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It's time for the Winter Reading Program!

Join us for There's Snow Better Time to Read, our 2022 winter reading program, from January 17 to February 18, 2022.

TEEN BOOK REVIEW - Cinder

Teen volunteer Evelyn W. earns volunteer hours by writing book reviews. Check out her spoiler-free review of Cinder by Marissa Meyer, and find out how you can get involved!

Summertime and the Reading is Easy

With summer reading wrapping up, we want to share the goodies we've found! Check out this blog post for our August Staff Picks.

COVID-19 Update from the Director

Read the latest from library director Amy Salminen about our return to regular hours and ongoing response to COVID-19

Summer Reading 2020: Imagine Your Story

Get the latest scoop on what's happening for summer reading for all ages this year!

Library Closed

The library is closed to the public as of March 18. We will reopen when it is safe to do so. Due dates will be extended accordingly. Watch this space for more details.

COVID-19 Response Update

Update to the ongoing COVID-19 response. We will remain open for now, but ask the public to follow responsible social distancing procedures. Read the full post for more details.

Be Prepared: COVID-19 and Library Services

Learn more about what measures the library is taking to keep everyone healthy and continue to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delightful Digital Delivery Developments!

OverDrive and Libby have made some changes to the hold delivery system, which should reduce wait times for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Read more to get the full scoop!

Check Out Our 2019 Annual Report!

Ever wondered how many people use the library, and/or how they do so? Check out our 2019 Annual Report to find out!

Keep Current with Library Events

Keep finding out about awesome library events and services after they've already happened? Librarian Mara has the skinny on how to stay on top of all the cool events coming up. Read on so you don't miss out!

Reading Resolutions for 2020

As you might suspect, the staff at the West Bend Library have a bunch of different reading resolutions for 2020. Check out our reading #goals, and let us know what yours are!

Generous Donation of Two Paintings from Local Artists!

Find out more about the pieces from local artists that have just been donated! Library Director, Amy Salminen, has the scoop!

Jazz Up Your Classroom: Special Library Cards for Teachers

Calling all teachers! Need titles not available at your school library? In search of multiple copies of the same title? Always wanted an easy way to include databases in your classroom? Talk to your administrator(s) about a teacher library card!

Hey Zucchini, Don't You Be a Meanie

It’s that time of year again – what are we going to do with all this zucchini?! Check out some of the West Bend Library staff's favorite tried-and-true zucchini recipes, and get suggestions for cookbooks you can get from the library to explore more!

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month in September!

A wise aardvark and his friends once sang, "Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card!" September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Learn more about how to get cards for the whole family!

Wait, Our Library Has a Digital Media Intern?

After an entire summer of lurking in the shadows at the West Bend Community Memorial Library, Digital Media Intern Samantha Watson finally introduces herself.

13 Ways to Keep Your Child Reading (Even After the Summer Reading Program)

The summer reading program at the West Bend Community Memorial Library is over - but your child’s interest in books doesn’t have to be. These thirteen simple suggestions can help keep your child reading all year round.

For Local Teens, Volunteering at the Library Isn’t Just About the Service Hours

At the beginning of summer, parents everywhere ask the same question: how on earth are we supposed to keep our kids occupied (and out of trouble) for the next three months? Anna and Ryan Gergetz made this dilemma much easier for their parents when they decided to spend their summer break volunteering at the West Bend Community Memorial Library.

Public Libraries: Dead or Alive?

According to mainstream media, public libraries are rapidly becoming obsolete. The staff of the West Bend Library begs to differ.

Reaching Out to Washington County’s Outreach Librarian

It’s not often that you meet someone who’s truly passionate about their job. Nancy Larson, the outreach librarian at the West Bend Community Memorial Library, is one of these rare individuals. The sole coordinator of Washington County’s book delivery service, Nancy makes library accessible to seniors and the homebound.

July Staff Picks

If you’re looking for book suggestions, who better to ask than your local librarian? They went to college for this, after all. Check out these eight books, which are all staff favorites at the West Bend Library.

“Book” Your Tickets to These Upcoming Novel-to-Film Adaptations

They say the book is always better than the movie, but you should find out for yourself. These eleven books are all becoming movies by the end of the year, so stop by the West Bend Library and check them out before they hit the big screen.

Behind the Scenes of Read with Rover

Cute dogs make everything better-even reading. In this week’s blog post, summer intern Samantha Watson interviews Read with Rover volunteer Mary Miller (and her poodle, Reggie.)

Just "Dew" It: A Crash Course on the Dewey Decimal System

If you don’t know anything about the Dewey Decimal System, trying to find a book at the library can feel like a maze of meaningless numbers. But if you familiarize yourself with the system, finding what you need will become a whole lot easier.

11 Resources You Didn’t Know the Library Has

Sure, the West Bend Library can provide you with books and the occasional free event. But what else is it good for? In fact, there are many free resources offered by the library - here’s a list of Intern Samantha's favorites.

Too Busy to Read? Here are Nine Simple Solutions

We all have busy lives. Between work, school, family, friends, hobbies, and other responsibilities, it’s hard to imagine having enough time to sit down and enjoy a book. Intern Samantha Watson has 9 easy tips for making time to read!

Reading Up on the History of the West Bend Library

Summer library intern Samantha Watson offers a look into the history of the West Bend Library.

Check Out the App for Digital Audiobooks at the West Bend Library

Cards for Veterans AND the Ice Age Trail Program

Find out more about our upcoming Cards for Veterans program and our Ice Age Trail program coming up on Monday, November 12.