About Us

Jenni Olson, K-12 Teacher Librarian, jolson@west-branch.k12.ia.us

Hoover Elementary

(319) 643-7211 Ext. 167 Associate: Lisa Hayslett

Library hours: 8am to 3:15pm M, T, Th, F; 8am to 1:30pm Wednesday

Middle School Library

(319) 643-5324 Ext. 147 . Associates: Susie Kazlauskas

Library hours: 8am to 3:30 pm M, T, Th, F; 8am to 1:45pm Wednesday

High School Library

(319) 643-7216 Ext. 314 . Associate: Misti Donovan

Library hours: 8am to 3:30pm M, T, Th, F; 8am to 1:45pm Wednesday

Library is subject to close for special events.

Mission Statement

The mission of the West Branch Community Schools library is to see that students and staff use ideas and information effectively and read for enjoyment.

Goals of the School Library Program

  • All students have access to all library resources

  • An Information Literacy curriculum is integrated with classroom instruction

  • Library resources support the curriculum

  • The library is available for classes throughout the school day

  • The library is to be a place of quiet study