WARSAW — One hundred years ago, the Warsaw Community Public Library received its first load of books from a local school in January, 1917, and opened its doors to the community in April, 1917. During the WCPL board of trustees meeting, library director Ann Zydek informed the board of their plans to celebrate this milestone. …read more.

By Amanda McFarland, Adult Programming Administrator WARSAW — Though magazines are a popular source of information, accessibility is not always easy. Subscriptions can be costly and print copies can be inconvenient to store or carry around. With convenience in mind, Warsaw Community Public Library now offers Zinio for Libraries, a free, digital magazine service that …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Warsaw Community Public Library Cataloging Supervisor WARSAW — When something memorable happens in the world you can pretty much go ahead and begin casting the movie in your head. 2016 was full of biopic films. Here are two excellent films that have recently arrived at Warsaw Community Public Library. If you turned …read more.

By Amanda McFarland, WCPL WARSAW – When it comes to programs, the Warsaw Community Public Library has plenty to offer in February. This month’s Make it, Take It craft will tug at the heartstrings as participants create a Valentine string art wall hanging. The craft lasts from 3:30- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. The small …read more.

By Katie Warrener, Children’s Services Librarian We have rung in the New Year, and school is back in session…that is, when the weather cooperates. Are you looking for fun family activities this January and February to prevent cabin fever? Join the Warsaw Community Public Library for a game of Bingo, our new Winter Reading program …read more.

By Laurie Voss Circulation Supervisor WARSAW — Are you a “crafty” person? If so, the Warsaw Community Public Library is the place for you. Not only does the have books on a myriad of craft ideas, they hold a lot of classes and excel in teaching you new hobbies. I have several hobbies. I love …read more.

By Amanda McFarland, Adult Programming Coordinator WARSAW – Reading can be a rewarding experience for many, and this winter, Warsaw Community Public Library invites local book lovers to read for both enjoyment and prizes during the 2017 Winter Reading Program. Set for Wednesday, Jan. 4, through Tuesday, Feb. 28, the program includes two age groups: …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library offers many ways to try something new for the new year. Join Friends of the Library for the monthly meeting from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. A representative from Ivy Tech will be on hand from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, to outline adult education opportunities. Chess Club resumes …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library decided to stay with their original decision made in October to raise the salaries of five employees in order to be exempt from the new fair labor standards act overtime regulations that were to go into effect on Dec. 1. The new regulations stated employees making a salary less than …read more.

WARSAW – The following events will take place at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Off the Shelf Reading Group meets 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Attendees can bring books of their choice to share. Chess Club meets 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. There will be no meetings Dec. 24 or …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library will host “Four Steps to Personal Safety” from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, featuring Steve Zorn of Personal Safety Unlimited. Zorn’s presentation will focus on what to do in case of an attack. Components will include: The fundamentals of awareness and its importance for preventing crime and assault How …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is looking into purchasing new self-checkouts and has filled out an order for a 3-D printer. During the WPCL Library Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, it was mentioned that the self-checkout on the main floor of the library does not take payments anymore and is a …read more.

By Amy Mann and Katie Warrener, WCPL Children’s Services Department Libraries are known as the place to go to share culture in the form of books, music, movies and even technology. But more and more they are becoming a place to gather as a community for the purpose of playing games. On any given day …read more.

By Abigail Phinney, Grace College The Warsaw Community Public Library is pleased to announce that Rosetta Stone, level one, is now freely available on INSPIRE, Indiana’s Virtual Library. The program can be accessed by Indiana residents from any computer equipped with an Internet Protocol address located in Indiana and web browser such as Firefox or …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor The Warsaw Community Public Library has many different scary movie genres to offer. I have chosen three new titles that might get your blood pumping. There are new “Ghostbusters” in town and this time their female, with the exception of the male secretary! Same premise as the original…An investigatory lead …read more.

WARSAW — The following will take place in November at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Computer Clinic: Answers to technology-related questions are available 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Drop-In Zone is open 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, with video and board games, snacks and a movie for …read more.

WARSAW — Learn how to prepare foods and limit intake of fats, sugars and salt to achieve optimum health benefits at a presentation from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Warsaw Community Public Library in Conference Room A/B. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended, but not required. For …read more.

By Katie Warrener, Warsaw Community Public Library Children’s Librarian November is Picture Book Month, a celebration of a timeless format with endless possibilities. What story will you find inside? As illustrator Matt Phelan says, a picture book invites you to “sink into this world which will exist for thirty-two pages but will last in your …read more.

WARSAW — In a short meeting of the Warsaw Community Public library board of trustees on Monday, Oct. 10, the board adopted the 2017 budget. The board voted and unanimously accepted a rainy day budget in the amount of $260,355 and a general budget in the amount of $3,140,215. During her report, director Ann Zydek …read more.

By Laurie Voss Circulation Supervisor This is the time of year that websites and news stations start reporting on famous people that have passed away. At the Warsaw Community Public Library, we would like to honor those authors who have passed in 2016. Unfortunately, there have been several over the course of 2016. In date …read more.

WARSAW — Sir Winston Churchill, the famous British statesman who is best known for his wartime leadership as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War, will visit the Warsaw Public Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 through the dramatic skills of experienced actor-scholar Kevin Radaker. The presentation is free and …read more.

By Amy Mann, Children’s Services at Warsaw Community Public Library Did you know that the original monkey we know as Curious George was French, and that his name was Fifi? Since 1941, when the first Curious George story was published in the United States, generations of children have come to know the little mischief-maker who …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library board met on Monday, Sept. 12, to discuss the the 2017 budget and choose what construction company would do the work on the foundation drainage work. Ann Zydek, library director, mentioned the total for the general budget for the year 2017 is $3,270,000 and the rainy day budget …read more.

By Laurie Voss, Circulation Supervisor By now, everyone has heard the word “Minecraft,” but what is it all about? After all, since 2009, Minecraft has sold more than 20 million copies! Before doing this article, I was asking myself the same thing and wondering, what was all the fuss about? So, last week I sat …read more.

WARSAW — Libraries have long been a source for information and technology has by no means changed that. Now, through several online databases, Warsaw Community Public Library patrons can use their library cards to access information on a number of topics right from their homes. To access the databases, users can go here and click …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor When will they make a movie about a musician who didn’t have to suffer agony and ecstasy to make it to the top? Hank Williams ranks near the top on the doomed crooners list. One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, he died in 1953 at 29 …read more.

WARSAW — This following is a listing of the new adult and teen programs for September at the Warsaw Community Public Library. “Off the Shelf Reading Group”  2-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Discussing “Chasing Fireflies” by Charles Martin. “Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library” 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. “Computer Clinic” 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Duana Herendeen, library tech assistant at the Warsaw Community Public Library, received the 2016 Difference is You award from the Indiana Library Federation. Herendeen, previously a pre-school teacher, decided he wanted to work at a library because he had always loved books and reading to kids. Nine years ago, Herendeen began working in …read more.

WARSAW — Record June rains caused board members to dip into the rainy day fund in order to fix damage in the library. The main topic for discussion was the library’s issues with leaking in the technical room earlier this summer. Library director Ann Zydek mentioned, “At this point we need to use rainy day …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor at the Warsaw Community Public Library “Demolition” is a fantastic metaphor for inner turmoil. It takes us on an adventure through every single stage of the grieving process—denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Although at times it seems slow and detached it is also funny, quirky and rewarding to watch. …read more.

WARSAW — Heavy rainfall in June have the Warsaw Community Public Library staff feeling a little dampened as moisture continues to soak into the records room. WCPL Director Ann Zydek showed the leaky area to the library board during its regular meeting Monday afternoon, July 11. She noted the nature of the old Carnegie library …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library will be hosting the following events: Computer Clinic will be meeting from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 and from 4-5:30 p.m. on July. Get one-on-one help with all your computer and technology needs. Drop in Zone will be …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Turn down your food or beverage craving at Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. Angie Hernandez, C.Ht, certified hypnotherapist will be the guest speaker. Come experience a sampler of hypnosis in a safe group setting. It’s easy with your powerful …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustee’s meeting on Monday, June 13, board members announced that the library will be offering temporary and non-resident library cards starting July 1. The Assistant Director, Joni Brookins, described the changes to the WCPL’s policy, saying, “We will now sell cards to non-residents and 3 …read more.

By KATIE WARRNER Children’s Services Librarian, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Have you heard that Warsaw and Winona Lake are a finalist for the Stellar Communities designation, a community development program that rewards comprehensive, citizen- engaged planning? It is a cause for celebration, and the community is planning to do just that on July …read more.

WARSAW — Every year that passes a new gadget is released; from the IPod’s of the last decade to Google Glass in 2013. With the ever changing world of technology, it can be hard for many of the organizations that serve the community to keep up. In particular, local libraries have to rise to a number …read more.

By IVY LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — It’s that time of year again, warm sunny days, walks in the park, and poison ivy! Would you know poison ivy if you came upon it? The side effects are a bumpy, blistery rash with intense itching that can be spread easily. How …read more.

WARSAW — A crowd of parents and children gathered at Center Lake Park at 11 a.m. today, Monday, June 6, in order to take in Stories In The Park. As the children gathered, reader Lynelle Vogel set up her story books and prepared to read. “We’ve been doing this program for 10 or more years… maybe it’s …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Mind-body medicine is an evidence-based modality reducing fear, stress, pain and anxiety while improving sleep, mobility and the sense of well-being. Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting this free workshop with Angie Hernandez, certified hypnotherapist. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Katie Warrener is the new children’s department head at the Warsaw Community Public Library. She recently moved to the Warsaw area from Oregon.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library The Warsaw Community Public Library will be playing host to the following events: “Computer Clinic” 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1. Get one-on-one help with all your computer and technology needs. “Drop in Zone” 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Grades 6-12 only. Play video games, board …read more.

By AMY MANN Children’s Services, Warsaw Community Public Library Have you noticed a difference in the demeanor of the kids in your life? Do they seem to be a little less focused than usual? A little more antsy? You don’t need to look at a calendar to know what’s going on. Longer, warmer days are …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Chicago-based writer and the author of three books on the city, including the recent book “24 Great Walks in Chicago” will be the guest speaker at Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. May 10. Max Grinnell is a travel and leisure correspondent who …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees met on Monday, May 9, to discuss maintenance projects to help keep the building open and pleasant for the foreseeable future. Bruce Hively, the library facilities manager, presented the board with a variety of projects to help keep the library in shape. The projects included …read more.

WARSAW — The Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust at 1st Source Bank recently awarded Kosciusko Literacy Services $1,000 to purchase ABC board books for babies born at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Kosciusko Literacy Services’ Baby’s First Book program encourages early literacy development in the county’s youngest residents. Reading to a baby or young child helps the child’s …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW —The month of May will bring a variety of events to the Warsaw Community Public Library, including: “Cookbook Club” from 10-11 a.m. Monday, May 2. Make something that challenges you. “New Release Tuesday” from 4-6 a.m. May 3. Call or go online for movie …read more.

WARSAW — Canning is an important, safe method for preserving food if practiced properly. Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting a class about safe Canning Basics, 6-7:30 p.m.Tuesday, April 19. Topics that will be discussed are: How to pack the jars, what canning method to use, what utensils you need and some home recipes easy …read more.

By ANN ZYDEK Library Director, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — You are invited to our National Library Week, Libraries Transform celebration at Warsaw Community Public Library. Visit and explore our “makerspace” activities available this week. Library makerspaces are an evolutionary step in facility design and programming. Public libraries are creating makerspace library destinations to …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library’s board of trustees met Monday, April 11, to discuss new activities blooming throughout the library. “It’s an exciting time,” said Barbara Beck, president of the board of trustees. As a part of National Library Week, the library has been filled with seven “makerspaces,” where people can gather and do anything …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library will be hosting a program on “Planning Your Spring Garden” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. The guest speaker will be Amanda Zambrano who is a master gardener intern. Zambrano will be discussing how to plan and prepare a vegetable …read more.

By ANNA JACKSON Information Services, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Did you know that April 11-16, is National Library Week? This is the time of year designated to celebrating your local library, and the Warsaw Community Public Library is planning a celebration of epic proportions. Throughout the week, there will be contests, activities, giveaways, …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library will be hosting the following events: Cookbook Club will meet from 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 4. Come to sample bread pudding and bring your favorite bread pudding recipes. Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, April 4. …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting a Diabetes Academy class. This is a free class given by diabetes educator, Cindy Smith, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, to help you learn about managing diabetes. The curriculum includes basic diabetes information and terminology, tips for …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Public Library WARSAW — One of my favorite genres to read is true crime. I have always been interested in criminology, especially cold cases. While watching the Investigation Discovery Network I watched a couple of shows about the solving of one of the oldest cold cases in U.S. history. …read more.

WARSAW — Life’s journeys sometimes take a person through jobs or career paths they may not necessarily like or are not a good fit for. But then a door may open somewhere and they step through it into their dream job.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter designated one week in March as Women’s History Week. By 1986, with the help of Congress, the entire month of March was designated Women’s History Month. In honor of this, and since we are a library, I thought I would …read more.

BY MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library We all want to believe that we’re good people; that we aren’t capable of cruel, inhuman acts. But what if that isn’t the case? What if we all have that capability for great evil? When I discovered that the library had two new films about two …read more.

WARSAW — Travis Jordan Hubler, 18, 4291 W. 100N, Warsaw, was arrested Thursday afternoon on three charges of theft, all class A misdemeanors, for items he stole from Warsaw Public Library. The charges were enhanced to level 6 felonies due to a Dec. 28 conviction of theft. Warsaw Police filed an affidavit of probable cause …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW —Upcoming events and programs at Warsaw Community Public Library: Drop in Zone meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, for grades 6-12 only. Drop in to play video games and board games, watch a movie, and enjoy snacks. Off the Shelf Reading Group meets …read more.

By STEPHANIE HERSHBERGER Children’s Services, Warsaw Community Public Library Did you ever consider reading a Caldecott picture book for something new and different to your child? Why did these great books in our collection win the gold medal honor? Why does Warsaw Community Public Library have a stand-alone award collection? What makes these picture books …read more.

WARSAW — Washington STEM and Madison Elementary School students regularly enjoy games of chess when their respective chess clubs meet. At Washington, 65 students from kindergarten to sixth grade are members; Madison has about 68. Jay Bolduc, a choir teacher with Warsaw Community Schools, oversees both programs.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College has scheduled several off-campus workshops to aid students and families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — You have long known that the Warsaw Community Public Library is the place to be for books, music, video games, audio books, newspapers and more. You also know how great the reference librarians are for finding information for you or directing you to the …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library February Programming Cookbook Club meets from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, for the “Pressure Cooker Class”. Taste a dish at this meeting. Friends of the library meet from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Learn how to balance your pH level and keep your body well …read more.

WARSAW — A small group of constituents met Saturday morning, Jan. 23, at Warsaw Community Public Library to meet and greet Republian State Senator Jim Banks and to ask him their questions. Banks plans to run for Indiana’s Third Congressional District. Over coffee and donuts, Banks briefly addressed the group and talked about topics of national security and freedom …read more.

By AMY MANN Warsaw Community Public Library Children’s Services WARSAW — Our community is filled with talented young people. A trip to a middle school or high school play or a trip to a Wagon Wheel, Jr. production would add credence to this observation. Homeschoolers occasionally present a theatrical offering, and local churches see young …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library By the time the holidays were over this year, I would have to say I was “crafted out.” But here it is, just past Christmas, and I am crocheting again. Here at the Warsaw Community Public Library, we would like to help you with your hobbies, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library is starting a new book club in the evening on Jan. 26. Come at 6:30 p.m, bringing two or three books that you enjoyed reading. Book clubs are a great way to meet new people, explore new authors and share reading ideas.This will be a one hour program the …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Have you ever watched a film that did nothing for you the first time around but decide to give it a second chance and you’re pleasantly surprised that you love it? I watched “Interstellar’ with my husband the first time (Spring) he was captivated, …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Adult and teen programs for January have been announced for the Warsaw Community Public Library: The adult and teen (sixth grade and up) winter reading program runs from Monday, Jan. 4, to Monday, Feb. 29. You can read or listen to audio books, …read more.

By AMY MANN Children’s Services, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — At a recent Homeschool Lego Club, I interviewed some participants to see why they had come to our monthly event. Mr. Duane was in charge and we had two volunteers, Joyce and Carol, to maintain order in the construction zone. As always, parents were …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library It’s Christmastime once again, and once again, the Warsaw Community Public Library is your one–stop shop for Christmas entertainment. Let’s start with movies for the holiday season. My husband and I will sit any available evening and watch a Christmas movie together. Some of our favorites …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Could you use some entertainment on a cold winter’s night or a bit of winding down after a long day of holiday shopping? Look no further than the Warsaw Community Public Library to meet all your entertainment needs. Lately there have been quite a …read more.

WARSAW — America Recycles Day will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 15 this year. Thousands of events across the U.S. will be held to explain and encourage both recycling and the purchase of recycled and reusable materials.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library With Thanksgiving coming very soon, what better time to explore some dishes that might fit well on your Thanksgiving table? For fun, I thought I would pick some recipes for everyone’s lifestyle, and all of these are available at your Warsaw Community Public Library. I will …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Now that summer is over and the winter months are right around the corner it’s a great time to catch up on your movie watching. The Warsaw Community Public Library has quite a few recently released films for your viewing pleasure. Here are some I highly …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programing Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library Programs and events for November: Cookbook club meets from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Bring pumpkin recipes and sample a pumpkin dish. New release Tuesday is from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Rated PG. Call for title. Scott Workman’s classic guitar recital is from 6:30-7:30 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review the Internet Acceptable Use Policy. The hearing will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.

WARSAW — Scott Workman will be presenting “A Classical Guitar Recital” at Warsaw Community Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Scott is a graduate student at IU South Bend, and will be completing his Master’s degree in Classical Guitar performance.

WARSAW — It has been deceptively warm lately, but the leaves have begun their yearly metamorphosis. We can see trees from our windows in Children’s Services, and the truth is inescapable. Verdant crowns have turned to a crinkly gold, and branches are beginning to be visible through fluffs of crimson.

WARSAW — Halloween has always been my favorite time of the year. Whether it is the crispness in the air, the crunching leaves beneath your feet, or to be truthful … the candy!

Spook Handy performed alongside Pete Seeger at festivals and concerts over 50 times from 2003-2013. He learned firsthand many of Pete’s songs and the stories behind them. Now, Spook is on a three year “Remembering Pete Seeger” World Tour bringing these songs and stories and Pete’s message to all 50 U.S. states.

WARSAW — As Halloween looms, things start to get spooky. Haunted houses open, scary movies proliferate on television, jack-o’-lanterns and scarecrows appear in yards.

WARSAW — Heather Marie Emelio was chosen as the winner of the Warsaw Community Public September Library Card Sign-Up contest.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library If you’re a fan of great movies and the Beach Boys, then the film “Love & Mercy” is for you. It’s a fascinating, yet tragic, biopic about the Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson. Typically biopics are boring “best of” montages that never truly go anywhere. This one …read more.

WARSAW — This week at WCPL, children’s services received some shiny new books from our cataloging department. The books are from the “Billy and Blaze” series, written by C.W. Anderson and published between 1936 and 1970. Our Facebook friends have been excited to see our new acquisitions.

WARSAW — Off the Shelf Reading Group meets from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Join others for coffee and discuss “Leaving Time” by Jody Piccoult.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library announces that it was the recipient of the Dekko Foundation’s “A Little Love for Library” grant in the amount of $30,000. The library received the grant to help upgrade our exterior signs with new digital signs.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — “Mad Max: Fury Road” is a great surprise for a reboot film. Normally these films are not as captivating or as memorable as their originals. It has been 30 years since we’ve seen Max Rockatansky and he’s never looked better. I was indeed skeptical …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library will host an eBay class starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The dog days of summer have passed and the warm month holidays have gone by. Typically, the Kosciusko County activities dwindle a bit and people’s focus shifts to the indoor areas.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation SUpervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library In 1978, William J. Bennett, then secretary of education issued a challenge: “Let’s have a national campaign … every child should obtain a library card — and use it.” Since that time, libraries all over have held library card sign up month each September. Studies show …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Programming Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Programs and events for September: Guest speaker Dr. Kevin Day talks about your cholesterol from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. Register to find out what your doctor may not tell you. Teens are invited to drop in to play video games or watch a movie. …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant, Children’s Services Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Recently, frequent news stories and social networking posts have appeared featuring children with disabilities, and discussing how society can treat these individuals with dignity and inclusion. Our community is on the forefront of that movement. Area schools, both public and private, are …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Education announced that Warsaw Community Schools has been awarded the Indiana Dual Language Pilot Grant. WCS was one of five school corporations in the state awarded. The $200,000 grant award will be used to develop and implement a world language immersion program within WCS. Starting immediately, WCS educators and …read more.

By ANN M. ZYDEK Library Director, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Special thanks to everyone who helped the library gather “100 Great Ideas” about the community and library this spring for a 2016-2021 Warsaw Community Public Library Strategic Plan. By year’s end the library board will have reviewed and approved a new long range …read more.

By ANNA JACKSON Information Services Librarian, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Summer – the time for garage sales, flea markets, farmer’s stands, tent sales, yard sales, and auctions. There is nothing quite like standing out in the hot sun, pawing through piles of other people’s stuff, hunting for the bargain that just can’t be …read more.

By ROBIN FOSNAUGH Administrative Assistant, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library news and events this month: Cookbook Club discusses picnic foods and potluck dishes from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3. Bring your recipes, and taste a dish. Learn how to draw comics and more from 2 p.m. until …read more.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Anyone who is familiar with the literary world knows there’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the publication of “Go Set a Watchman”, which has been commonly recognized as the first draft of what would become Harper Lee’s brilliant “To Kill a Mockingbird”. “Watchman”, written several …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — Over one billion people around the globe use Facebook. According to Library Journal’s “Survey on Public Marketing Methods and Best Practices,” 86 percent of libraries said they were using social media. The children’s department at the Warsaw Community Public Library has been a part …read more.