Canning is an important, safe method for preserving food if practiced properly. Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting a class about safe canning basics Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Topics that will be discussed are: how to pack the jars, what canning method to use, what utensils you need and some home recipes easy for you to use. There will be a power point presentation and canning items brought in for you to see. Register for this class by calling WCPL at 574-267-6011 or go online at www.warsawlibrary.org.