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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.
West Branch 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
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, April 19 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.
Watch This! West Mary Poppins Returns
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Friday, April 19 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Michael Banks is now an adult with three children of his own. With the threat of losing their home imminent, Michael and his sister Jane are surprised by a visit from Mary Poppins, their magical childhood nanny. With her carpetbag full of tricks, Mary Poppins saves the day once again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Tuesday, April 23 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Join Mother Goose for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes and musical instruments. You and your child will play together and develop early literacy skills.
West Vigo Guitar Club
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, April 24 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 March through May. No music experience is required, but space is limited.
Bingo Bunch
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Thursday, April 25 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Enjoy refreshments as you play traditional and non-traditional Bingo. Prizes will be offered to the first to call out, "Bingo!" All levels of experience welcome. Bingo cards and number markers will be provided.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch
Friday, April 26 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.
Traveling Tech Station
West Branch
Monday, April 29 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Drop by with your tablet to learn how to borrow ebooks, movies, music and more or to get answers to other basic tech questions. Staff cannot do repairs.
West Vigo Guitar Club
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Wednesday, May 1 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 March through May. No music experience is required, but space is limited.
Bingo Bunch
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Rooms A & B
Thursday, May 2 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Enjoy refreshments as you play traditional and non-traditional Bingo. Prizes will be offered to the first to call out, "Bingo!" All levels of experience welcome. Bingo cards and number markers will be provided.
Ready to Read Storytime
West Branch
West Branch Meeting Room B
Friday, May 3 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.