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Scent & Sentiment: How Taste & Smell Evoke Memories

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages

All Ages: Slow down and give your senses your full attention as you step into a sensory meditation marking the kickoff of 2026 NEA Big Read.

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Bingo by the Books

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Bingo by the Books:

Gather with your friends and neighbors for refreshments and be ready to shout, “Bingo!” as you play traditional and non-traditional bingo games with the chance to win prizes. Bingo...

Little girl reading in the grass

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages
Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale:

Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics....

Little girl reading in the grass

Friends Book Sale

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
All Ages
Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale:

Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics....

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Decks, Dice, & Dominoes

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Decks, Dice & Dominoes:

Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you’re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster...

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3D Print Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

All Ages: Learn how to take your ideas from concept to creation at 3D Print Night!

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Bingo by the Books

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Bingo by the Books:

Gather with your friends and neighbors for refreshments and be ready to shout, “Bingo!” as you play traditional and non-traditional bingo games with the chance to win prizes. Bingo...

Savor the Story: Writing Through Food & Memory

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Big Read
Age Group:
All Ages

Uncover the power of food, memory, and words with professional writer Leah Singer.

Open
Registration Required
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Potstickers & Dumplings

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Big Read, Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages

Make dumplings and potstickers from scratch, from mixing dough to shaping and cooking your own. Try several folding techniques, choose between vegetarian and meat fillings, then cook, taste, and share what you’ve made.

Full
Registration Required

Food Game Night

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages

Ages 6 & Up: Have a delicious family game night at the West Branch Library! Serve up your best dishes to earn popularity points, restore the Community Center, or grab the tastiest sushi combinations as they whizz by.

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Decks, Dice, & Dominoes

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Decks, Dice & Dominoes:

Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you’re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster...

3D printer making red Hello Kitty figurine

3D Print Night

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

All Ages: Learn how to take your ideas from concept to creation at 3D Print Night!

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Bingo by the Books

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Bingo by the Books:

Gather with your friends and neighbors for refreshments and be ready to shout, “Bingo!” as you play traditional and non-traditional bingo games with the chance to win prizes. Bingo...

Holiday Closing

All Day
Main Library, West Branch Library, 12 Points, Digital Programs, Community

All library branches will be closed for this holiday.

Closing
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Decks, Dice, & Dominoes

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Decks, Dice & Dominoes:

Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you’re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster...

3D printer making red Hello Kitty figurine

3D Print Night

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

All Ages: Learn how to take your ideas from concept to creation at 3D Print Night!

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B, C & D at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages
Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale:

Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics....

Friends Book Sale

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B, C & D at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
All Ages
Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale:

Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics....

Bingo by the Books logo, bingo balls, and books

Bingo by the Books

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Bingo by the Books:

Gather with your friends and neighbors for refreshments and be ready to shout, “Bingo!” as you play traditional and non-traditional bingo games with the chance to win prizes. Bingo...

History Walk: 12 Points Restaurants

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Big Read, Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages

Explore the history of restaurants in Terre Haute’s 12 Points district with Suzy Dunning, and see how food and local businesses helped shape the area’s identity.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Foraging & Families at Jackson Schnyder Nature Preserve

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community
Program Type:
Big Read
Age Group:
All Ages

Ages 4 & Up: Walk the woods with Phil Cox from the Ouabache Land Conservancy, and learn how to spot Indiana’s native trees and plants by their bark, leaves, and growth habits.

Offsite Event
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Decks, Dice, & Dominoes

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Decks, Dice & Dominoes:

Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you’re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster...

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Exquisite Taste: Bite By Bite Artist Reception

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Big Read
Age Group:
All Ages

Meet artists from the Wabash Valley Art Guild and River City Art Association, discuss the artwork of Exquisite Taste, and enjoy refreshments at the Exquisite Taste: Artist Reception.