ELKHART COUNTY — A new class at the Elkhart County Jail has some inmates giving back to the community. They’ve also picked up a unique skill

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — A library card is not necessary to use and enjoy the Syracuse Library. Public computers are always available for an hour of usage each day. Wi-fi connection is provided around the clock. Newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal, are offered each day for in-house reading. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library Relax at the Library Many adults have tried to knit or crochet when they were younger but didn’t continue. The Syracuse Library is offering assistance to start some fulfilling wintertime crafts. Children and adults are encouraged to …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Warsaw Public Library Circulation Supervisor This winter I decided to revisit my long-lost hobby of crocheting. I learned to crochet from my mother and from illustrated books she had. My mother always had a project going, her favorite being a pineapple design tablecloth. Luckily, I obtained an identical tablecloth at an auction …read more.

Friends Are Having a Silent Auction The Friends of the Syracuse Library are meeting to plan two fund raising events. Any persons interested in helping the Friends are invited to a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. A silent auction is planned for October to sell the paintings and reproductions from …read more.

Children’s Story Hour is back story hours will begin again in September. Sessions begin 10 a.m. Sept. 25 through Dec. 6. Two-year-olds meet Tuesdays, three’s on Wednesday, and four’s and fives on Thursday. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Register. Adult Events at WCPL Reading Club for adults meets at 2 p.m. the …read more.