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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
Bingo Bunch
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Thursday, August 29 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, August 30 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 are invited to participate with their children during this storytime.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, September 6 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.
Just Weave It! Beginner Basket Weaving
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, September 11 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Registration Required.
Learn basic basket weaving with Arlene Jennings from Woven
Wonders. Arlene will teach you how to create a beautiful candle
or pencil basket to take home. All supplies are provided for free to
those who register
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, September 13 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Tuesday, September 17 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Registration Required.
Explore the latest printing technology available at Haute Create. Learn how to properly and safely use the equipment and how to prepare a 3D design file for print. Customers who wish to use the Haute Create 3D printer independently must complete this class.
Intro to 3D Printing
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Tuesday, September 17 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Registration Required.
Explore the latest printing technology available at Haute Create. Learn how to properly and safely use the equipment and how to prepare a 3D design file for print. Customers who wish to use the Haute Create 3D printer independently must complete this class.
Intro to 3D Printing
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Tuesday, September 17 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Registration Required.
Explore the latest printing technology available at Haute Create. Learn how to properly and safely use the equipment and how to prepare a 3D design file for print. Customers who wish to use the Haute Create 3D printer independently must complete this class.
West Vigo Guitar Club
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, September 18 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.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, September 20 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.