Warsaw Community Public Library, 310 E. Main St., Warsaw, will host Diabetes Academy, a free class by Novo Nordisk Diabetes Educator, Cindy Smith, RD, CDE. This class will cover basic diabetes information and terminology with tips for eating healthy and staying active. No registration is required. The class is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Now that July is here and we have had a ton of rain, how is your vegetable garden? If it survived flooding, then you probably have started picking delicious produce to enjoy. What kind of plans do you have for all your bounty? First off, I …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Recently I have had the pleasure to indulge in my favorite past time, viewing and reviewing films. There have been so many that have come across my desk that sounds appealing. Here are five films that I found enjoyable and I hope you will too. First …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Information Services Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Don’t forget, Saturday, July 18, is the last day to record your pages and receive your prizes.  The big drawing will be Monday, July 20. Drop-in Zone is from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Drop in to play video games and …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library will host professional story teller, Carol Knarr, who will bring the story of Emma Edmonds alive at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Connect to history and literature through Knarr’s first-person story of a woman fighting for the 2nd regiment during the Civil War. This event is appropriate for ages 5 through …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant, Warsaw Community Public Library Public libraries serve as a testament to the human quest for knowledge. The ancient Greeks promoted that thirst with large private and public book repositories. Aristotle’s Great Library of Alexandria began as a private collection, but became public, to a degree. The rub was that it …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Recently I had someone approach the circulation desk and ask if I knew of another author that wrote like Janet Evanovich. Not only was I able to give them a couple of names and refer them to our reference department, but I was able to direct …read more.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor How important is a friends group to a library? They are of vital importance. Since the beginning of the National Library movement, friends groups have been formed by citizens who desire to actively promote library services and resources while sharing their love of libraries with their community. They foster a …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks & Recreation Join Warsaw Community Public Library for stories in the park. Bring the entire family to this free program from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Monday in June. Meet in Central Park, between the Center Lake beach and the parks department office building, where there are …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library The history of the Civil War comes alive when Keven Stonerock presents “Billy Yank – Union Soldier.” He will present an actual soldier from Henry County, Indiana named William H. Fentress. This presentation is set in the year 1864 with a battle-weary Fentress home on …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Warsaw Community Public Library’s adult and teen summer reading programs run Monday, June 8, through Saturday, July 18. Participants can register through Tuesday, June 30. This year’s themes are “Escape the Ordinary” and “Unmask.” Participants receive a small prize or ticket every 500 pages read …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting an essential oils 101 class 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28. Our guest speaker will be Paula Spolski from Young Living Essential Oils. Learn how essential oils are made and what they can be used for. This class will …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant, Children’s Services, Warsaw Community Public Library The school year is almost ready for the history books, and everyone is aware of what that means. Kids will be pretty much free of their school year obligations, and looking for something enriching and educational to do. Sure, they will. But, parents and …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting an educational program about beekeeping with Charlotte Hubbard. Hubbard is from southwest Michigan and she will share her addiction and love of the pollinating insect, the honey bee, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Hubbard is also the author of “Droning from a Queen Bee: The …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Everyone has a passion in their lives. With some it’s gardening, maybe reading, crafting, or something totally different. For many it’s cemeteries and genealogy. People interested in genealogy can easily spend hours on genealogy and researching cemeteries. I am so happy that I recently found that …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Information Services Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Adult and teen programs for May: The chess club meets at 10 a.m. Saturdays in May. For beginner or expert, and all ages are welcome. The cookbook club meets from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday, May 4. The theme is family favorite recipes. …read more.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Have you ever had one of those evenings where you want to see a great film, but are not sure what to watch? What you need is a movie that you won’t regret watching. I would like to suggest two films that I feel are worth …read more.

For most, meeting a life-long hero is the thing of legend. For Sam Weller however, meeting his hero was the beginning of a new world of possibilities. Yesterday at 4 p.m., the author visited the Warsaw Community Public Library to discuss his life pursuit of his favorite author. Weller states his love for author Ray …read more.

By ANN ZYDEK and MELISSA CHAPMAN Warsaw Community Public Library One hundred years ago, local residents began planning a public library that opened its doors in 1917. Our library has provided continuous years of service to Warsaw, Winona Lake and Wayne Township residents at this location ever since: about seven generations of residents. Now the …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant, Warsaw Community Public Library Did you know that children in our area who are becoming independent readers have a section of their own in the Warsaw Community Public Library children’s department? Easy readers were first published in the United States in the 1930’s. “Dick and Jane” adventures helped children to …read more.

The Warsaw Community Public Library had a great turnout Saturday, March 28, for Indiana-native Karen Land’s presentation on her adventures racing the Alaskan Iditarod. Land, who grew up near Indianapolis, has completed the nearly 1,100 mile Iditarod Trail sled dog race a total of three times. The trail stretches through some of the most difficult …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library I was pleasantly surprised that this year’s Big Read novel is “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. It is one of my favorites. Bradbury’s terrifying vision of a future is a brilliant allegory that remains intelligent and pertinent even today. Last week the movie that was released …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Information Services Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Programs and events for April: “Computer Clinic”  will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1. Bring your computer questions and problems. “Drop In Zone” will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Drop in to play video games …read more.

Iditarod musher Karen Land will be visiting the Warsaw Community Public Library at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. She has competed in the approximately 1,100 mile Iditarod Trail sled dog race across Alaska three times. Land will share a PowerPoint presentation and talk about what a musher must pack for the competition, what they wear …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library will host a free home day care information program at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21. The information is intended for those who are already child care providers or who would like to start a home day care. Robin Wentz will be the guest speaker and will present all the needed information. …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant, Children’s Services, Warsaw Community Public Library The public library is all about the books, right? Knowledge is power. Let’s think about that assertion. Scientists have found that when gifted children solve problems, increased electrical activity appears in both hemispheres of the brain. It appears that for the brain to work …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library will host a free home day care information program at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21. The information is intended for those who are already child care providers or who would like to start a home day care. Robin Wentz will be the guest speaker and will present all the needed information. …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library If you think back on some strong women, you probably have several in your own family that come to mind. My first would be my paternal grandmother. She married in 1915, and in early 1923 my grandfather was killed, leaving her a widow with three children …read more.

By DUANE HENERDEEN Children’s Services Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library As a child begins to learn the process of associating illustrations and the words on pages of books as being related, they soon find themselves seeking out books that will answer their questions about the things in their surrounding everyday life. A simple drive to …read more.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Do you enjoy a good movie set in the distant future? Warsaw Community Public Library has two films you might enjoy. The first film is from 2011 called “In Time.” In a future where time is literally money, humans have been genetically engineered to never age …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library If you are a baby boomer, then you probably read “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” while a teen. Mark Twain published Huckleberry Finn in February 1885, making this classic 130 years old. This has been said to be the world’s most loved and at the same …read more.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Have you ever watched a movie and a third of the way in you have a startling realization that the two main characters are so unsympathetic and unappealing you ask, “Why am I even watching this?” I felt this way about the movie “Gone Girl”. About …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Programming Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library Cookbook Club meets from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Bring 12 copies of your favorite five-ingredient recipe. From 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Make It Take It crafts will make conversation heart boxes. Cost is $6, and you should bring …read more.

By DUANE HERENDEEN Children’s Services Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Now that the holiday season is past and we’re catching up on our list of things to do, holiday bills and children’s homework routines, please remember the Warsaw Community Public Library is getting back into story time mode. We love having children and parents come …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools A community luncheon celebration to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. There will be music, great food and activities appropriate for all ages. Special programs …read more.

By ANN M. ZYDEK Library Director, Warsaw Community Public Library On behalf of the Warsaw Community Public Library Board and staff I wish you a peaceful and happy New Year. Did you bring in 2015 with any special New Year’s traditions? One library employee celebrates by eating corn beef and cabbage, an Irish custom, with …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library The first thing I should say, since “Guardians of the Galaxy” is not one of the better known Marvel comics, is that you don’t need to have read the comics to enjoy or understand the movie. The story starts you from zero, introducing the characters with …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Information Services Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Warsaw Community Public Library upcoming clubs and events: Join the Warsaw Community Public Library winter reading program. It is available to adults and teens and participants and earn prizes for every 500 pages read up to 5,000 pages. The program starts Monday, Jan. 12 …read more.

By DUANE HERENDEEN Warsaw Community Public Library Children Services Supervisor It’s that time of year when you spend more time traveling in the car then usual. From running errands, picking up children from play practice, or traveling to your extended families for the holiday celebrations, time in your vehicle is a moment when reading a …read more.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor Warsaw Community Public Library I was apprehensive about watching the Disney film “Maleficent” for two reasons, one “Sleeping Beauty” was one of my favorite films as a child and I didn’t want that memory tarnished and two, I am not a fan of Angelina Jolie who plays Maleficent. I am …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library It’s that time of year again, the hustle, the bustle, the snow, the gifts and of course, shopping. Yes, Christmas is here again, and it’s time to stop at your Warsaw Community Public Library to check out the new offerings we have, and get in that …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library will offer free demonstration of fresh Christmas arrangements from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Anderson Greenhouse.  Register at Warsaw Community Public Library at 574-267-6011 or online at www.warsawlibrary.org.                 

By VALERIA FISHER Information Services Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Photography Contest The seventh annual Warsaw Community Public Library Amateur Photography Contest will start Dec. 1. Amateur photographers ages 18 and up may enter up to two photographs that were taken during 2014, in color or black/white categories. Each entry must be framed, and …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library Dr. Sarah Masterson of Masterson Chiropractic Family Practice will present a program called “Stay Young For The First 100 Years” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25. at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Masterson will teach attendees how to take care of potential problems before they …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library The Warsaw Community Public Library is holding the 7th annual Adult Amateur Photography Contest. Amateur photographers (ages 18 and older) may enter up to two photography pieces that were taken during 2014. The categories are Color and Black/White. Photographers must deliver their work during library …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Veteran’s Day was established as a holiday on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Originally called Armistice Day, it was officially changed to Veteran’s Day and became a national holiday in 1938. In 1945, Raymond Weeks, a WWII veteran …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library On the morning of June 19, 1944, as U.S. troops were battling Japanese forces on Saipan in the Mariana Islands in the Pacific, American pilots based on aircraft carriers offshore rushed to their planes to protect their fleet from an enemy attack from the air. …read more.

By ANN M. ZYDEK Library Director, Warsaw Community Public Library As the view outside my window changes due to dropping temperatures and fallen leaves, I continue to explore the world’s phenomena from my armchair. Soren Kierkegaard wrote, “Life must be understood backwards. But it must be lived forwards.” I encourage you, as I am, to …read more.

By ROBIN FOSNAUGH Administrative Assistant, Warsaw Community Public Library Here are some of the upcoming adult classes at Warsaw Community Public Library. Award winning biographer, Ray E. Boomhower, will present the career of leading ace Alex Vraciu, a fighter pilot of World War II at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Registration required. Make It and Take …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant for the Children’s Department, Warsaw Community Public Library How important are libraries in today’s world? As I sit at the reference desk in the Children’s Department of the Warsaw Community Public Library on a pleasant Saturday morning, I hear a quiet buzz of voices. I hear dads conversing in Spanish, …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library Turn down a food or beverage craving at Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Angie Hernandez, C.Ht, certified hypnotherapist will be the guest speaker. Come experience a sampler of weight loss hypnosis in a safe group setting. It’s easy with …read more.

Article by Missy Chapman, WCPL Cataloging Supervisor In this day and age, with our economy the way it is, most people are looking for affordable entertainment as well as bargains. Where better to find entertainment and bargains than at Warsaw Community Public Library’s October book sale? The library has been providing book sales for the public …read more.

Article by Laurie Voss, WCPL Circulation Supervisor It’s time for my annual trek to the battlefields of Gettysburg, Pa. If you have never been there, it is an awe-inspiring place to visit. I don’t think you can walk without stepping on or running headlong into a monument, as they commemorate events of the entire battle. …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library Round Barns in Indiana are a rarity in the 21st Century. These barns are a piece of the historical landscape of the Hoosier state. The round barn is a long forgotten ingenuity of a farming society that searched for innovative ways to improve their farming …read more.

Kosciusko Literacy Services announced the winners of the Walk-n-Wander Essay Contest at the September First Friday Event. Mikayla Mimnaugh won the Walk-n-Wander Essay Contest for Elementary Students. A fourth grade student at Harrison Elementary, Mikayla won a set of five books and a $50 prize. Shown with Mikayla is her younger brother Tyler and Kosciusko …read more.

See the city of Jerusalem and the sites of Israel, The Dome of the Rock where Father Abraham offered up Isaac, The River Jordan, etc. You won’t need a plane ticket. Come to the Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, for a power point presentation. This is a free program that …read more.

By Duane Herendeen Children’s Department Supervisor In today’s busy world, it seems there are so many resources we can utilize to keep track of events and information. Depending on how quickly you want to receive the information, what form you want to receive it in, and how often you want to be notified about information, …read more.

In following John Dillinger from boredom to desperation to sheer audacity, The Charm traces the man who outwitted law enforcement in a 14-month wild chase in and around the state of Indiana. He was front page news in 1934. Dillinger was credited with a dozen bank robberies, raids on three police departments (including Warsaw, Indiana) …read more.

Article by Laurie Voss, WCPL Circulation Supervisor Do you know the history of quilts? According to the website, the history of the quilt started long before European settlers landed in the New World. At that time, it was just utilitarian, a necessity to use pieces of fabric to patch worn and frayed clothing and blankets. Because …read more.

Article by Melissa Chapman WCPL Cataloging Supervisor I was saddened to hear of the passing of Robin Williams. The first time I saw him was on a TV show called “Happy Days”. For one episode he played an alien named Mork from Ork. This of course led to a spin off show for Williams called …read more.

By Dana Owen, WCPL Information Services Librarian Looking for something to do in September? Well, look no further. The library has a variety of programs for adults to attend during the month. Chess Club will meet every Saturday in September. For the beginner or expert. Classes 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Computer Clinic. 10 a.m. to …read more.

Article by Laurie Voss, WCPL Circulation Supervisor There is still some time left for a late summer vacation, or many be you are ready to begin planning for Fall Break or Christmas Break. As I write this, I am just a few hours away from beginning my own vacation. Working in the circulation department, I have …read more.

Article by Duane Herendeen, WCPL Children’s Department Supervisor Now that we have caught our breath after a very successful and fun children’s Summer Reading Program, it’s time to start focusing on our Fall Story Time programs. We always try to make our theme for the programs interesting and educational at the same time and this …read more.

Article by Ann M. Zydek, WCPL Director Are you an avid reader? Reading unlocks academic, professional and social opportunities and can transform your life. I’m reading Donalyn Miller’s, Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer’s Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits. She shares her passion for reading, books, and reading communities. As a reading teacher …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting a “Classical Guitar Music” concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Michael Wadkins is a freelance composer and is finishing his B.S in Music Technology at IPFW. He has played guitar for 8 years and studied classical music for 4 years. He will be playing music from Spain, Germany, …read more.

By Duane Herendeen Children’s Department Supervisor It’s hard to believe that our 2014 Children’s Summer Reading Program is almost over. We thought we’d end this year’s Summer Reading Program in a big way by having a special carnival for those who took part in our reading program. On Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library will host a special carnival for all the children who participated in the summer reading program from 2 to 4 p.m. July 19 at WCPL. This will be a family-friendly, free event to celebrate the end of the reading program and all the hard work put in by the children. The …read more.

Article by Miriam Hagg,  SPO Junior Reporter Do you need something to keep you busy this summer? Do you love to read books and get prizes? If so, the Warsaw Community Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is for you. This summer, you can go to the public library and receive a recording sheet that fits …read more.

By Dana Owen, Adult Services Librarian Don’t forget the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Programs end on Friday, July 18. Pick up all prizes and tickets by 6 p.m. In the meantime, earn drawing tickets by attending the following events. “Drop In Zone” Wednesday, July 18. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages 13-18 only. “Science-Gone-Wrong …read more.

Article by Duane Herendeen, Children’s Services Supervisor Warsaw Community Public Library The 2014 children’s summer reading program is happening now! When I last checked our registrations, we had just hit the 700 mark and we are only a little over a week into the program. It looks like we’re on our way to pass our …read more.

Article by Laurie Voss, Circulation Supervisor Warsaw Community Public Library It’s that time of year again for warm sunny days, walks in the park … and poison ivy. Would you know poison ivy if you came upon it? The side effects, as most know, are a bumpy, blistery rash with intense itching that can be spread easily. How …read more.

Article by Melissa Chapman, WCPL Cataloging Supervisor I must admit I wasn’t surprised when I heard early last week that a man has come forward claiming to know the identity of the infamous Zodiac Killer. Every few years someone comes forward with information on the identity of this boogeyman who terrorized San Francisco during the …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library’s adult and teen summer reading programs run Monday, June 2 to Friday, July 18. Participants can register through Monday, June 30. This year’s adult theme is literary elements and the teen theme is “Spark a Reaction”. Participants receive a small prize or ticket every 500 pages read. Audiobooks and ebooks can …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library’s adult and teen summer reading programs run June 2 to July 18. Participants can register through June 30. This year’s adult theme is Literary Elements and the teen theme is Spark a Reaction. Participants receive a small prize or ticket every 500 pages read. Audiobooks and ebooks can also be used. …read more.

Article by Duane Herendeen, WCPL Children’s Department Supervisor It’s time to mark your calendars for the 2014 Children’s Summer Reading Program at the Warsaw Community Public Library. With the extreme winter we had this year, we’ve had to do a little tweaking to the program and so it’s actually seven weeks instead of the typical …read more.

Article by Laurie Voss, Warsaw Community Public Library I did a quick search for the most popular social sites for May 2014, and it made me wonder how many Social Media sites are people on these days? Number one, of course, is Facebook, with 900,000,00 unique monthly visitors! I love this site, as it has reunited me with …read more.

A small fire at the Warsaw Community Public Library ignited when plastic was left on a hot stove. Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called to the library at about 11:30 a.m. today. Fortunately, the only damage caused was to the stove and food, although the library did fill with smoke.  

Article by  Ann M. Zydek, WCPL Library Director Are you an eBook reader? Ever wonder why you can’t find an ebook version of a bestseller at WCPL? Recently I asked Dana Owen, adult services librarian, that question. She shared, “It may not be a title that the public library can purchase. It may be outrageously priced …read more.

Article by  Duane Herendeen, WCPL Children’s Services Supervisor The months of April and May are busy for us here in the children’s department at the Warsaw Community Public Library. We can always expect to hear from teachers, troop leaders and parents about getting a private tour of the library and the behind the scenes areas …read more.

Laurie Voss, Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library It is widely known that the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on the night of April 14, 1912. We have all seen the movies and read the reports of the event. It’s an historical event that will forever be remembered by generations to come. …read more.

Award-winning author Donna Arlynn Frisinger will be the guest speaker for the Warsaw Library Writer’s Group on Monday evening, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. Donna is the author of a new picture book, Bink and Slinky’s Ark Adventure, the tale of two groovy snails trying to reach Noah’s Ark before the “Great Falling” begins. The …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library, along with Anderson Greenhouse, is offering a free flower arranging class at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Anderson Greenhouse. This class is for anyone who has ever ogled a bouquet of flowers at the supermarket and wondered how to display them after bringing them home. With expert techniques for achieving …read more.

Northern Indiana Heroin and Meth Watch will be having an awareness meeting at the Warsaw Community Public Library at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 1. The group brings awareness to the community to help families to know and understand the signs. It is an open meeting and more meetings will be planned locally and in other …read more.

Article By Dana Owens, WCPL Adult Services Department Head Computer Clinic will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. Bring your computer questions and problems. This is a one-on-one program. Off The Shelf Reading Group will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3. “The Secret …read more.

Article by  Duane Herendeen, Children’s Department Supervisor Warsaw Community Public Library As we gear up for the upcoming Summer Reading Program, it’s amazing how quickly projects tend to pile up that we try to do on a daily basis. As the library faces staff cutbacks like other businesses and organizations do, we find ourselves more and …read more.

Article by Laurie Voss, Circulation Supervisor Warsaw Community Public Library There is something about music that can make a person relax or music that can fire you up and make you let it all go. What is your favorite music? I imagine that like most people, your music choice depends on the mood you are …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting two craft classes every month featuring Donna Corp who has been a “Stampin’ Up!” demonstrator for 17 years and enjoys helping people tap into their creativity using rubber stamps, ink and card stock.  Donna has two classes every month at WCPL. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library wants to help you save money when you do your grocery shopping. Come to WCPL from to 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, learn how to use coupons, where to find them, etc. and save some money. Please register by calling 574-267-6011 or go online to warsawlibrary.org.

[weaver_youtube T7A810duHvw rel=0] Article By Melissa Chapman, WCPL Cataloging Supervisor There seems to be a lack of “feel good” movies these days. Are you in the mood to forget about winter and sit back with friends and family and enjoy watching a unique fun film? Well have I got a film for you! About Time is …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting a Community Read led by Kosciusko Literacy Services from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in meeting room “A”. The book this year is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. This discussion will be led by Cindy Cates. There is no registration required for this discussion. …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting a Community Read led by Kosciusko Literacy Services from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Meeting Room A. The book this year is “Of Mice & Men” by John Steinbeck. This discussion will be led by Cindy Cates. There is no registration required for this discussion. …read more.

By Duane Herendeen, Child Services Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library It’s a well proven fact that the earlier a child is exposed to books and the love of reading, the better their outlook will be when it comes to education and adapting to new learning skills. The more time you spend reading to your newborn …read more.

Laurie Voss Circulation Supervisor The month of February has many notable dates in history. How many of these do you recall hearing about or actively remember? Feb. 1, 1960: The four young African American students sat at a counter at a Woolworth’s diner in Greensboro, North Carolina. Even though they were refused service, they sat …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library welcomes, Professional Life Coach, Lila Shelburne. As a coach, she will help you discover your profound abilities and abundant living. You will be motivated to focus on becoming the “you” you are intended to be in your home and work. Shelburne will help you identify your gifts and strengths so you …read more.

Article by Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor, WCPL Is the winter cold getting you down? Do feel like you are stuck in the house with nothing to do? Why not come to the Warsaw Community Public Library and see the new collection of movies that have arrived at the library? In the mood for an independent film? “The …read more.

Chess Club will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in February. The club is for the beginner or expert. Bring your chess game if you have one.  Cookbook Club will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Cook a Mexican dish using your cookbooks or one of …read more.

Article by Duane Herendeen, WCPL Children’s Department Supervisor It’s a very chilly Tuesday morning as I’m writing this. The wind chill is well below zero and the snow is blowing and drifting outside my window. Because of the harsh weather, most of the businesses, schools and yes even the library is closed today so people can stay …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library recently held its sixth annual amateur photography contest. A total of 41 entries were submitted in the contest. The grand prize and first place in the black and white category was “A Road to Nowhere” by Ansel Hygema. The second place winner was “The Contortionist” by Jim Davis. The third place …read more.

Article by Duane Herendeen, WCPL Children’s Department Supervisor One of the lesser known collections we have in the Children’s Department is the graphic novel collection. Now if you grew up in the 80’s or before, the words graphic novel might not sound familiar, but if I call them comic books, then you might understand. There’s something about reading …read more.

A 58-year-old man collapsed outside the Warsaw Community Public Library this morning and was pronounced dead at the scene. Bruce Ruisard was salting the sidewalks outside of the library when, a short time later a library employee discovered him lying face down on the sidewalk. At about 8:37 a.m. first responders of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.