Becky Brower, Communication Services Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library has a variety of events scheduled for the week of May 16-12, including: Activities in Syracuse Stop at the Syracuse library when visiting the family-friendly Cruise-In in uptown Syracuse. Sit on the new benches, eat popcorn, play a game and pick up information about activities …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Library club meetings, workshops, tours and even a bus trip are occuring at Nappanee Public Library. Lego Club The library Lego Club will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, the third Thursday of every month during the school year. Kids are invited to take …read more.

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 TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get a sneak preview of spring fashions at the Big Deal Reveal Fashion Show sponsored by the library at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The event will take place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall where Gypsy Jacks Fashions will …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week: Preschool Winter Story Time Don’t let your children miss out on the last week of winter story time. Join staff as we read and talk about favorite children’s author, Mo Willems, at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Various types of club meetings, classes, kids events and even a recipe swap are being planned at the Nappanee Public Library. Quilt Guild The quilt guild, a club for adults interested in new quilting techniques, meets at the library on the second Thursday of each …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library will host a knitting group and Pinterest night for interested individuals. Knitting Group Meets After several successful classes on beginner knitting skills in the Nappanee Public Library’s makerspace, instructor, Rebecca Haney, is coordinating an ongoing knitters’ group at the Library. Those interested …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.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Library MENTONE: Upcoming events and programs at Bell Memorial Library are as follows: Painted Easter Bunny Sign Paint a bunny on wood and decorate with a bow, butterfly, and a bushy tail, great for your Easter decor. Cost for this program is $4 and you must sign up. Check out our …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Celebrate marshmallow madness during March at the Milford library. Beginning Saturday, March 5, vote for your favorite “peep” version of several classic children’s books, including Good Night Peeps, from “Good Night Moon” or Green Eggs and Peep, from “Green Eggs and Ham.” The peep displays will be numbered …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get your kicks on Route 66 as Jay and Brenda Rigdon present a PowerPoint presentation of their trip driving the length of this historic highway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Established in 1926, Route 66 was one of the original highways …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 MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs, story time, club meetings are among offerings occurring next week at Milford Public Library. Balance and Stability Program Join us this Monday, Feb. 29, for a Balance and Stability Program presented by Tami Pavel, certified personal trainer at Lakeside Fitness, as part of our adult reading program. …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Upcoming programs and events at the Nappanee Public Library will include: Book Bracket Challenge March Madness isn’t just a basketball sensation. Stop in at the library and help determine the champion in this year’s book bracket challenge. Each day in March, two opposing picture books …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.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have a departed loved one or know of an interesting person interred in the North Webster Cemetery? Memorialize that person by entering the North Webster Cemetery Walk Essay Contest. Write a short essay about that person, giving a brief history …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library: Downton Abbey High Tea and Season Review “Downton Abbey” has had six seasons as a popular BBC combination of soap-opera, historic documentary and social commentary. The library, along with the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum and the Syracuse Community …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and upcoming events from Milford Public Library: Winter Preschool Story Time This week’s preschool story time theme is penguins and polar bears. Join staff at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, or 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Preschool story time is for children ages 3-6. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Since Wawasee school students get a day off school on Monday, Feb. 22, let them celebrate with Family Bingo at 1 p.m. that day. Always a popular event, Family Bingo is fun for all ages with lots of chances to win. Everyone …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library is hosting a variety of programs and events: Winter Preschool Story Time This week’s preschool story time theme is Eskimos. Join staff at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, or 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool story time is for ages 3-6. Staff …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The following events are taking place at North Webster Public Library: School Age Preschoolers are having “Fun with Food” during the winter session of preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning through April 6. The children learn …read more.

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 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 SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE — Upcoming programs an events at Bell Memorial Public Library: Valentines Crafts for February We have two valentine crafts planned for February. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, we will be making valentine cards. There are two designs and cost will be .50 per card. At 6 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs and events at Syracuse Public Library include: Be a Library Lover this February The library is offering the checkout of books on one of two Kindle Paperwhites. The books are loaded and ready to enjoy. Just for this year are Indiana State Park …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Tickets are now on sale for the library’s “Under the Big Top” Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday March 5. The library will be transformed into a 1952 Circus with a murder mystery to solve. Participants are assigned a character to play …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — My video review this week is on the film “The Visit.” As I read all the negative reviews I thought “Oh no not another M. Night Shyamalan let down!” With Shyamalan it’s been a lot of hits and misses. “Six Sense,” “Unbreakable” and “Signs” …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Friends of the Library The next Friends meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to join them. Stop by the adult circulation desk to pick up a brochure about the Friends. Membership dues are very reasonable and the organization supports the …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Take Your Child to the Library Saturday, Feb. 6, is the day that libraries throughout the country are encouraging children to come to see the many things that their local library has to offer. Saturday is a day with splendid activities for families who come to the …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library High School Equivalency Diploma Program Success is at your fingertips when you enroll in the High School Equivalency program offered by Horizon Education Alliance. HEA Adult Education helps prepare students to take their high school equivalency (HSE; formerly known as GED) exam at the Nappanee Public Library. …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.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library We start off this week with Lose It @ The Library at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31. Come in and get your weight registered by one of the program’s qualified nurses, and we will help keep you accountable with your New Year’s resolution. The Beginning …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Creative Activities at the Library This week is a great week to be a toddler at the Syracuse Library. Art for Preschoolers is introducing the sophisticated concept of “Cookies and Canvas.” Young children will sample delectable sweets while experiencing the joy of watercolor painting. The group is …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Events and programs at the Nappanee Public Library: Board of Trustees The board of trustees of the library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at 157 N. Main St., Nappanee. The public is invited to attend. Pinterest Night Learn to …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and events at Milford Public Library: Library Program lets you “check-out” state parks In 2016, Hoosiers can visit state parks free by checking out an entrance pass from a public library. Every public library in Indiana has a pass available to their patrons to use. The State …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 TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — No matter how old we are, we still enjoy coloring. Join us at the North Webster Community Public Library for a time of adult coloring at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Release your inner artist and immerse yourself in a simpler, carefree …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Knitting Club Knitting Club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in the teen area of the library. Bring a knitting project and get help from experienced knitters. Learn how to knit or continue working on a current project. Adult …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.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Winter is the time for the annual snowman decorating contest for children at the Syracuse Library. The children’s department wants to have some bright decorations and to offer prizes for the most interesting snowman in a variety of age categories. Snowmen can be decorated using supplies at …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library invites you to chase the winter blues away at our January Bash at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. It will be a free evening of comedy entertainment and refreshments along with a re-cap of the library’s past year and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have unpaid fines for overdue library materials? Next week is your chance to redeem those fines and help out the North Webster Food Pantry at the same time. Jan. 11-16 is Food for Fines week for the North Webster Community …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library offering programs and hosting events. Wiggle Wiggle Dance Party The Nappanee Public Library is excited to be bringing a new high-energy monthly program to children ages 2-5. The Wiggle Giggle Dance Party will take place one day a week each month, with …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library plans activities and events. Kid’s Crafts Decorate a miniature wooden trinket box at the Nappanee Public Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Drop in for this free activity in the Kids’ Department. Kids’ Craft Day at the Library …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs and events at Milford Public Library. Adult Reading Club Adults ages 18 and up can register to participate in our annual Adult Reading Program. This year’s theme is, “Exercise Your Mind. Read!” Stop by the adult circulation desk for program information. For each book you read, or …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs and events at Syracuse Public Library Mac and Cheese The young adult book club is discussing the best recipes for making macaroni and cheese at the January book club. Teens are meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, to talk about the best …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 BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Events, programs, and hours for the holiday at Syracuse Public Library. Movie, Arts, and Crafts Over the Holidays The weather is colder and helped get everyone into the feeling of the holidays. However, being inside becomes tedious after a while, so the library is offering …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs and events at Milford Public Library Make and Take Craft Milford Public Library will have crafts available to make in the Children’s department during regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 28 and Wednesday, Dec. 30. These crafts are for children of all ages. This week on Monday, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The busy holiday season may be winding down, but the North Webster Community Public Library is gearing up for an active January. Registration has begun for another Coffee, Cookies and Canvas Workshop at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at 12:30 p. m. …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Events and programs at MIlford Public Library Make and Take Craft While you are home over Christmas break, be sure to visit the library. This week, the library has make it and take it crafts available in the children’s department. These crafts are for children of all ages. From …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Library NORTH WEBSTER — When the novelty of their new Christmas toys wears off and boredom settles in, you may be looking for ways to keep the kids occupied over Christmas break. The North Webster Library has lots of youth activities planned next week to keep the …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Events and programs offered by the Syracuse Public Library are as follows: Holiday Week The Syracuse Library is open the week of Christmas with crafts and coloring projects in the children’s and adult departments during the beginning of the week. The library is closing on …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Library tour, hours, meetings and more occurring at Nappanee Public Library. Nappanee Library Tour Did you know you could use a VHS to DVD converter or check out a portable die cut machine at the Nappanee Public Library? How about “selfie sticks” or jigsaw puzzles? …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Numerous programs available at Nappanee Public Library Cookies, Cocoa and a Movie at the Library Get set for a cozy afternoon at the Library with Cookies, Cocoa and a Movie, on Tuesday, Dec. 29. Fill a mug at the scrumptious cocoa bar and decorate your …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 MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Nutrition program, craft night, reindeer program, knitting and more happening at Milford Public Library: Recipes That “Squash” Hunger Program The Milford Public Library recently hosted a nutrition program, “Recipes That Squash Hunger.” Retired teacher, Sue Price, presented the program focusing on recipes using pumpkin, acorn, butternut and spaghetti …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Although the North Webster Community Public Library will be closed Dec. 24-27 for the Christmas holiday, there is still plenty going on next week. The Christmas week starts off with Writer’s Corner at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, when the group shares …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.

MILFORD — Join the staff of Milford Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17,in the Milford Community Building to see the animals of the north pole. Silly Safaris will be bringing mammals, reptiles, birds and other arctic animals. Don’t forget to bring your cameras to this event so that you can get a picture …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 JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — News and events at Nappanee Public Library: New iMac Computer at Library The Nappanee Public Library recently acquired a fully-loaded 27-inch iMac computer with the complete 2015 Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for use in their makerspace, the Cube. The professional-level applications included have the power …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming events and programs at Syracuse Public Library: Crafts are more Fun with Friends The third annual holiday craft day is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Syracuse Library. Make a centerpiece and ornament along with a variety package decorations. Drop in …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD: Programs and events happening at Milford Public Library: LEGO Crew LEGO Crew is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12. On the second Saturday of each month, we get together and let our imaginations run wild. This program is for children age 5 and up. We provide …read more.

NAPPANEE — Workshops and craft night at Nappanee Public Library.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — If you missed WNIT-TV Channel 34’s Sept. 21 episode of Our Town featuring North Webster, you have a second chance to view it again. The North Webster Library will host a public showing of the program at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. …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.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Make a beautiful holiday wreath from a picture frame at the next Adult Craft Night on Monday, Dec. 14, at Milford Public Library. Join other local crafters from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening at the library making your wreath. Cost is $12 per person and there …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events and programs at Milford Public Library: Friends Meeting The Friends next meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to join them. Stop by the adult circulation desk and pick up a brochure about the friends. Membership dues are …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Enjoy an evening of laughs and good clean fun when the North Webster Community Public Library hosts Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The event will take place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Events and happenings at Syracuse Public Library: Doctor Who Spoiler! The ‘Meet the Doctor’ group is watching an episode that is pretty scary and the back-story for the next episodes. Anyone that is a fan of time-travel, science fiction and especially the BBC series, “Doctor …read more.

MILFORD — Updates, events and news from the Milford Public Library.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Janette Stackhouse and Paula Markley have been recognized for five years of service at the North Webster Community Public Library. The recognitions were announced by Library Director Helen Leinbach. Stackhouse joined the library staff in October 2010 after a 25-year career as …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Information on Milford Public Library news and upcoming events are as follows: Lights Out at the Library This year’s theme, “Have a Graphic Novel Halloween!” was a huge hit with the trick-or-treaters. Rainy weather did not keep people from coming out and having fun. There were 468 people …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — News, events and programs at Syracuse Public Library. No Shave November Miss Kitson has taken on the role of mascot and reader’s adviser, however, she could use some help. During the week of Monday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 21, readers at the library are …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Little pilgrims and Indians will descend upon the library for the preschool story time’s annual Thanksgiving Feast at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Children who are registered and have participated in the fall session of preschool story time are invited to sign up to bring their favorite finger food to share and join us for a Thanksgiving celebration. The feast also marks the end of preschool story time until the winter session which begins in February.

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 TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator NORTH WEBSTER — The second program of the North Webster Community Public Library’s two part Military Series will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Come and hear the personal account of Marine Veteran John Gabbard who served his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. The program is free and open …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — The following are upcoming events and news for the Nappanee Public Library. The Tree of Honor In honor of Indiana Veterans and to help increase awareness of the sacrifices made by service members and their families, the Nappanee Center is decorating a special tree this …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Library activities for Monday, Nov. 9 through Saturday, Nov. 14: Friday The 13th The Syracuse Library is closing during regular hours on Friday, Nov. 13, for staff in-service training. No items will be due on Friday, however books and movies can be returned in the …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Library MENTONE — Upcoming events and news from the Bell Memorial Library include: CPR Class Statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. CPR can double, or even triple, a victim’s chance of survival. If you are interested in learning this lifesaving technique, sign up …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events at Milford Public Library: Friends Meeting Join the Friends at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Milford Public Library meeting room as they finalize details about their book and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21. Come and join them. Fall Storytime Join staff …read more.

NAPPANEE — Upcoming events and news for the Nappanee Public Library:

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library salutes our nation’s military veterans with the first of two programs at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in a two-part Military Program Series. Local veteran Jim Smith will present his story as an Army Reservist activated to serve …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Programs planned at the Syracuse Public Library are as follows: Geocaching Film Festival The Syracuse Library is showing the entire 16 finalist films in the International Geocaching Film Contest for 2015. Light refreshments will be served along with the hour long film at 11 a.m. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — The following activities are planned for Milford Public Library: Adult Craft Night Local crafter, Kelly Engle, will demonstrate how to make a beautiful fall wreath for November adult craft night. Crafting begins at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, which is earlier than usual, so please note the time …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.

NAPPANEE — Upcoming events at Nappanee Public Library include the following: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release “Old School” is the next book in the hit series, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”, and hits bookshelves Nov. 3. The Nappanee Library is throwing a book birthday party to celebrate. Fans of the hilarious chapter books, illustrating the challenges of school life, will enjoy games, activities, and, of course, birthday cake, on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ages seven through twelve are invited, and participants will be registered to win a copy of the new book.

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.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs at Syracuse Public Library include: Special Programs The days are getting shorter, which is good with Halloween coming up and Trick or Treat hours set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The staff and volunteers are preparing an enchanted forest to open during …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Friday, Nov. 6, is the end of the first trimester for Wawasee School District students and that means no school that day. Keep the kids entertained by bringing them to the library at 1 p.m. to play a rousing round of family bingo.

MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting the following activities:

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.

NORTH WEBSTER — Get a jump on the Christmas shopping season and come to the Friends of the North Webster Community Public Library Book Sale next week Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29, 30, and 31. The sale takes place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Sale hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

MILFORD — Make a beautiful fall luminary using a Mason jar and some other materials on Monday, Oct. 12, for Adult Craft Night at the Library.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Makey Makey Makey Makey is now a reoccurring program at the library. Kids in grades 3-5 will experiment with invention kits in new ways from 4-5 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Cube. Lego Club The Nappanee Public Library Lego Club will meet for …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Megan McClellan is talking about the 27 months she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Peace Corps is funded with federal tax dollars and is a positive way to have interaction between Americans and people in the …read more.

NAPPANEE — Upcoming events at Nappanee Public Library:

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events at Milford Public Library: Lapsit This week marks the start of infant lapsit. Lapsit is intended for babies, from infant through 36 months. Lapsit is at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in October. This falls theme is apples! We will learn some finger plays, …read more.