Computer Classes

WCPL's Online Resources

Wednesday, January 27

1:00-2:00 p.m.

A demonstration of WCPL's online subscription databases: including Auto Repair Center, Home Improvement Center, LegalForms, Genealogy, Magazine Index, Newsbank, Price It!, and more.

Registration required.

Microsoft Word Basics

Tuesday, February 16

6:00-7:30 p.m.

A basic MS Word class. Learn how to create and save a document, cut and paste, add images, manipulate text, and add borders.

Registration required.

Microsoft Publisher Basics

Tuesday, February23

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Learn to create flyers, brochures, newsletters and more. 

Prerequisite: Familiarity with MS Word.

Registration required.

Microsoft Publisher Basics

Wednesday, February24

10:00-11:30 a.m.

Learn to create flyers, brochures, newsletters and more. 

Prerequisite: Familiarity with MS Word.

Registration required.

Children's Programs

Book Buddies

Friday, February 19

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Room AB

Book Buddies, which is designed for 3 to 6 year-olds (child must be 3 before the first class), as well as their caregivers, provides children in a group setting with experiences in reading, writing, and language development, while providing caregivers with information about early literacy. 

Featured book: "Giraffes Can't Dance "

Registration required for each session.

Baby & Me (18-24 months)

Mondays, January 18 & 25

February 15 & 22

9:30 AM

Activity Room

Registration required.

Pre-School Story Hour

"Blown Away By Books"

January 19 - April 15

10:00 AM

Activity Room

2's - Tuesdays. A caregiver must attend.

3's - Wednesdays. A caregiver must attend.

4 & 5's - Thursdays. Caregivers may choose for their children to attend alone, but are required to remain in the library during the program.

Registration required.

Afternoon Story Hour

"Loving Someone Special"

Friday, February 12

1:30-2:15 p.m.

Ages 3-5

Terrific stories and a 'treasure box' craft

Activity Room

Adult programs

"Fall in Love with eAudiobooks" Drawing

February 1- February 27.

Now's your chance to win a new MP3 player and try out WCPL's downloadable audiobook collection.  Receive an entry form to win an MP3 Player with every regular audiobook you check out in February. All entries must be turned in by 5:00 p.m., Saturday February 27.  Complete rules are available at the Reference Desk. 

Chinese-Mandarin Language Class

Every Monday

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Bing Feng teaches this beginning Chinese-Mandarin Language class.  Registration required.

Women's Heart Health

Tuesday, February 2

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This class for women will be divided into two sessions:  Living with heart disease and Healthy eating for your heart.

Presented by Catherine Campbell, Rn, BSN and Kelley Meyer, R.D

Registration required.

Off the Shelf Reading Group

Thursday, February 4

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Please join us in this new book club.  This month's selection is "Secret Life of Bees".  Refreshments will be provided.

Registration required.

Genealogy Club

Tuesday, February 9

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

The Genealogy Club will meet in the Genealogy Room located upstairs. We will share new resource ideas and use the internet to do our own research. Bring your laptop or use one of the Library's.

Registration required.

Stamping with Donna

Tuesday, February 9

6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Donna Corp will teach techniques for rubber stamping.  A new project will be featured every month.  There will be a fee of $5 for supplies. 

Registration required.

Heart Disease in Women Workshop

Tuesday, February 9

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Learn about heart disease, including the symptons and the risk factors for a heart attack.

Presented by: Stacie Bobeck, RN, BSN, CEN, Sane-A

Registration required.

Calligraphy Class (2 part class)

Monday, February 15 & February 22

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

1st Class: Learn ornamental lines resembling the flourishes of ornate or decorated hand writing. You can write a beautiful verse or send a fancy hand written card after taking this class. Bring a couple of ideas of something, you'd like to write, like a verse or poem. A fee of $5 will be taken in the class.

2nd Class:  Bring stamps and inkpads or something similar to this second class if you would like to embellish your project.

Presented by: Elizabeth Fisher

Registration required.

Writer's Club

Monday, February 15

6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

"Exploring Nonfiction Writing Crafts"

Taught by Cindy Nash

Hooked on Crochet

Tuesday, February 16

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Room C

Bring a project and enjoy the company of others who share an interest in crocheting. Instructors will be available for those needing help. Meets monthly October-May, on the third Tuesday evening.

Book Sale

Friday, February 19

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Writing the Picture Book

Saturday, February 27

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The workshop includes: the nuts and bolts of writing a picture book, looking at genres, the language, techniques and tips for writing, revision, word count, illustrations, market research, and how to submit your manuscript.   

The presenter, Peggy Archer, has been writing for children for three decades. Her work for children includes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and has appeared in BabyBug, LadyBug, Children's Playmate, Humpty Dumpty, Highlights for Children, Turtle, Instructor, and Wee Wisdom. Published books include "Turkey Surprise" which appeared on the NY Times Bestsellers List and "One for the Family". "Name that Dog" will be published in 2010.

Teens only!

Free Twilight Calendar

Become a "follower" of the WCPL Teen Blog and receive a free calendar.  Each 2010 calendar has awesome pictures of the Twilight cast.  Only the first 48 teens will receive a calendar.

Unplugged Zone

4th - 12th graders

Monday, February 1

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Play board games, do homework, read, hangout.  Whatever! This is your time.  Bring a game if you would like to share.  New games introduced this month.

No registration.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Saturday, February 20

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Activity Room

If you consider yourself to always be right, or if you have opinions about everything, then TAB is right for you!  The Teen Advisory Board is a group of volunteering teenagers who want to make the library their own. We meet monthly to discuss events, books, programs, and our ideas for the teens of the Warsaw Community Public Library.  Snacks are always provided. Joining the group will look really great on college or job applications as well!  For more information ask for Erin at (574) 267-6011.

Drop in Zone

Monday, February 15

Saturday, February 27

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Video-gaming for ages 13-18.

Teen Girls' Movie Night

"Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken"

Tuesday, February 23

6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Based on a true story about Senora Webster who becomes a horse diver, falls in love, and becomes a star.  Seriously, the best movie! Girls grades 6-12 welcome.