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West Branch Info

Address:
626 National Ave.
West Terre Haute IN 47885
Map

Phone:
812–235–2121

Email:
west@vigo.lib.in.us

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

West Terre Haute Information
West Terre Haute History by Tim Crumrin

The West Branch Library has lots to offer including:

7 computers with Internet access, plus WiFi
Best Sellers in Books and CD Books
New Books
A wide variety of DVDs and Music CDs
CD Books and Playaway books
Children to Teen books, games, and puzzles
PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii games
A great selection of magazines
Newspapers

At the West Branch we try to provide a wide variety of materials that will be of interest to Patrons of all ages. Although we are a small library we try to make up for our size by providing a great selection and good customer service.

West Branch Interior

If you come in and don’t find what you are looking for, the staff at West Branch will be happy to put it on hold for you and have it sent from our Main library. A book on the shelf at Main can be here at West in a day. Books not in the VCPL system can also be obtained by using Interlibrary loan. Our mission is to have you leave our branch satisfied and looking forward to your next visit.

In addition to materials West Branch also offers Computer and Internet access. We have 7 computers available for Patron use as well as WIFI, so you can bring your laptop and get comfortable in our seating area while using our wireless Internet Access. Printing is available with all 7 public computers.

We hope you will come and visit us at the West Branch. It is our pleasure serve the Vigo County community.

Upcoming Events at the West Branch

May 2013

Word 2

West
Wednesday, May 22
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

In Microsoft Word 2010, you will learn text, paragraph and page formatting. You should already be familiar with the skills in Word 1.

Presented by Ashley Wadsworth. Registration required; call 232-1110 to register.

Wired Wednesday

West
Wednesday, May 22
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Schedule a 30 minute one-to-one session to get help with the following:

Basic Word, Excel, Publisher, & PowerPoint
Email
eReaders
Social Media (Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, & Twitter)
Basic computing

Feel free to bring your own device, or use one in the computer lab!

Presented by Ashley Wadsworth. Registration required; call 232-1110 to register.

Learn to Crochet

Ball of Yarn with Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks

West Branch
Tuesday, May 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Registration required.

If you've always wanted to learn to crochet, now's your chance. You will need to bring yarn and a crochet hook. Registration required; please call 235-2121 for more information.

Coffee Thursday: Daytrips

All Place
219 N Providence Place
West Terre Haute, Indiana
Thursday, May 30
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Want to plan a summer daytrip? Hear about several interesting places you can visit in just a day. Join us at All Place.

June 2013

Dig Into Reading: Free Reading in the Secret Garden

West Branch
Monday, June 3
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ages 7 – 14
No registration required

Don't have a Library card? Come to West Branch, sign up for the Summer Reading program, set a reading goal and read our books in the Secret Garden during Silent reading time. Mark your reading progress on reading logs kept at the Library. When you meet your reading goal you get a prize! Reading times 2 days a week. Drop-in from 11am to 1pm. Ages 7 to 14 years. Snacks after the program.

Dig Into Read-Aloud with Mrs. Schlup

West Branch
Monday, June 3
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 5 years and up
No registration required

Enjoy exciting reading adventures read by retired Vigo County School teacher, Janice Schlup (Swickard). This reading time counts toward your Summer Reading goal at West Branch. Prizes! and snacks afterward. Ages 5 and up welcome.

Dig Into Storytime

West Branch
Tuesday, June 4
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 years and up
No registration required

Dig into books and activities just for little ones. Books read will count toward Summer Reading Program goals at West Branch. Snacks afterward. Snacks afterward. Ages 3 and up.

Dig Into Science

West Branch
Tuesday, June 4
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 7 – 14
No registration required

Fun and exciting Science programs. Indoor and outdoor projects. Snacks afterward.

Dig Into the Internet: Internet Scavenger Hunt

West Branch
Wednesday, June 5
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 7 – 14
No registration required

Compete with other kids to find all the items on our Internet Scavenger Hunt. We will allow up to 3 kids per computer so you can bring your friends and work together. Prizes! Snacks! afterward. Limited to 21 kids. Ages 7 to 14 years.

Dig Into Growing

Young Girl With Garden Shears and Dandylion

West Branch
Thursday, June 6
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 5 – 14
No registration required

Start your own plants using different "fun" items. Watch them grow. Help to beautify the Library with flowers. Growing fun for kids ages 5 to 14 years. Snacks afterward.