Due to air quality, the Follansbee Public Library's Courtyard will remain locked and closed for the foreseeable future. As soon as it is not an issue, we welcome all patrons and families back to the area for relaxation and play.

As you may know, the National Book Festival is August 22 and one of West Virginia's Great Reads selection is A Culinary History of West Virginia: From Ramps to Pepperoni Rolls. They would love to feature a digital cookbook available for download that has a variety of family favorites and West Virginia-themed recipes shared by library teams statewide. To do that, they need our help! If you have a recipe you'd like to share, please do so using the form below. Submissions are

Below is a link to the ALA Action Center. Why share it you ask? Great question. The internet that you as a patron use when you utilize any of the Brooke County Public Libraries, Public Access Computers (PACS), and/or WiFi connection points, is provided in support by the State Library, which files eRate each year to help reduce internet costs and makes the bill more affordable for them to pay for many libraries in WV. If we were to lose eRate, the Library Section would not be

We are closed today for the 4th of July! We hope you'll check out an ebook today and join us later this week when we reopen. To check out our ebook resources go to the Libby app or https://wvreads.overdrive.com/ with your library card. To get more information on our holiday schedule, events, and such, or to just entertain yourself with our blog and online resources, go to our main page at Home | BrookeCoPubLibraries.

We are closed today for Juneteenth and tomorrow for West Virginia Day! We hope you'll check out an ebook this weekend and stop in next week when we reopen. To check out our ebook resources go to the Libby app or https://wvreads.overdrive.com/ with your library card. To get more information on our holiday schedule, events, and such, or to just entertain yourself with our blog and online resources, go to our main page at Home | BrookeCoPubLibraries

Empowering Independence: WVABLE Advisory Board Update The WVABLE Savings Program hosted a virtual Advisory Board meeting in late-April to share program updates. West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack welcomed representatives from more than 20 organizations dedicated to advocating for West Virginians with disabilities. Treasurer Pack expressed his gratitude for the board’s commitment to spreading program awareness. Because of the group's support and partnership, more individ

We are closed today in honor of Memorial Day! We hope you'll check out an ebook today and join us later this week when we reopen. To check out our ebook resources go to the Libby app or https://wvreads.overdrive.com/ with your library card. To get more information on our holiday schedule, events, and such, or to just entertain yourself with our blog and online resources, go to our main page at Home | BrookeCoPubLibraries

For those parents registered for tomorrow's Baby Safety Shower, know that it is STILL on. (Registration is CLOSED). The Brooke County Partners in Prevention teams grant is held by the CASA office in Follansbee. The Brooke County PIP group is still set to service everyone who is registered only, at the main library in Wellsburg!

Sharing on behalf of the BHJ MPC After 118 years of continuous service, less time for repairs, it is officially the end of the Historic Market Street Bridge. Community members and constituents are encouraged to attend one or both public meetings regarding the bridge's replacement. These meetings will help discuss impacts and if we truly need this historic bridge replaced—or not. The meetings will introduce alternative alignments for a new bridge connecting Steubenville, OH at

"How you feel can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall mental health. How you react to your experiences and feelings can change over time. Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. Flip each card below for checklists on how to improve your health in each area. Click on the images to read articles about each topic. You can also print the checklists sepa

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SPOTTED A BEE SWARM? Help protect bees and your community. Swarmed is a free public resource that connects you with local beekeepers to safely relocate honey bees.

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