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West Branch Library
Come Visit the West Branch Library
Located next to the West Terre Haute Community Center, the West Branch Library is a single-level building with ease of access for all customers. The West Branch Library features:
- A self-check out station
- Self-service pickup for holds
- A computer area with seventeen Windows 7 computers
- Public Wi-Fi
- An on-staff State Notary
- A dedicated teen area
- A dedicated children's area
- A certified Nature Explore outdoor classroom
- Two meeting rooms and a full kitchen available for reservation
Patrons to the West Branch Library can use their library card to place holds on items from either the Main Branch of West Branch Library to pickup at their convenience. Patrons can also check out an iPad Air.
West Branch Library offers programs for all ages, including family movies, storytimes and computer classes. Download the VCPL Newsletter for a complete listing of upcoming programs.
Collections
- Large Print
- Best Seller Express
- New Adult Fiction & Nonfiction
- Adult Fiction & Nonfiction
- Circulating Magazines
- Newspapers
- Books on CD
- Music CDs
- Parent/Teach Materials
- DVDs for All Ages
- Graphic Novels for All Ages
For Children
- Two AWE ELF Stations
- Juvenile Fiction & Nonfiction
- Picture Books
- Board Books
- Board Games, Puzzles, LEGO and K'nex
- LaunchPads
For Teens
- Teen Fiction & Nonfiction
- XBox One Console for use in the library
- Video Games
West Vigo Guitar Club
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, October 16 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Registration Required.
Learn to play the guitar and better understand basic music concepts like melody, rhythm and chords with the West Vigo Guitar Club. The club will meet as a group for free instruction from September through November. No music experience is required, but space is limited.
Bingo Bunch
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Thursday, October 17 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Enjoy refreshments as you play traditional and non-traditional Bingo every week. Prizes will be offered to the first to call out, "Bingo!" All levels of experience welcome. Cards and number markers will be provided.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, October 18 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Ages 0-5: Sing along to music, move your
bodies with egg shakers and scarves, hear
stories, and participate in crafts or playtime.
Parents and caregivers can participate with
their children during storytime.
Halloween Costume Swap
West Branch Library
Wednesday, October 23 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
All Ages: Save money, reduce waste, and be creative with random
accessories or gently-used outfits this Halloween. Visit the West Branch
Library to leave what you can and take what you need to create your
perfect costume. Costumes for all ages will be accepted and available to
take at no charge. Items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
West Vigo Guitar Club
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, October 23 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Registration Required.
Learn to play the guitar and better understand basic music concepts like melody, rhythm and chords with the West Vigo Guitar Club. The club will meet as a group for free instruction from September through November. No music experience is required, but space is limited.
Halloween Costume Swap
West Branch Library
Thursday, October 24 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
All Ages: Save money, reduce waste, and be creative with random
accessories or gently-used outfits this Halloween. Visit the West Branch
Library to leave what you can and take what you need to create your
perfect costume. Costumes for all ages will be accepted and available to
take at no charge. Items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bingo Bunch
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Thursday, October 24 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Enjoy refreshments as you play traditional and non-traditional Bingo every week. Prizes will be offered to the first to call out, "Bingo!" All levels of experience welcome. Cards and number markers will be provided.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, October 25 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Ages 0-5: Sing along to music, move your
bodies with egg shakers and scarves, hear
stories, and participate in crafts or playtime.
Parents and caregivers can participate with
their children during storytime.
Halloween Costume Swap
West Branch Library
Friday, October 25 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
All Ages: Save money, reduce waste, and be creative with random
accessories or gently-used outfits this Halloween. Visit the West Branch
Library to leave what you can and take what you need to create your
perfect costume. Costumes for all ages will be accepted and available to
take at no charge. Items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Halloween Costume Swap
West Branch Library
Monday, October 28 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
All Ages: Save money, reduce waste, and be creative with random
accessories or gently-used outfits this Halloween. Visit the West Branch
Library to leave what you can and take what you need to create your
perfect costume. Costumes for all ages will be accepted and available to
take at no charge. Items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.