-232-8985

Per the Brooke County EMA, WARMING CENTERS FOR BROOKE COUNTY If needed, Brooke County has 4 warming centers available throughout the county to our residents. Locations: Wellsburg VFD Banquet Center Follansbee Community House Beech Bottom VFD Bethany Community Center If you require a warming center. Please call Brooke County EMA 304-737-5002

Brooke County Libraries are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Please check out some of our resources here on our website and check in with Libby if you're in need of a great read! meet.libbyapp.com

The library is providing a space for the Health Department to provide training for First Aid and CPR. You must sign up through the Brooke County Health Department and provide payment to them as well: 304-737-3665 We have many patrons who ask about this type of training, and we hope that by hosting an event like this, your needs will be met! It will be held in the River Room of the main library location on Saturday, February 14th @ 10:30 am.

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

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

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

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

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!

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the...

The beginning of school means changes from the “free-flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Though these August to September...

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...

April 2025 is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month To showcase the importance of this recognition, the libraries are a...

We are sorry for the misinformation. We have heard that our libraries perform tax prep for individuals. That is not the case and staff...

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...