The Warsaw Community Public Library is looking to provide faster Internet service for library patrons.
The library board Monday discussed installing a fiber cable from the library to Warsaw Community High School.Library Director Ann Zydek said she has been meeting with a service provider, Education Managed Internet Service Provider, that works with schools and libraries to provide Internet connections. She has discussed with the provider developing a fiber cable that would run from the library to WCHS.
Zydek informed board members the county has signed a contract to run a fiber cable from WCHS to the Justice Building to share an Internet connection.
The board approved Zydek to pursue costs for a fiber connection that would link from the WCHS to the library for next year.
Zydek also informed board members she attended an Indiana Library Federation Legislative Forum Sept. 27 in Indianapolis. Senator Beverly Gard spoke at the forum, stressing that Indiana legislators need to hear from constituents regarding the value of Indiana libraries.
Assistant Library Director Joni Brookins informed board members the library will display 15 sailboat sculptures next week at the library. The sculptures are sponsored by Warsaw and Winona Lake business owners to raise funds for the Symphony of the Lakes.
The board also:
n Approved the library to apply for an advanced draw on tax money to be distributed for fall 2007.
n Approved transferring $2,0000 from gas to electricity from the library's 2007 budget to pay NIPSCO.
The library will be closed Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day, but the board will hold its meeting at 4 p.m. at the library.
