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Staff Reading Resolutions 2022

What are your goals for the new year? Do any of them involve reading? If you need some inspiration, our staff are happy to share our own reading resolutions!

It's National Library Week!

This week is National Library Week, first sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April. Libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building and everyone is welcome to use its services. Whether people visit virtually or in person, libraries are accessible and inclusive places that foster a sense of belonging and community through learning, discovery and exploration, thereby strengthening communities and transforming lives. Click through to learn more!

Check Out Our Cake Pans!

Elevate your cake game with one of our new circulating pans! More baking accessories are coming soon. Click through to read more!

March into Spring with These Staff Picks!

It's that time again! Check out what the library staff have been reading this month.

Wisconsin's Digital Library News

Susan has the rundown on ebooks and digital audiobooks, plus an exciting update about digital magazines!

We Think You'll Love Our February Staff Picks!

On Valentine's Day, some people give chocolates. Some people give roses. We give books! Read on to see the latest staff picks - including the first-ever staff pick from new library director, Steve!

Season's Readings! Check Out Our Staff Picks

It's our first Staff Picks list of the new year! Check out what we've been reading lately, and click the links to request a copy for yourself.

Cozy Up with Our December Staff Picks!

It's the perfect time of year to curl up with a good book! Check out our suggestions for what to snuggle up with next.

We're Thankful for These November Staff Picks!

This November, we're thankful we have so many great books to offer you. Check out this month's picks, and follow the links to request those that sound interesting!

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!

Genealogy Resources at the West Bend Library

Genealogy is a popular pastime. People start researching their family tree for many different reasons. The West Bend Library has many genealogical resources for you, no matter what your experience level. Click through to learn more!

I'm With the Banned

Each year, during the last week in September, libraries celebrate the freedom to read by observing Banned Books Week. In this blog post, you'll learn more about Banned Books Week and why people try to ban books!

Turn Over a New Leaf with October Staff Picks

From scary tales to fun kids' books, West Bend Library staff are reading all kinds of things this October. If a book sounds good, click the link or give us a call to request it for yourself!

Tumble into Autumn with Our September Staff Picks!

Check out what library staff are reading these days!

Curbside is BACK!

Trying to reduce your viral exposure? Have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing a mask? Take advantage of our new curbside service! Check out this post for details.

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.

Summer Reading 2020: Imagine Your Story

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

National Library Week is Almost Here!

See what the library is planning for National Library Week April 19-April 25, 2020. Also, can we give a big hand to Book Spine Poetry? Find out how you can participate!

The Magic of Tea

Librarian Susan - known for her calm demeanor, helpfulness, and energy - offers a look into her tea routine (rouTEAne?) for everyone at home!

Online Resources for Social Distancers

If you're anything like me, your social media feeds have been inundated with free online things to do while social distancing. I decided to compile them into one big master post for easy browsing! We'll update periodically as we find more cool stuff.

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.

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!

March into Spring with These Staff Picks!

Read on to discover what the West Bend Library staff have been reading lately! We have poetry, historical fiction, mystery, cookbooks, suspense, and nonfiction - truly something for everyone!

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!

We've Got the Madness... Book Madness!

NCAA men's basketball fans have March Madness; here at the library, we also have Book Madness! Vote for your favorite children's and teen books all month long - but first, fill out your bracket for the chance to win a prize!

Feel Lucky with Popular Ebooks

It’s a Lucky Day for Wisconsin Digital Library users! Readers can now find popular ebooks with long wait lists available immediately.

We LOVE These Staff Picks!

We're back with more staff picks for February! Staff were really all over the place with their choices this month, so we're sure to have something for everyone!

New Year, New Staff Picks!

It's time for the freshest staff picks of 2020! Check out what we're reading in pursuit of our 2020 reading goals.

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!

Appy Hour: Must-Have Apps for Library Lovers

As we head into New Technology Season, here are some apps that will improve your library experience OR help you access library resources!

Keep Your New Year's Resolutions with Gale Courses

Whether your New Year's Resolution is to improve your physical health, work on your financial health, improve your professional skills, or learn a new skill or hobby, we’ve got you covered. Try a free six-week class from Gale Courses to help you stick to your resolution! (If your resolution is to read more, well, obviously we’re here for you, too!)

December Staff Picks

Whether you're looking for something to bring on your trip, a cozy read to curl up with by the fire, or a great book to give as a gift, the West Bend Library staff has suggestions for you!

Travel Light with Digital Books

Winter travel can be rough. Whether you're driving to Grandma's for the holidays or flying to the beach for a getaway, space is always at a premium. Travel lighter this holiday season with the library's digital collections.

November Staff Picks

Check out what we're reading in November! Don't forget to join us on Cyber Monday (December 2) to get gift suggestions for all the book lovers on your list!

When Publishers Restrict Ebooks, We All Lose

You may enjoy reading ebooks from the library on your Kindle, or listening to digital audiobooks in the car, but have you ever wondered how the library is able to lend them out? Basically, we are at the mercy of book publishing companies, and some aren't choosing to play nicely. Changes are coming to the ebook lending world. Click through to learn more!

The Healing Magic of Herbs

Looking for information on herbs and herbalism? Reference Librarian Susan has the inside scoop!

October Staff Picks

Fall is in full swing, and the time for curling up with a good book is nigh! Check out what the West Bend Library staff are reading this month.

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!

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Evaluating Internet Sources of Climate Change Information

Climate change has been all over the news lately, and the subject of much debate for years. The internet is full of posts seeming to confirm or disprove climate change, and it's not the only hot-button issue like that. But how can you tell the fact from fiction, the real news from the fake? We've got you covered!

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!

September Staff Picks

The West Bend Library staff read a LOT of books (that's not what we do all day, but we sometimes wish it was). Check out what we've been reading so far this fall! If a book description tickles your fancy, click its cover to request a copy.

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!

August Staff Picks

Check out what the West Bend Library staff members enjoyed reading in August!

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.

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.

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!

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

We Have New Materials added to Our Dementia Resource Center!

Do you know someone who deals with dementia or Alzheimer's? Or do you know a caregiver who has someone in their life with dementia or Alzheimer's? Check out our Dementia Resource Center on the first floor of the 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.