WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees continued their discussion on the library’s dry fire protection system project during a meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. Bids regarding repair work that will occur after the system is installed have to be submitted to the library by contractors no later than 4 p.m. Friday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Have you put in your bid yet for one of these fabulous chairs? There is still time. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 at Syracuse Public Library adult floor. The six chairs each depict the works of different authors and are done by five local artists. Local artists and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library invites the public to a holiday evening of musical entertainment and delicious homemade desserts at its Sweets n’ Vocal Motion Program at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Performing will be Wawasee High School’s Vocal Motion Show Choir under …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library has announced the week’s activities for July 2-7. Silly Safaris is bringing a variety of animals with interesting stories about them to a family program on Tuesday, July 3 at 2 p.m. Children can drop in for make-it, take-it crafts on Monday, July 2 at 2 p.m. and tea on Thursday …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library will host the following adult and teen programs in July. Rachel Kruger will lead a needle felting class at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 2, inspired by “Pusheen.” Register. Chess Club meets at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Cookbook Club members will discuss favorite fish recipes at 11 a.m. Monday, July …read more.

By Amanda McFarland Adult Programming Administrator WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library will host the following programs in June for teens and adults. A teen songwriting contest takes place Friday, June 1, through Saturday, June 30. Chess Club meets at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Cookbook Club meets at 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, to share gluten-free …read more.

By Amanda McFarland Adult Programming Administrator WARSAW — The following events are set to take place in May at Warsaw Community Public Library. Sally Reuter returns at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, to lead participants in creating a painted flower canvas. Register. Drop in Zone takes place Wednesday, May 2. Teens in grades 6 through …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Experience a traditional afternoon tea at the second annual Ladies Tea at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10, hosted by the North Webster Community Public Library and the Friends of the Library organization. The tea will be held in the North Webster Community Center banquet hall where ladies will enjoy light refreshments, lovely …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will hold the following events in April and May: May Brings The Start Of Summer Children’s Book Week starts off the month of May with special events and book raffles through the week. During the week, from April 30 until May 5, children of the Syracuse Library can stop …read more.

SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs at the Syracuse Library are designed to enhance those things that motivate people to learn. The programs the library offers from April 23-28 will expose people to different foods, new people, things outside of town, crafts and science. The program seeks to build upon ideas from Rural Gateways, which has studied …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Spring is a time of new beginnings and a good time to learn something new by enrolling in free online Gale Courses offered by North Webster Community Public Library through its website at www.nweb.lib.in.us. North Webster Library card holders can access online more than 300 high-quality personal enrichment, career training and professional …read more.

By Ann Zydek, library director WARSAW — Celebrate National Library Week April 8 to 14 at the Warsaw Community Public Library. This year’s theme is “Libraries Lead.” Libraries lead by meeting community needs and interests for access, resources and spaces. How has the library led you to something you value in your life? Was it …read more.

WARSAW — The library has long been associated with reading, but it can also be a place for book lovers to gather for discussion. Warsaw Community Public Library offers two monthly book groups, inviting readers to come share their thoughts. Off the Shelf Off the Shelf Reading Group meets at 2 p.m. the first Thursday …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — An event in North Webster’s Community Center Banquet Hall March 17 will celebrate the Irish heritage. A Taste of Ireland will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include samples of traditional Irish food, dancing and lessons on Irish history and inventions. The event is hosted by North Webster Community …read more.

MILFORD — Winter Story Time at the Milford Public Library, available to children ages 3 to 6, will begin at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 7 and will also be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 8. The children will learn about hibernating, and will create a bear craft, eat a snack and enjoy listening to books. No …read more.

By Katie Warrener and Amy Mann WARSAW — Do you remember the magic of visiting Santa Claus as a child? Warsaw Community Public Library is providing an opportunity for you to bring the children in your life to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus this holiday season. Santa Day returns to WCPL on Saturday, Dec. 9. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The ninth annual Dixie Day Festival sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce proved to have sunny skies and boatloads of people come out to enjoy the food, cars and sales.

NORTH WEBSTER, — The North Webster Community Public Library is participating in the statewide Bison-tennial Public Art Project by sponsoring a bison statue as part of the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration. This local project is a collaboration of the North Webster Library, Friends of the Library and the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The 5 foot by …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD— Upcoming news and events at Milford Public Library. Spring Story Time Do you hear the pitter patter of rain falling? Join Malea Johnson for story time at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 and at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Our theme this week is raindrops keep …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 SHELLY KRUEGER Youth Activity Coordinator and Adult Programming Coordinator, Bell Memorial Public Lirary MENTONE — Upcoming events and programs at the Bell Memorial Public Library: Make a Butterfly Wreath Make a butterfly wreath. This is a simple project made with butterflies printed on cardstock and attached to a grapevine wreath. Cost for this program …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, March 14, to talk about new policies and new friends. Lorie Krygier, president of the Friends of the Library, a self-supporting non-profit charitable group, was present at the meeting and told the board how Warsaw Friends of the Library started. Krygier said the …read more.

By THE MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be offering various programs and events: 2015 In Review Here is some interesting information about 2015 at the Milford Library: Our total circulation was 54,240 with 22,321 being in the children’s department. 3,243 eBooks were circulated using eIndiana Digital Consortium. There are 30,277 …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Crafts, reading clubs, new books and more available at Milford Public Library: Adult Craft Night Local crafter, Kelly Engle, will show us how to make a snowman craft. Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 and enjoy a relaxing, informal evening with other people who enjoy making …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Bring the kids to the library next week during fall break for Super Hero BINGO at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23. It will be fun for the whole family as the kids play BINGO using cards with super hero characters on them. Library BINGOs are always …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Hot temperatures and crowded sidewalks were the most common elements during this year’s Dixie Day. The festival celebrated its seventh year taking place on Saturday, July 25. The festival officially started at 8 a.m. with the Dixie Run. The 5K walk/run started at the North Webster Community Center. The race ended at …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 MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Friends of Library Book Sale Remember the Friends Book & Bake Sale at the Milford Public Library planned for Nov. 14 and 15. Do you have books, CDs and DVDs in good condition that you no longer want? Bring them to the library’s meeting room and donate them to the …read more.