The library will be closed July 2-4 for the Independence Day holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, July 5 at 9am.

NEW Outdoor StoryWalk™ The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! / El gallo que no se callaba! by Carmen Agra Deedy.

StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading in a playful way. Laminated pages from a children's book will be attached to the stakes along a path. As you stroll down the path, you're directed to the next page in the story. The July StoryWalk is generously sponsored by Glacier Hills Credit Union!

Have you ever wondered how a chinchilla takes a bath or what a bearded dragon likes to eat? Find these answers out and more, during one of Ms. Kim's Amazing Animals presentations!

Ms. Kim has over 28 years of experience working with animals, and her father owned the famous Hoffer's Tropic Life Pets store! 

Stop by and learn about community resources. Stay awhile for coffee, snacks, and presentations!

Starting Wednesday, June 1, Rescue Readers will be from 1:30-2:30 pm for the Summer!

This weekly program takes place off-site

at the Washington County Humane Society:

3650 WI-60 Trunk, Slinger, WI 53086

Rescue Readers is for independently reading children. There are eight 15-minute time slots available each week; please register & reserve your spot by signing up at the library or calling: 262-335-5151 ext. 5246.

Join us this summer and Read Beyond the Beaten Path!

Youth Programs June 6 - July 29

Adult Summer Reading: June 6 - August 2
Pick up a paper reading log at the library starting June 6 or sign up on Beanstack today!

Join us for a special camping-themed storytime!

West Bend author Amy Mueller will be reading her book Camper Cole!

Teen crafts, geared for ages 11-18,  will be offered on Mondays at 2pm. 

July 11 - Tie Dye Scrunchies and Socks

July 18 - Ojo De Dios

July 25 - Canvas Bag Stenciling

Ages 5-11. Some programs, as noted, will be repeated on Saturdays at 10am.

June 30 - Deputy Doran and K9 Ryker

July  7 - Rubber band helicopters  (program repeated Saturday, July 9 @ 10am)

July 14 - Cardboard pinball

July 21 - Zipline racers (program repeated Saturday, July 23 @ 10am)

Craft sessions for children, aged 5-10, will be offered on Thursdays at 10am. Some programs, as noted, require registration.

July 7 - "En plein air" painting *Registration required call 262-335-5151 ext. 5246

July 14 - Honeybee pollinator craft (+ real live beekeeper short presentation!)

July 21 - Flower petal sun catcher

The West Bend Theater opened its doors on November 26, 1929.  It was promoted as “The Coolest Place in Town,” not only because of how beautiful and acoustically accurate it was, but also because it was literally the coolest place in town — it was one of the very first commercial buildings in the area to have a central air conditioning system. Join the staff from The Bend as they share interesting historical information about the building, its entertainment, and most recently, the $4.2 million renovation that was completed in March of 2020.

Milwaukee has always been a baseball town. While baseball historians and contemporary fans often overlook the Cream City's rich baseball tradition, the national pastime has been central to Milwaukee's culture since the Civil War. Although it has not always been a "big league city," Milwaukee has been home to many amateur and professional teams made up of Milwaukeeans across different ages, races, ethnic backgrounds, and genders. This presentation will recount Milwaukee's vibrant baseball history, focusing primarily on the various professional teams that called the city home.