By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.” This is a time to create awareness about developmental disabilities, teach the importance of inclusion within every aspect of life. It is also a time to highlight the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together …read more.

By Denise Keller Adult Programming Administrator The following programs are set to take place in February at the Warsaw Community Public Library, according to a news release from the library Winter Reading Program continues until Feb. 29, 2020. WorkOne is hosting computer and resume/interviewing classes. Contact the library for details. Chess Club meets from 10-1p.m. …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Biographies and autobiographies are some of the most fascinating books written. Thousands are written every year. Below are some of the newest titles about some world-renowned charismatic people. “Me” by Elton John is his first and only official autobiography. He reveals the truth about his extraordinary life. Reginald Dwight was …read more.

By Amy Mann Technical Assistant, Children’s Department, WCPL Each December is full of the general busyness of life, along with the added excitement and obligations that the holidays bring. Schedules are knocked cattywampus, and preparations are made to visit others or to make visitors comfortable and entertained in your neck of the woods, or both. …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor It doesn’t have to be a New Year’s resolution to improve one’s self. In fact, it is healthier to make small incremental changes throughout the year. Self-help books generally try to provide steps that a person can take to help them reach a specific outcome or expectation. They can be …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor WARSAW — After the Thanksgiving meal, all anyone wants to do is let the tryptophan kick in and relax while they watch mindless hours of pre-programmed holiday movies. Why not curl up on the sofa with one of these Thanksgiving films that remind us to be thankful. “A Charlie Brown …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is holding its 11th annual adult amateur photography contest. Amateur photographers age 18 and older may enter up to two photographs taken during 2019 and each entry must have a frame with a wire hanger or an easel. Mats and glass are optional. The categories are color and …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Warsaw Community Public Library “That Book Woman” by Heather Henson is a picture book for children. It is about a family living in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1930s that gets books to read during the regular visits of the “Book Woman”, a librarian who rides a packhorse through the mountains, lending …read more.

WARSAW — Learn what commonly available foods offer the best nutritional value during a “Get Wild About Nutrition” program. The program will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the Warsaw Public Library. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information …read more.

WARSAW — As the leading cause of death for all Americans, heart disease claims 600,000 lives annually. It is understandably frightening to be at risk for heart disease. Purdue Extension’s “Be Heart Smart” program can help you fight this disease by gaining the necessary knowledge to make heart-smart choices. Purdue Extension’s “Be Heart Smart” program …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor I love true crime, by that, I mean watching true crime shows, as well as reading true crime novels. When I first heard about the true crime book “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” by the late Michelle McNamara, I knew I had to read it. It is about the …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, cataloging supervisor Many old films are remade, rebooted and rebranded these days. It is a rarity that they compare, or even exceed the qualities of their predecessors. Blade Runner 2049 has exceeded all expectations. Despite the fact there is a 35-year gap between the original Blade Runner, it is one of the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library’s Board of Trustees kicked off the year with a year-in-review report, and it wasn’t too shabby. The library provided services to 50 percent of Kosciusko County and finished the year with 200,000 items checked out, with 50 percent of it being books. Movies dominated in second with 25 …read more.

  Amanda McFarland, Adult Programming Administrator WARSAW — As the weather becomes colder, more and more people are turning to indoor activities for entertainment. Warsaw Community Public Library offers a variety of things to do inside, from books and video games to clubs, craft programs, movies and more. Now, thanks to the generosity of the …read more.

By Ann M. Zydek, Library Director The Warsaw Community Public Library’s celebration of 100 years of library service is ending. On behalf of the Library Board, I would like to express our warmest thanks for all those who helped make this year so special including Friends of the Library, staff, community members, and those who …read more.

WARSAW — Each September since 1987, school libraries, public libraries and the American Library Association celebrate nationally Library Card Sign-up Month so that at the start of the school year every child owns a library card and uses it. During this 30th anniversary, libraries are highlighting the ongoing value of a library card. Library access …read more.

By Amanda McFarland, Adult Programing Coordinator Summer is winding down, but there is still plenty to do at Warsaw Community Public Library. Make a feather tree with Sally Reuter at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. Register. Drop-in Zone is at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, for teens and 5:45 p.m. for adults. Off the Shelf …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees meeting held Monday, June 12, library trustee Rick Paczkowski was honored during his last meeting for serving on the board for eight years. Paczkowski has decided not to pursue another term with the library board after his term ends this month. Library Board President Christopher …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, on the 2016 budget. The hearing will be held in Meeting Room A/B. The monthly board of trustees meeting will immediately follow the public hearing.

Children in the Big Kids Book Club at Warsaw Library had fun learning how to pronounce, recognize, and write letters while rotating through four learning stations. Big Kids Book Club meets once a month on a Friday.  Each family receives a book for attending. The next club meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, …read more.