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Dungeons & Dragons classes offered
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Public Library will be holding Dungeons & Dragons classes for middle and high school students from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Tuesday.
The classes will be taught by Daniel Melching and David Nixon, who will bring everything needed for a game.
Registration isn't required, but those with questions may e-mail melching745@yahoo.com.
Library to show comedy
FOLLANSBEE -- The Follansbee Library will show "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3," rated PG-13, at noon Jan. 19.
Attendees may bring a lunch. To reserve a seat for the free screening, call (304) 527-0860 or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Library Friends to meet
WELLSBURG -- The Friends of Brooke County Libraries will meet at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Wellsburg location.
The volunteer group will be planning upcoming events and receiving updates from Library Director Alex Schneider.
Those interested in joining the group are encouraged to pick up a membership form from the circulation desk and attend the meeting.
Library to show animated film
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Public Library will show the animated film, "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" at 5 p.m. Jan. 18.
To reserve a seat for the free screening, call (304) 737-1551 or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Senior fitness classes offered
Brooke County Public Libraries are offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute strength training class for older adults.
Participants start lifting light weights, usually while seated, and can work at their own pace. They should bring a set of light dumbbells, a stretch band and water to drink.
The video fitness classes are held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Follansbee library, 844 Main St., and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Wellsburg library, 945 Main St. Those interested in participating in the free programs should register by calling Kim Harless, director of educational programs, at (304) 737-1551 ext. 106.
Special play offered for pre-schoolers
WELLSBURG -- Parents and guardians of children age 6 and under are invited to bring their children to the Brooke County Public Library between 10:30 a.m. and noon each Saturday so they may use toys and games designed to promote hand-eye coordination and a basic understanding of science, engineering, art and math concepts.
Parents are encouraged to assist the children with the toys, which are set up and taken down by a volunteer. No registration is required and information is available by calling (304) 737-1551.
Stories, jokes with a phone call
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Public Library offers family-friendly stories, jokes, music and poems that can be heard by dialing (800) 581-5119.
Offered at no cost, the selections change on a regular basis and a list can be found at www.brookecountylibs.org/dial-a-story.com.
Library offering e-mail alerts
WELLSBURG -- Brooke County Public Libraries are excited to offer patrons free Wowbrary e-mail alerts that showcase their newest arrivals each week.
The alerts feature the latest bestsellers and other books, movies, music, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks and other items purchased by the library.
"This is a great new way to enjoy and use your public library more," says Alexandra Schneider, director of Brooke County Public Libraries.
"People are truly amazed when they see in one place just how many great new titles we purchase each week, which they can reserve and borrow at no cost. And we cover all age groups and many diverse interests." Schneider said the alerts are a convenient and quick way to see from home what's new, whether checked out or not, at the Wellsburg and Follansbee locations.
Kim Harless, the libraries' director of educational programs, said, "It only takes a mouse click to see the newest arrivals appropriate for your child or teen. There are separate sections and handy links for finding more items you may find interesting."
Wowbrary alerts are free and don't require a library card. Go to www.wowbrary.org to sign up or learn more. Curated lists are also available and can be viewed on their website at https://www.brookecountylibs.org/readinglists.