West Allis Public Library

06/01/2026

It's here!!!! Summer Reading begins TODAY at West Allis Public Library 🥳

Unearth a story with us this summer! We have lots of fun in store, so sign up on Beanstack today (here's the link: westallislibrary.beanstack.org) or visit the information desks. Then get reading to start earning those prizes! 📚

And if you haven't heard, we're throwing an all ages Summer Reading Kickoff Party next Thursday, June 11. We're excited to dance and have ice cream with everyone! 😎

Woohoo! Summer reading is here! Let's have an amazing summer 🌞

06/01/2026

Here's the latest post on the WAPL Teen Blog!

Here are your June 2026 Teen Events at the West Allis Public Library! Don't forget that Summer Reading registration begins June 1st! Regist...

05/31/2026

Tomorrow is June! Can you believe it? We have the perfect way to celebrate: come to WAPL for a program this week! 🌞

Here's the link to our calendar for more info: westallislibrary.libcal.com

05/30/2026

Forget Year of the Horse, we heard it's the Summer of the Mocktail! Or maybe we just made that up, but either way we're here to get you inspired 😊

On Wednesday, June 17, Annie Wegner LeFort of EatMoveMKE will show us how to make delicious nonalcoholic drinks to keep us refreshed all summer long 🌞 Yes, there will be samples!

This program is for adults, and registration IS required! You can register at this link (westallislibrary.libcal.com/event/16589439) or by calling the information desk at 414-302-8500 ☎️

05/29/2026

This was NOT easy. But we persisted and here it is!

It's The Parisian Chapter by Janet Skeslien Charles (sorry part of the title is cut off—we weren't about to try to take this picture again) 😊

You might not be able to tell from this picture, but this is our large print copy! We have a pretty wonderful large print section, located just behind the information desk, so if you have trouble with regular size print, this section is for you!

05/28/2026

HAMNET! Need we say more?

It's our next Popcorn & a Movie, so come on down Friday, June 5, at 2PM and cry with us 😊🍿

We'll provide popcorn and soda and doors open 10 minutes before showtime, baby!

Here's the link to the event in our calendar for more info https://westallislibrary.libcal.com/event/1528612

05/27/2026

Have y'all noticed our Popular Picks display when you come in the library? Have you wondered what it is? Wonder no longer!

These are 🔥 HOT 🔥 books right now, and usually they have looooooooooooong hold lists (like really long—The Correspondent by Virginia Evans has 302 holds!) but we order an extra one or two and stick 'em here for lucky patrons to grab first come, first served.

Note that these books are NOT holdable, so you do have to come in person and grab that bad boy right off the shelf. Some also have a shorter check out period (14 days for fiction) and can't be renewed to make sure others have a chance to get lucky too 🍀 It's always worth a look when you come in!

05/25/2026

One week from tomorrow, Leisure Learners presents Glorious Greece!

Join Jane Stoltz for a photo journey to this captivating European country. Delve into a smattering of ancient Greek history, cruise to 5 ports on the Aegean sea, and finish with an adventure week, kayak paddling off the island of Poros. “Glorious” memories of Greece, indeed!

This program will be in the Constitution Room at 10:30AM on Tuesday, June 2 😊 No need to register!

05/24/2026

This week at WAPL! Our first outreach event of the year is this Thursday! Come hang out with us at McCarty Park Beer Garden and enjoy some nice weather 😊

Here is the link to the event calendar westallislibrary.libcal.com