Check out e-materials using Libby and Hoopla!
by Christine on Feb 14, 2022Wisconsin digital library users checked out 7.2 million materials in 2021. Want to be part of that number in 2022? Here's how to get started.
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Wisconsin's Digital Library News
by Susan on Feb 19, 2021Susan has the rundown on ebooks and digital audiobooks, plus an exciting update about digital magazines!
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Genealogy Resources at the West Bend Library
by Susan on Oct 23, 2020Genealogy 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!
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Delightful Digital Delivery Developments!
by West Bend Library on Mar 4, 2020OverDrive 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!
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Feel Lucky with Popular Ebooks
by Hannah on Feb 28, 2020It’s a Lucky Day for Wisconsin Digital Library users! Readers can now find popular ebooks with long wait lists available immediately.
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Appy Hour: Must-Have Apps for Library Lovers
by Hannah on Dec 20, 2019As we head into New Technology Season, here are some apps that will improve your library experience OR help you access library resources!
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Travel Light with Digital Books
by Hannah on Dec 6, 2019Winter 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.
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Just the Facts, Ma'am: Evaluating Internet Sources of Climate Change Information
by Hannah on Oct 4, 2019Climate 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!
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Reaching Out to Washington County’s Outreach Librarian
by West Bend Library on Jul 19, 2019It’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.
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Just "Dew" It: A Crash Course on the Dewey Decimal System
by West Bend Library on Jun 21, 2019If 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.
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11 Resources You Didn’t Know the Library Has
by West Bend Library on Jun 14, 2019Sure, 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.
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Too Busy to Read? Here are Nine Simple Solutions
by West Bend Library on Jun 7, 2019We 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!
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Download Books Here!
Want to download e-books and e-audiobooks to your personal device, like a smartphone, tablet, or e-reader? You can do that with Libby and Hoopla!
• Click here to get Libby, by OverDrive
• Browse the OverDrive collection without downloading Libby
• Browse the Hoopla collection without downloading the app
Want to learn more about what Libby and Hoopla can do and how to use them? Check out our blog post about both services!