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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
Community Teaching Kitchen
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Monday, December 9 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Learn how to cook healthy and low-cost meals with Jay
Christiansen of Purdue Extension in this 2-part series
sponsored by United Way of the Wabash Valley. Please call
the Purdue Extension office at 812.462.3371 to register.
Hour of Code: Coding with Osmo
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Thursday, December 12 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Registration Required.
Ages 5-11: Learn the building blocks of code
using a fun new tool: Osmo! Create your own
sounds and music with Coding Jam.
Community Teaching Kitchen
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Monday, December 16 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Learn how to cook healthy and low-cost meals with Jay
Christiansen of Purdue Extension in this 2-part series
sponsored by United Way of the Wabash Valley. Please call
the Purdue Extension office at 812.462.3371 to register.
Painting with Nicole
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Tuesday, December 17 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Registration Required.
Ages 5-14: Paint a masterpiece with Nicole. Follow along
step-by-step as she shows you painting techniques. Each child
will take home their own painting.
Read to Rover
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Thursday, December 19 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
All Ages: Therapy dogs from Love on a Leash will provide a
relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in which kids of any reading
level can practice their reading skills. Bring your favorite
reading material or choose from books and magazines at the
Library. Call 812.235.2121 to reserve a time slot.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, December 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
Holiday Karaoke
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, December 20 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
All Ages: Grab your microphones and get ready to rock
out for the holidays at West. Celebrate the sounds of the
season, sing your heart out, and enjoy refreshments.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, December 27 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
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, January 3 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Ages 0-5: Listen to stories, sing and dance along to music, and get creative with crafts or playtime. Parents and caregivers can participate with their children during storytime.
Read to Rover
West Branch Library
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, January 8 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Registration Required.
Ages 0-18: Therapy dogs from Love on a Leash will provide a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in which kids of any reading level can practice their reading skills. Bring your favorite reading material or choose from books and magazines that will be provided by the Library. Call 812-235-2121 to reserve a time slot.