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West Branch
Come Visit the West Branch Library
Located next to the West Terre Haute Community Center, the West Branch is a single-level building with ease of access for all customers. The West Branch 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 can use their library card to place holds on items from either the Main Branch of West Branch to pickup at their convenience. Patrons can also check out an iPad Air or Nexus 7.
West Branch offers programs for all ages, including game nights, family movies, storytimes, homeschool programs 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
For Children
- Two AWE ELF Stations
- Juvenile Fiction & Nonfiction
- Picture Books
- Boad Books
- Board Games, Puzzles, LEGO and K'nex
For Teens
- Teen Fiction & Nonfiction
- XBox One Console for use in the library
- Video Games
Homeschool Science with Marie
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room A
Wednesday, September 28
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Registration Required.
Quality Science activities that make learning fun. Experience a different Science lesson each week to enrich your own homeschool curriculum. Register online or call the West Branch at 812-235-2121Please register each child separately and provide age.
Baby Signs: Sign, Say & Play
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Thursday, September 29
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Registration Required.
Baby signs helps babies ages 6-18 months to communicate their wants, needs and special requests before they can speak using sign language. This series of six, theme-based classes includes learning signs based on themes such as mealtime, bedtime, bath time, getting dressed, park and pet signs. Each week families learn useful signs through fun songs, books and activities. This series of programs is open to the first 6 parent and child groups that preregister.
Intro to Chess - Every game has a story
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Thursday, September 29
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Every game of Chess has its own story. The aim of the game is to use your army to capture the enemy king. Learn board set up, names and directions for how pieces move, and defending your King. Already know how to play? Come and challenge others.
S.T.E.A.M Storytime
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Tuesday, October 4
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Parents and caregivers bring your child ages 2-5 to join us for fun, engaging stories, songs, and activities centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Please call 235-2121 for additional information.
Creative Builders
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 4
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Let your mind grow, create, and design. Creative Builders presents a new opportunity each week to explore art and engineering in various formats.This week: Basket Weaving
Homeschool Science with Marie
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room A
Wednesday, October 5
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Registration Required.
Quality Science activities that make learning fun. Experience a different Science lesson each week to enrich your own homeschool curriculum. Register online or call the West Branch at 812-235-2121Please register each child separately and provide age.
Baby Signs: Sign, Say & Play
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Thursday, October 6
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Registration Required.
Baby signs helps babies ages 6-18 months to communicate their wants, needs and special requests before they can speak using sign language. This series of six, theme-based classes includes learning signs based on themes such as mealtime, bedtime, bath time, getting dressed, park and pet signs. Each week families learn useful signs through fun songs, books and activities. This series of programs is open to the first 6 parent and child groups that preregister.
After School Funzone
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Thursday, October 6
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Children and teens come to relax afterschool with fun games, crafts, and activities. Please call (812)-235-2121 for additional information.Join us this week for mask making!
Basic Computing
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room A
Monday, October 10
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Registration Required.
This hands-on class covers the parts of the computer, opening and
closing of computer programs, using the mouse, saving information and
using the recycle bin.
S.T.E.A.M Storytime
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Tuesday, October 11
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Parents and caregivers bring your child ages 2-5 to join us for fun, engaging stories, songs, and activities centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Please call 235-2121 for additional information.