Month: January 2016

Perplexus 3D Maze Puzzles

Expanding on our popular board game collection, we have added three Perplexus 3D maze puzzles: Perplexus Original, Perplexus Rookie, and Perplexus Epic. The goal of each puzzle is to guide a steel marble through a series of obstacles, including ramps, levers, tracks, cups, tubes, and stairs.

Toys like the Perplexus can help both children and adults improve the following skills:

  • visual-motor
  • memory
  • planning
  • impulse control
  • deep focus

To borrow a Perplexus, search the catalog at WCCLS.org and place a hold, or visit the library to see what is on our shelves.

Questions about borrowing Perplexus puzzles and other games? Please contact us.

Library Closed on Presidents Day

Mount Rushmore
West Slope Community Library will be closed Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of Presidents Day.

Materials can still be returned to the outside bookdrop during this time.

Find the list of scheduled closed date for other libraries at wccls.org.

Remember: When the library is closed, you can continue reading by checking out an ebook!

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Library Closed on MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. MemorialWest Slope Community Library will be closed Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

While the library is closed, you can still return books to our outdoor bookdrop. And you can always download ebooks, manage your account online, and request items for pickup 24/7 at WCCLS.org.

View a list of upcoming closed dates for all Washington County libraries.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Birthday Celebration

Join us on Sunday, February 7 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for a special celebration of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 149th birthday.

Pamela Smith Hill, the editor of Wilder’s newly released memoir Pioneer Girl, will be at the event to talk about Wilder’s life and legacy.

This is a wonderful opportunity for Little House fans of all ages to share their passion for Wilder’s work and learn more about the beloved author.

Refreshments will be provided.

Space is limited. Please register online to make a general admission reservation.

Inclement Weather Hours

Update [5:45pm, Monday, January 4]: The library will close early at 6:00pm due to inclement weather. Further updates about open hours will be posted this website, Facebook, Twitter , and WCCLS.org.

West Slope Community Library will open late at 12:oopm on Monday, January 4 due to inclement weather.

We will continue to evaluate recommendations from local transportation officials and media throughout the day. If we determine that we must open later than noon or close for the day, those updates will be posted to this website, Facebook, and Twitter.

To learn which other libraries are closed or open, visit WCCLS.org.

Please do not worry about returning materials to the library while roads remain hazardous. We will offer a grace period so that fines are not accrued today.

Thank you for your patience—and be safe!