Important Announcement
Construction Alert: Limited parking will be available at the Main Branch starting May 8 due to a parking lot expansion project. Please note there is street parking along Seventh and Walnut Streets. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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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
Build a Better World with the Peyton Heart Project
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Monday, June 26 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join together on a mission of kindness. This evening will introduce a Peyton Heart Project Ambassador who works to share the program bringing awareness to bullying, suicide and mental health issues. Learn to make a variety of hearts with special messages that every life matters. You will leave this program equipped to spread the message throughout your world. Pizza will be served on the evenings of Monday June 26th and Monday July 10th.
Watch This! West - Monster Trucks
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Wednesday, July 5 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, high school senior Tripp builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange, subterranean creature with a taste and talent for speed, Tripp realizes he may have found the key to getting out of town - and a most unlikely friend. Rated PG for action, peril, and crude humor. Running time 104 minutes. Refreshments will be served.
Build With Me
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Thursday, July 6 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me BRICKS 4 KIDZ® class brings building with LEGO® Duplo. Each class will introduce your child to stories, building, games and creative play while enjoying positive social interaction.
Build your own pizza!
West Branch
West Branch Kitchen
Friday, July 7 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Registration Required.
Knead your own dough and select just the right toppings to create your own personal pizza while learning about food safety and nutrition!
Basic Computing
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Monday, July 10 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Registration Required.
This hands-on class covers the parts of the computer, more practice using the mouse, opening and closing of computer programs and the recycle bin.
Build a Better World with the Peyton Heart Project
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room A
Monday, July 10 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join together on a mission of kindness. This evening will introduce a Peyton Heart Project Ambassador who works to share the program bringing awareness to bullying, suicide and mental health issues. Learn to make a variety of hearts with special messages that every life matters. You will leave this program equipped to spread the message throughout your world. Pizza will be served on the evenings of Monday June 26th and July 10th.
Traveling Tech Station
West Branch
Tuesday, July 11 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Various tablets are available for browsing and questions, or bring your own device to get your questions answered. Information on ebooks, streaming video, and online classes are also provided.
Build a Better World with the Peyton Heart Project
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Tuesday, July 11 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join together on a mission of kindness. This program will introduce a Peyton Heart Project Ambassador who works to bring awareness to bullying, suicide and mental health issues. Learn to make a variety of hearts with special messages that "every life matters" and spread the message in your community.
Enter the World of Chess
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Tuesday, July 11 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Build your chess skills where the aim of the game is to use your army to capture the enemy King. Learn board setup, names and directions for pieces and defending your King. If you already have the basics down, come and challenge others.
Build a Better World with the Peyton Heart Project
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, July 12 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join together on a mission of kindness. This program will introduce a Peyton Heart Project Ambassador who works to bring awareness to bullying, suicide and mental health issues. Learn to make a variety of hearts with special messages that "every life matters" and spread the message in your community.