The library currently has an immediate opening for the year-round position of Page. Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 17. The hours average 12-15 a week and the regular schedule would be 3 days a week–2 days a week after school, plus alternating Fridays and Saturdays. This schedule would also be in effect during the summers. The job entails shelving materials that have been returned during the day, keeping all the shelves in the library neat and organized, moving materials or shelves when necessary, and other duties as assigned.

Interested applicants must submit a Page application to the library. Applications are available at the library’s Circulation Desk and online: http://wwpl.lib.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Page-Application.pdf

Mylibraryrewards is a reading incentive program that promotes literacy, learning, and community engagement between you, your local library, and businesses in your area.

Library patrons automatically earn points for each item that is checked out at their participating local library. Patrons can redeem the accumulated points to receive discounts and special offers from businesses in their community. Shop the marketplace to view the rewards near you!

The new Mylibraryrewards website has just been launched, with an updated design and easier to navigate marketplace. We invite you to take a look at www.mylibraryrewards.com.

The library is joining the eIndiana Digital Consortium for OverDrive. You will still have access to downloadable materials such as eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and periodicals, as well as streaming video. However, the link you will use to access these materials will change. Beginning August 1, visit cidc.lib.overdrive.com to search for digital materials. Please contact us or visit the Information Desk if you need assistance.

Beginning July 5, library card holders may borrow a Pocket Wifi and get connected at home!

What is a Pocket WiFi?

• The Pocket WiFi device works with Sprint’s LTE Network to become a hub for your own WiFi network. Flip on a device and you’ll have instant access to wireless Internet for your laptop, smartphone, or other mobile device.

Why is the library lending Pocket WiFi Devices?

• Improving Internet access helps everyone. By borrowing devices, more library patrons will have 24/7 access to library resources plus job and education websites.

How do I borrow a Pocket WiFi Device?

• Ask the staff at the Information Desk to see if there is a Pocket WiFi Device available.
• To check availability or place a hold, search the Evergreen catalog for “Pocket WiFi” under Westfield Washington Public Library.
• If they are all checked out, you can request a hold on the next available.
• Please note that Parents/Legal Guardians are responsible for any Pocket WiFi Devices checked out to patrons under 18 years of age.
• Pocket WiFi Devices check out for 7 days and they may be renewed once if there is no wait list.
• There is a $2.00 per day overdue charge. On the 2nd day overdue, the device will be disabled.
• Replacement cost information is included in the carrying box.
• Please return Pocket WiFi Devices ONLY to Westfield Washington Public Library.

Will the device work in my home?

• You can use the Pocket WiFi device to get online anywhere using Sprint’s Nationwide service area.
• The signal does not go through walls of concrete or with metal in them, so avoid placing the hotspot next to them. The best signal will be in an open area or by a window.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library Services

The WWPL Board adopted the library’s new Strategic Plan and would like to thank the community members who took the time to attend a focus group meeting and/or complete the survey, giving us invaluable input used in developing this strategic plan. The 4 main goals we would like to achieve in the next 3 to 5 years are:

• An improved and continually maintained easy-to-use and up-to-date library
• Increased usage and knowledge of library services by the community as a whole
• Expanded and diversified funding for the library
• Focus on quality over quantity and continuous evaluation of all library services and content

Sheryl Sollars, Library Director, and the WWPL management team are working on a work plan that breaks the goals down into measurable and attainable
projects. We will continually review and update the community on the plan as we progress through the next 3-5 years.

Click here to view the Strategic Plan.