West Allis Public Library

10/06/2026

October 4-10 is , and we are once again (and always!) using our voice to protect the freedom to read 📚

The theme this year is Let Books Be:

Let books be empowering!
Let books be free!
Let books be unique!
Let books be diverse!
Let books be thought-provoking!
Let books be weird!
Let books be fun!
Let books be accessible!
Let books be inspiring and challenging and brave!
Let books be!

If you want to learn more about banned books, visit www.ala.org/bbooks, and check out our display by the checkout desk when you stop in the library. Intellectual freedom is your right! Use it!

10/04/2026

Our last West Allis Reads event is this week, and it's the Grand Finale! 🎆

Come check out the Q&A with Shoulder Season author, Christina Clancy, this Wednesday, at 6:30PM 😊

Check out our event calendar on our website for more info on individual events!

10/03/2026

It's time for another Friends of the Library Book Sale!

Next Saturday, October 10, stop by WAPL from 10AM-3PM to check out all of the goodies we have available! Books, games, music, and more!

It's like trick-or-treating came a little early (but all treats, no tricks!) 🎃

10/03/2026

Today we want to recognize our AMAZING custodial staff for National Custodian Day! 🥳

Sometimes behind the scenes, sometimes responding to an emergency, always the best folks we could ask for! Featured here are just a few of the people who keep WAPL in operation. If you see any of them around, be sure to tell them you love their work 😊

10/02/2026

Listen, they can't all be great... This might not be the best one we've ever done, but it is extra witchy!

Extra Witchy by Ann Aguirre that is! 🧙‍♀️ It has romance, it has the paranormal, it has humor: a (potion) recipe for a great read 🧹

And this one is the third in the series, so if you're looking for something to keep you busy this weekend, this just might be it!

10/01/2026

Next up for Books & Coffee is Colum McCann's Twist! 📚☕

When a ship is sent to repair major underwater breaks, a journalist and the subject of his story learn that the very cables they seek to fix carry news that may cause their lives to unravel.

Intrigued? You've still got time to read it and then discuss it with us Saturday, October 17, at 10AM or Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30PM (or both!)

Place a hold through CountyCat or call the information desk at 414-302-8500 to get your hands on a copy 😊

Here's the link to the event in our calendar: westallislibrary.libcal.com/event/14938763

Happy reading!

09/30/2026

Miss Julia and Miss Claire want YOU to know that TOMORROW is our Flashlight Festival, a West Allis Reads Jr event! 🥳🔦

That's right, Thursday, October 1, from 6:30-7:30PM, our Children's Department is going to be transformed into a super cool glow in the dark, blacklight, flashlight wonderland! 🌟

We've truly got it all—paper lanterns & flashlight filters; long-exposure glowstick art photo station & cave/fort/tunnel building; DIY Brite Crawler dirt cookies & snacks! A flashlight singalong (7:15PM)! So much more!

You'll have to see it to believe it 😊 It'll be a bright and cozy party for the whole family!

Here's the link to the event in our calendar: westallislibrary.libcal.com/event/16917656

09/30/2026

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

Happy October! We have a full slate of scary fun activities for teens here at the West Allis Public Library! October 1st: 4:30-5:30 PM: Teen...

09/29/2026

Another important program! Come learn all about the basics of Medicare with Milwaukee County Medicare Specialist Antonio Jones 😊

Learn the ins and outs of Medicare! This presentation will cover Part A & B, Part D, Medicare Advantage, and preventative services.

We'll be in the Constitution Room Thursday, October 8, at 10:30AM! We'll see you there 😎

Here's the link to the event in our calendar: westallislibrary.libcal.com/event/17071513

09/29/2026

Did you know October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month? Need we say more? 😊

Okay, maybe this doesn't sound like the most alluring topic, but it's important! Join Hildebrand Law Firm LLC and learn about who benefits from estate planning, which legal documents everyone needs, how to control and protect your assets, and so much more ✨

We'll be in the Constitution Room on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30AM! 📃

Here's the link to the event in our calendar: westallislibrary.libcal.com/event/15141478