WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is getting closer to eliminating overdue book fines. Assistant Director Joni Brookins told the library’s board of trustees on Monday, Aug. 13 that going “fine-free” is a trend that will help the facility boost its public relations. “When we figured it out, this only accounted for about 1.7 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It will be a magical world of music when world traveler, magician and entertainer Jim Merrills performs at North Webster Community Public Library 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25. Combining music, photos and magic, Merrills explores the musical instruments and traditions of different cultures around the world in an entertaining and educational show. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Kids and dogs just seem to go together. That’s why North Webster Community Public Library uses its canine friends to encourage kids to read. Registered therapy dogs Echo and Suzie will be at the library from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 6, for Paws-To-Read. Children can sign up in advance …read more.

By Katie Warrener Children’s Services Department WARSAW — The Summer Reading season is off to a fantastic start at the Warsaw Community Public Library and will continue through July 31. Encourage the children in your life to share their summer success with us at the library and participate in our free programs. A variety of …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is touting its Libraries Rock! summer reading program, an initiative that celebrates music. People who are interested can register online or at the library’s upstairs reference desk. Libraries Rock! and other summer reading programs can be learned about online at www.warsawlibrary.org under Calendar of Events or by using …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone will host the following programs in May: Beginning on Sunday, May 27, Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. The library will also be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Join us for Story Hour at 3 …read more.

By Katie Warrener Children’s Services Department, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Summer Reading Program is a fun way to include reading and learning activities in family time. Our free program motivates children of elementary school age to enjoy being creative and keeping their minds active during summer break. It …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library will host the following summer events: Summer Reading Program Sign-Up Begins June 4 Mark your calendars. Children and teens can sign up for the Summer Reading Program starting June 4 and begin earning prizes. This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” Children going into fifth grade and younger will sign …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library will host the following events in May and June: Honoring Sharon Fouts At Milford Public Library In honor of Sharon Fouts, who passed away Saturday, April 21, library staff and board members will make contributions to the Milford Public Library Endowment Fund. We ask that you consider doing the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The stats are in from this summer’s youth Summer Reading Program at the North Webster Community Public Library. The 412 children and teens registered in the summer reading program read a whopping total of 8,120 hours. This has been the most successful reading summer ever with a 53 percent increase in reading hours …read more.

By MALEA VANLANINGHAM Milford Public Library Fort Wayne Zoo Brings a Crowd to the Community Building July 20, the Fort Wayne Zoo-mobile brought five animals from the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo for all to see. Kids and adults got to pet three of the five animals Emma, Fort Wayne Zoo educator, brought in. The three, …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.

Food and Fun Day: Fitness Bingo All are invited to our second Food and Fun day this summer. On July 13, join us to play fitness bingo and earn prizes. After playing a few rounds of bingo, enjoy a refreshing snack. There are four sessions to attend on July 13. Sign up for a session …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — From the pages of The Arabian Nights, Stevens Puppets brings the story of Aladdin to life in a fully staged production featuring hand-carved wooden marionettes on Wednesday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Infused with music, mystery, and magic against colorful scenery, this is an …read more.

By Terri Ritter Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Mark’s Ark live animal show returns to the North Webster Community Public Library with performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 1. The morning show is geared toward preschool through first grade while the afternoon show will appeal to …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Youth Activity Coordinator and Adult Programming Coordinator, Bell Memorial Public Lirary Martial Arts Demonstration Rochester Family Martial Arts will be at Bell Library at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2. The primary purpose of Martial Arts is to develop the techniques and discipline for protection in a self-defense situation. Try your hand at …read more.