The library is closed to the public as of Wednesday, March 18. We will follow guidelines from officials, and announce a reopening date when it becomes appropriate. All physical library events, programs, and meetings have been canceled until further notice. In the meantime, check out our digital offerings, and stay healthy!

Join us in playing Quarantine Bingo! While you're staying home, enjoy a fun Bingo game to distract you from everything going on. Quarantine Bingo is geared for older children up through adults. All participants will get a bookmark and be entered in for a West Bend Chamber of Commerce gift card. Email Sara at sdavister@westbendlibrary.org with any questions. 

Book Madness will continue while the library is closed! Vote online every week, and watch as the books progress through the competition! 

Fraudsters find ways to take advantage of people in every situation. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Join information security expert Robert Ratayczak to learn about the current threats specific to the pandemic and the things you can do to protect yourself and your family. Space is limited; RSVP to sdavister@westbendlibrary.org.

Don't worry about returning physical materials while we're closed! All due dates will be extended until May 1. We'll also hang onto your holds until then. If you do want to return materials while we're closed, the book and media drops on the north side of the building will be open 24/7. Please don't hesitate to call us at 262-335-5151 with questions!

We've got answers! During our COVID-19 closure, librarians will be available by phone and by email, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call us at 262-335-5151, or email libref@westbendlibrary.org!

Our wireless internet is on even when we're closed, and it reaches outside the building! Hang out in the car, or in Patrons Park, and you'll pull a signal from WBCMLWireless. No password required, available 24/7!

We're now on YouTube! Subscribe to get video staff picks; children's storytimes with Miss Terika; videos about how to use our services; episodes of our podcast, Pager; event recaps; and more!

While the library is closed, tax forms will not be available. But, you can visit the IRS website at IRS.gov! Call the IRS at  800-829-3676 to request tax forms from the IRS.

Tax forms for the state of Wisconsin are available from the Department of Revenue. You can contact the DOR at 608-266-1961 to order forms.

Visit our blog for more information as well!

Are you missing BookPage? Read about the books coming out in April 2020, which we'll have available once we reopen. The e-version is available here!

You can download ebooks and audiobooks from the Libby App to your smart phone or tablet while you are social distancing or staying home! All you need is your library card. Find out more! 

Students in grades 6-12 can join us for our monthly Anime Manga Club! We screen two episodes per month, and for April we're watching Yuri!!! on Ice and eating snacks from Japan Crate.

Stay on top of the evolving library social distancing situation by following our Instagram account!