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Time Capsule Letter Drive
The Brooke County Public Library and the National ADBC Museum & Research Center will be home to a Brooke County 250th-themed Time Capsule, courtesy of the Brooke County Commission. In celebration of the digital age, we will be burying a flash drive filled with eLetters on any topic that our patrons want to share. A letter to a loved one, a letter of a funny family story, a history of a veteran in your family, a list of well wishes for a friend, etc. The capsule will be dug
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BCPL Staff Review 8-27-26
Right to Remain By James Grippando Release Date: January 6, 2026 Ebook Available from WV Reads! https://wvreads.overdrive.com/media/11807129 3.5 Stars - In spite of the fact, Grippando was writing domestic and twisty thrillers way before it was mainstream, some interest in his books seem to have fallen away. On one hand, it's unfortunate because he's a very talented writer and he created a great cast of characters decades ago. On the other, it's hard to get past a few things.
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BCPL Aug. 2026 Inside the Library
Welcome back to our library exploration posts! We're sharing little spots in our libraries you might not know about or might not appreciate. This June, we're showcasing our Honor Shelves. No, the shelves are not in honor of anyone or anything. They work on the honor system, so let's learn a little more about them. The honor shelves allow people to "check out" items and not have to use a library card. These items are borrowed with no time limit! Just let the workers at the des
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Brooke Bruin Fall Schedule
Courtesy of the Herald Star Fall Sports Schedule Publication
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From the desk of the WVLA Federal Relations Coordinator
*Sharing for our patrons who may wonder what eRate does for your local libraries. August 21, 2026 Good Afternoon The Federal Communications Commission published its proposal to potentially eliminate or limit E-Rate funding to rural areas in the Federal Register on August 14, 2026. This formally started the clock on the public's opportunity to share positive thoughts, comments and justifications for why the E-Rate program needs to continue supporting libraries and schools by p
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