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By Heather Barron
Library Director
Warsaw Community Public Library

WARSAW — September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and Warsaw Community Public Library is proud to be your place for connection, learning and entertainment.

Whether you need to scan a document, borrow a bread maker or stream digital movies, we are your place. Our nearly 16,000 cardholders and more than 94,000 visitors in 2023 know how valuable their library card is. Use the Library Card Value Calculator on our website (warsawlibrary.org) to see how much you save with a library card.

Warsaw Community Public Library is your go-to place for low-cost services like printing, faxing and copying. We are definitely your go-to place for free access to thousands of books, movies and more in both physical and digital formats. Free computer use, scanning, Wi-Fi and mobile Wi-Fi hot spots are essential services we provide the community as well. In 2023, more than 87,000 people accessed our Wi-Fi and almost 6,000 used our computers.

Warsaw Community Public Library is your place for connection. More than 7,000 people enjoyed nearly 300 library events last year. These included kids practicing reading with greyhounds, learning to paint, playing euchre and attending concerts. Our study rooms also offer free space for small groups to connect.

Warsaw Community Public Library is your place for exploring. With close to a million items, we have something for everyone. Our Library of Things collection of more than 400 items includes a metal detector, jewelry-making kit, tools, a ukulele and more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is your place for entertainment. Stream and download free movies, TV shows, music and more with the Hoopla app. Find your next great read on the free Libby app with thousands of titles. Last year, our cardholders borrowed more than half a million items.

If you live in, own property in or attend Warsaw Community Schools, you are eligible for a free Warsaw Community Public Library card. If you live outside of Wayne Township, you can purchase a card for the cost of a latte once a month. A nonresident card is $100 per year, which is only $8.34 per month. For $25, you can purchase a three-month nonresident card.

Replace your library card with our new Warsaw Community Public Library cards for just $1. They showcase our new logo, thoughtfully crafted by Blue Note Design, as a bookmark with a “W” inside for Warsaw. Your library card is a great way to show your support for the library. Thank you for making Warsaw Community Public Library your place.