West Sangamon Public Library
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    • Home
    • Library Services
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    • Storytime
    • Summer Reading Program
    • Contact Us/Map
    • More
      • Book Club
      • Bestsellers
      • Cake Pan Lending Library
      • Links
      • Online Tools
      • Kids' Site
      • Teens' Site
      • Tax Forms
      • About Us
      • Volunteers
      • Local Free Libraries
      • Staff
      • The "Page" Page
      • Wish List
      • Board of Trustees
      • Director's Blog
  • Home
  • Library Services
  • eBooks
  • Storytime
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Contact Us/Map
  • More
    • Book Club
    • Bestsellers
    • Cake Pan Lending Library
    • Links
    • Online Tools
    • Kids' Site
    • Teens' Site
    • Tax Forms
    • About Us
    • Volunteers
    • Local Free Libraries
    • Staff
    • The "Page" Page
    • Wish List
    • Board of Trustees
    • Director's Blog

WELCOME to the West Sangamon Public Library

West Sangamon Public Library District

112 E. Illinois St.

New Berlin, IL  62670


Phone: 217-488-7733 

FAX: 217-488-7744 

E-Mail: Info@wspld.com 

Regular Library Hours

(Subject to change with Holidays and weather)

Sunday & Monday                  Closed

Tuesday                         10 AM - 4 PM

Wednesday                 10 AM -4 PM

Thursday                      10 AM - 6 PM

  Friday                            10 AM - 4 PM

       Saturday                      CLOSED for Memorial Day


Enjoy our NEW updated Public Access Catalog (PAC)


The Illinois Heartland Library System includes collections from over 585 libraries in the southern half of the state of Illinois.   

PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG SEACH

If you have any questions about the new Public Access Catalog, click the link below.

You can also check out the new features available.



Quick Start Guide for new catalog

Current Events


Please take a couple of minutes to complete our library survey. We are collecting information to make sure we are meeting our community's needs. Anyone can complete the survey, you don't have to be a current patron. See the Library Survey link below. 

Thank you :)


Summer Reading Sign up has begun! 

The program officially starts Tuesday, May 27.

Check out the Summer Reading page for event information.

  

We just added 2 new services: The Director is  Notary Public.

We now accept credit cards for payment of late fees, lost books, and copies.


Come by the library and participate in our current program: 

Judge a Book By It's Cover year-long Book Club


*Storytime is every Wednesday at 10:30am.


*Sit and Stitch meet every first and third Thursday of the month at 5:45pm-7:30pm here at the library.  Anyone who likes to do hand-work is invited to attend.


 *Download the Libby App to enjoy books on the go. 



Library Survey

PROGRAMS

WSPLD Book Club

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Person reading book.

The Book Club is currently on a re-organizational pause.  If interested in helping out, contact the library.  

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Mother helping child with craft.

 Every Wednesday morning at 10:30am. 

Join us for a story and a craft. 

Friends of the Library

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Friends of the Library

Photo of tables filled with books at the Book Sale.

The Friends host a Book & Bake Sale at the Library in the fall, September 20 & 21, 2024. 

New members are welcome.   

To become a Friend of the Library, contact the library. 

Loami Food Pantry

Little Free Libraries

Friends of the Library

Food items being put in box for food drive.

Please remember to drop off your food items here at the library for the Loami Food Pantry.

Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries

Free Little Library in Loami.

 Visit our Little Free Libraries:

  • Loami, next to the Loami Country Market, 104 Church Street
  • Berlin, at the park shelter
  • New Berlin, at Le Beau and Arthur Jones Avenue

Take a book, leave a book. 

Miscellaneous

LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday          Closed

Monday          Closed

Tuesday         10 AM -4 PM

Wednesday   10 AM -4 PM

Thursday       10 AM - 6 PM

Friday            10 AM -4 PM

Saturday       10 AM - Noon


The library may close due to severe weather and generally follows the New Berlin school district closings. 

Visit https://newschannel20.com/weather/closings for weather related closings.


  • Holiday Closing Dates 2025
  • New Year’s   Monday        January 1 
  • Easter            Fri-Sat      April 18-19
  • Memorial Day   Saturday May 24 
  • County Fair   Tues-Mon June 10-16  
  • 4Th of July   Friday        July 4         
  • Labor Day   Saturday Aug 30  
  • Thanksgiving   Wed-Sat         Nov 26-29
  • Christmas   Wed-Thur Dec 24-25
  • New Year’s Eve  Wednes.       Dec 31
  • New Year’s Day Thurs.          Jan 1, 2025


Check out our New Arrival shelf next to the display case.

Tall book shelf with new arrivals displayed.

Search the Public Access Catalog (PAC)

Search the Public Access Catalog (PAC)

The Illinois Heartland Library System includes collections from over 585 libraries in the southern half of the state of Illinois.   

Public Access Catalog Search

Search the Public Access Catalog (PAC)

About Borrowing
Getting a Library Card
Other Services

eBooks

Libby App (Please select Rolling Prairie Consortium as your library)

Libby app image of girl reading book.
Libby
eRead Illinois image.
eReadIllinois/3M Cloud Library

Go to the eBooks page for more information on eBook providers.

eBooks

Common Questions:

How do I get a card?
Am I in the Library District?
What if I do not live in the District?
What is the Loan Period?
What about Fees?
How can I renew my books?
How can I check my account?
Can I request books?
What other services are offered?

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