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The Brooke County Library in Wellsburg announces Design A Button kits for children aged 8 to 18, requiring registration and limited supplies for pickup. Interested participants can register online or by phone to collect their kits at the front desk. On August 6, the library will celebrate Dolly Day from 11 a. m. to noon, featuring a read-aloud of "Corduroy," crafts, and snacks, highlighting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library initiative that mails books to children aged birth to 5.

Parton aims to instill a lifelong love of reading in children through this program. Following Dolly Day, the library will screen "The Woman in the Yard," rated PG-13, on August 8 at noon, encouraging attendees to bring their lunch. This film presents a mysterious narrative about a spectral woman appearing on a family's lawn. Guests can enjoy free popcorn and water during the screening, with seat reservations available by phone or online. These events promote community engagement and literacy among local youth.

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