News and Events
Upcoming Author Visits!
Tuesday, October 7th @ 4pm
Jane Kurtz
The Power of Reading and Writing to Change Us From the Inside Out.
Award-winning author of 26 books, Jane Kurtz will talk about how books set her parents (both Monmouth College students) on an amazing path of international travel, shaped her own life, and helped her start the first children's libraries in Ethiopia.
Wednesday, November 12th @ 7pm
John Hallwas
Doing Justice to Outlaws: The Writing of Dime Novel Desperadoes.
John Hallwas will give a compelling talk about his new book, "Dime Novel Desperadoes: The Notorious Maxwell Brothers." Book signing will follow. This event will take place at the Buchanan Center for the Arts.
Destiny Quest
Looking for a new way to search for your books, movies, or music? Try Destiny Quest! It contains the same information as our catalog but presents it in a fun, engaging way. See new books, login to your account, browse the virtual shelves. To begin click on “Destiny Quest” on the left hand side of the screen of the Catalog page (below "Library Search").
New Databases at the Library
WilsonSelectPlus and Novelist/Novelist K-8 are new online resources to explore.
WilsonSelectPlus
contains many full-text periodical articles in science, humanities, education and business.
Novelist and Novelist K-8 (in library only) or
Novelist and Novelist K-8 (at home)
are searchable databases of fiction titles. Both contain book reviews, recommended reading lists, and book discussion guides. Novelist K-8 is designed for teachers and students.
You can use both resources at home, but user names and passwords are required. Contact the library to learn these codes. 309-734-3166 or email lgood@wcplibrary.org
Comupter Classes in September and October
All classes will take place in the library's computer lab.
Note: Computer classes in October will be held on Thursdays.
Thursday, October 2 @ 10am
Computer class: Word Basics I
This is an introductory class for those interested in Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, edit, format, and save documents in Word. Space is limited so sign up today. It costs $1.00 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, October 9 @ 10am
Computer class: Word Basics II
This is an intermediate Word class designed for people who have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word or have taken the Word Basics class. It costs $1 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, October 16 @ 10am
Computer class: WordArt I
Learn how to make posters using WordArt. Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word. Space is limited so sign up today. It costs $1.00 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, October 23 @ 10am
Computer class: WordArt II
This is an intermediate WordArt class designed for people who have basic knowledge of WordArt or have taken the WordArt class. Learn how to make posters using Microsoft
Word's WordArt. It costs $1 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, October 30 @ 10am
Computer class: Basic Internet
This class is designed for inexperienced internet users. $1.00 to reserve your spot.
Library Tote Bags
Imagine yourself with this lovely accessory. The Friends of the Library tote bag is now available. Cost $10
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends is a dedicated group of community volunteers who support the library. Do you love the library? We welcome you to join us, whether child, teen, or adult. We meet each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Warren County Public Library.
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