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Auditions With Wagon Wheel, Youth Symphony

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts is seeking youth ages 9-14 for its production of the musical “Matilda,” while the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Symphony Orchestras has announced auditions for its 2019-20 season.
Von Trapp In Concert Friday In Warsaw
Test Your Sleuthing Skills At Murder Mystery Night

Even if you can’t escape the snow for a sunny Caribbean cruise, you can soak up hours of fun and laughter aboard the Center Street Community Theatre production of “Murder on the S.S. Amore.”
New, Old Television Series Available For Check-Out

Bell Memorial Public Library has many popular television series, both new and old, on DVD that are available for check-out. All a patron needs is a library card.
Tell Everyone To Celebrate Library Lovers Month In Syracuse

Tell everyone how much you love your Syracuse Library this February. Fill out a red heart saying, “I love libraries because…,” then read other people’s comments to see what your neighbors have to say.
There Are Plenty Of Stories Written About Great Women Of The World

Women have been fighting for parity and balance for pretty much all of recorded history in most parts of the world.
Celebrate Presidents Day With Family Bingo At NWCPL

While Wawasee School Corporation students enjoy a day off from school on Presidents Day Monday, North Webster Community Public Library will host Family Bingo at 1 p.m.
Jazz Orchestra Bringing Big Band Sound To Timbercrest

The Manchester University Department of Music is bringing the Fort Wayne Jazz Orchestra to Timbercrest Senior Living Community for big band favorites.
Valentine Supper And Stroll Planned At Merry Lea

GOSHEN — Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College is planning a Valentine Supper and Stroll.
Watching A Classic Movie Is Great Way To Spend A Winter Afternoon

Looking for something to do on a cold winter afternoon? Come to a free movie matinee at North Webster Community Public Library.
Get Prepared For Binge-Watching Snow Days At The Bell Library

We have a large number of T.V. series on DVD available for check-out at the Bell Memorial Public Library.
This Year, Resolve To Use All Of The Library’s Numerous Resources

Book suggestions abound at the Syracuse-Turkey Creek Public Library.
New DVD Releases Available At The Warsaw Community Public Library

During the holidays, I had the occasion to watch a few new DVD releases. Below are three that you might enjoy.
Auditions For ‘Passion’ Set Sunday

"Christ's Passion" will be presenting its 15th season this spring at Quaker Haven Camp and the production is looking for people to be a part of it.
Care Mobile Among Many Activities Planned For January In Syracuse

Bring your child to the Syracuse Library on Jan. 10 for easy access to health services.
North Webster Library To Present A Magic Show Tuesday Night

Believe in the Magic of Tyler Sherwin when he performs his magic act at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Sponsored by North Webster Community Public Library, this free public performance will take place in the North Webster Comm-unity Center banquet hall.
Libraries Are Thriving And Essential To Communities

Libraries are the community centers of the modern age. While once we just lent books, libraries have morphed into the technology and information resources of their communities.
High-Tech Centerpiece Well Worth A Look (photo package)

Warsaw’s Central Park holiday light display has a new focal point that’s sure to catch your eye.
Gift-Wrapping Party Next Week

Teens and young adults: need help wrapping your Christmas gifts?

Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 20 for a teen gift wrapping party.
Plenty Of Holiday Break Activities Planned At Syracuse Library

The Syracuse Library’s children’s department is giving families something to do over the holiday break.
Writer’s Club, Voyager Book Club, Recipe Club Meeting Monday At NWCPL

It will be a busy Monday in the adult services department at North Webster Community Public Library.
Holidays An Ideal Time To Curl Up With A Blanket, Beverage & Movie

When the leaves start to turn and a chill hits the air there’s no better time to curl up with a blanket, a fall beverage and a film.
Santa Coming To Mentone Saturday

Bell, Books and More
Wawasee’s Vocal Motion To Appear In Fundraiser For NWCPL

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 in the North Webster Community Center banquet hall.
Holiday Events And Special Hours Highlight December In Syracuse

“Holidays on Ice,” favorite holiday treats and special crafts make December a festive place at the Syracuse Library.
Looking For Holiday Inspiration? The WCPL Has Suggestions

Check It Out – by Ann M. Zydek, Director, Warsaw Community Public Library
Children Can Participate In The12 Days Of Christmas Crafts

The following activities are scheduled for this month at the Akron Public Library, 205 E. Rochester Road:
Reindeer, Knitting, Book Buddy Kits Highlight The Holiday Season

Milford Public Library, 101 N. Main St., has the following activities planned this month:
‘An Organist’s Christmas,’ Part Of Rodeheaver Series, Planned Sunday

“An Organist’s Christmas” featuring Aaron Tan and the Lakeland Youth Chorale is planned for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Warsaw First United Methodist Church.
Holiday Activities Abound In Nappanee

The Nappanee Public Library, 1527 N. Main St., has the following activities scheduled for next week:
The Syracuse Public Library Is A Festive Place In December

Food for Fines, overdue fees in exchange for donations to the Syracuse Food Pantry, goes through Dec. 22. And the Syracuse Library is finishing 2018 with some relaxing events.
Closing Out The Year With Activities Galore At WCPL

The following programs are set to take place in December at the Warsaw Community Public Library:
Milford’s Teen Book Club, Lego Crew to Meet In December

The following activities are planned for Milford Public Library in December:
Food For Fines Available Next Week

Got unpaid library fines? Food for Fines week at North Webster Community Public Library is a way to pay off those fines while helping people in need.
Santa Claus Is Coming To The Warsaw Community Public Library

"Check It Out" by Susie Bolland, Children's Services, Warsaw Community Public Library
‘Professor Steve’s Science Of Frankenstein’ Coming To Milford
Voyager Book Club Helps Patrons With Out-Of-The-Ordinary Selections

Book clubs often stretch us to read books we may have not chosen on our own.
Author’s Tale Part Of ‘Chicken Soup’ Series

Mark Howe, a reporter with the Times-Union, has a story in a newly released “Chicken Soup” series that has a holiday theme this year.
What's Happening – Nov. 15-21

Things going on in and near Kosciusko County.
The Art Scene is Gobblers Galore

We recently looked at a famous painting of a turkey done by John James Audubon that was included in his “The Birds of America” book and sold for over $8 million back in 2000.
LCA Hosts Classic Play On Friday, Saturday

On Friday and Saturday, Lakeland Christian Academy’s theater department will present the full-length drama, “Little Women,” written by Louisa M. Alcott and adapted for the stage by John Ravold.
11th Annual Amateur Photography Contest Underway

Check It Out
In The Holiday Spirit, Library Offering Fine Forgiveness In Trade For Food Donation

The Syracuse Library is forgiving overdue fines in exchange for a donation to the food pantry.
Preschool Story Hour Presented Each Wednesday

The following is a list of upcoming activities at the Akron Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St.:

• Join Preschool Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Wednesday. The theme this fall is "Outer Space."
Miracle Tree Program Underway At Bell Library

The Tippecane Valley Miracle Tree is up again at the library. If you're looking for a good way to help support others in our community this holiday season, stop in and find out how to sponsor some of Valley's kids this Christmas.
Free Movie Matinee Featured At North Webster Community Public Library

Looking for something to do on a Monday afternoon? Enjoy a free movie matinee for adults at North Webster Community Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
November Is The Time To Celebrate Veterans, Work On Writing

The Syracuse Library is closing on Monday in commemoration of Veterans Day.

Much historical fiction and historic commentary has been written. The library encourages everyone to read about war-time experiences. November is the annual reminder that it is possible for anyone to write a story.
Holiday Gala Tickets On Sale

Early bird pricing is available until Monday for Manchester Main Street’s seventh annual Holiday Gala Dec. 1 in the Cordier Auditorium on the campus of Manchester University.
November Is National Family Literacy Month

Now that you’ve gorged your sweet tooth with Halloween treats, how about feeding your brain?
'Modern Millie' Arrives Friday On Stage At WCHS

Go back in time almost a century this weekend when the Warsaw Community High School Drama Department presents a musical spoof of the Roaring 1920s.
Warsaw Library To Offer Needle Felting

The Warsaw Community Public Library will be offering a needle felting class on Nov. 27 with instructor Rachel Kruger.
Libriarians Want To Hear ‘NaNoWriMo’ Ideas

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.
‘Knit 1 Crochet 2’ Meets Tuesday Afternoons At NWCPL

If you like to knit or crochet or want to learn how, join the Knit 1 Crochet 2 group that meets 2:30 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at North Webster Community Public Library.
Last Of The ‘Frankenstein’ Events Scheduled For Nov. 10

A grant from the Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities has presented the people of Indiana and the Syracuse Library with a year of great programs about Mary Shelley’s book, “Frankenstein.”
STEM Skills Improved In A fun, Relaxed Atmosphere With Lego Crew

Children and teens can explore their creativity and improve their STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills during Lego Crew from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 10.
Planning Costumes For Winter Carnival Begins

Costumes make a good party great, so now might be the time to plan the outfits for the Winter Carnival dance, where the theme is “Masquerade.”

Tuesday and Wednesday are two fun-filled evenings of dress-up and partying at the Syracuse Public Library. Tuesday at 5 p.m. is an hour with DJ Scotty Rocker where families show off their costumes and dance moves.
'At The Library' – Laughter Opens November In North Webster

Laughter is the best medicine, so the adage goes.

Come and get a dose of laughter at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 when Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe performs in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall.
Halloween Activites Planned In Mentone

Here’s a list of upcoming activities at Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone:
Activities Aplenty In November At Warsaw Community Public Library

Check It Out – by Kendra Thompson, Information Services, Warsaw Community Public Library
Middle School Show Benefits Local Shelter

As a way to relaunch its theater program, Lakeview Middle School students are hosting “An Evening Of One Acts” Nov. 3, with all of the proceeds benefitting the local homeless shelter.
‘Letters To Sala’ At WCHS This Weekend

A play depicting the true story of a young Polish Jewish woman during World War II this weekend will benefit the local VFW.
Jean Lynch Obituary Project Collected More Than 35,000 Memorials

North Webster Community Public Library has completed its Jean Lynch Obituary Project and has made it available for public use on the library’s website, www.nweb.lib.in.us.
Family Fun Night To Be An Extravaganza To Celebrate The Fall Season

Fall celebrations are the most fun, with costumes and decorations.

Family Fun Night will have a costume contest with a monster bash when DJ Scotty Rocker comes to spin some tunes. The family party is at 5 p.m. Oct. 30.
Even In The Information Age, Libraries Integral Part Of A Community

In a progressively digital world, it would seem that the role of libraries as community and cultural centers are undervalued and at times under fire.
Activities At Bell Library In Mentone

Here’s a list of upcoming activities at Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone:
Classic Car Cruise-In Has $100 Prize

A classic car cruise-in is part of the Fall Park and Play event Oct. 12 at Leesburg Grace Church. Community members will cast their votes for best in show, with a cash prize of $100 going to the top vote getter.
Mystery Puzzle Contest Leads Bountiful List Of October Activities

Check It Out – by Anna Jackson, Information Services

Warsaw Community Public Library
HotSpots Available For One-Week Checkouts In Syracuse

Library Lovers - Syracuse Public Library
Bell Memorial A Busy Place During Harvest Season

Bell, Books & More – Bell Memorial Public Library, Mentone
Akron Library Full Of October Fun

Read It Here - Akron Public Library
Learn To Research Family Roots In Webster

At The Library by Terri Ritter, Public Relations Coordinator

North Webster Community Public Library
Preschool Story Time Begins Wednesday, Runs Through Nov. 7

At The Library – by Terri Ritter, Public Relations Coordinator

North Webster Community Public Library
Making The Connection Between Science And Art In Syracuse

Library Lovers - Syracuse Public Library
Tuesday Is “Read An E-Book Day”

Check It Out

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor

Warsaw Community Public Library
First Friday Theme Is ‘The Choice Is Back To School’

With the school year having been in session for almost a month, Warsaw’s September First Friday theme is “The Choice is Back to School.”