Meeting Date: October 29th 2026 Time: 5pm Location: River Room at BCPL Virtual attendance available also! Title: Mr. Dickens & His Carol Author: Samantha Silva The Blurb: Charles Dickens is not feeling the Christmas spirit. His newest book is an utter flop, the critics have turned against him, relatives near and far hound him for money. While his wife plans a lavish holiday party for their ever-expanding family and circle of friends, Dickens has visions of the poor house. But

Celebrate the legacy of iconic artist and literary champion Dolly Parton by participating in West Virginia’s Dolly Days Read-a-Thon! Hosted by the West Virginia State Library, this special literary celebration is open to all West Virginia youth in grades K – 5. How it Works Have your parent or guardian complete the registration form to receive and download your official Dolly Days Read-a-Thon Reading Log. Read 25 books between October 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 (approxi

The Follansbee Public Library will host a Toys for Tots Box! It will be in the front foyer by the branch entrance until early December; after that, it will be too late to donate. If you have items that will not fit in the box, please bring them to a staff member, and they will store them in the back workroom for the Director to contact the local contact for a specialized pickup. This is not to be confused with the main location, which hosts the ANGEL tree from the local Salv

"Inside this issue: Discover an often-overlooked tool of weavers. Fiber artist Enrica McMillon of Elkins explains how box tape looms were used, what they produced and why they were essential to life on the frontier. Meet Rick Atkinson, award-winning historian and journalist and this year’s Betsy K. McCreight Lecture speaker. Explore the fascinating career of Preston County’s George Bird Evans, a hunter, fisherman, and writer who championed a philosophy of conservation, ethics

Goldenseal moved to a digital format about a year or so ago. Don't forget that you can see it for free with no subscription costs. https://goldenseal.wvculture.org/