WCPL recorded 200,000 items checked out in 2017.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library’s Board of Trustees kicked off the year with a year-in-review report, and it wasn’t too shabby.

The library provided services to 50 percent of Kosciusko County and finished the year with 200,000 items checked out, with 50 percent of it being books. Movies dominated in second with 25 percent while Ebooks took third. Along with the high percentage of books being checked out this year, WCPL also had 56 new users sign up for hoopla, the eLibrary which hosts movies, books, music, comics and more.

Along with a great year for its patrons, the library saw the addition of several new events and items including adult kits, virtual reality and adult game night as well as some policy changes. The library adapted its computer usage, making it easier for students to use computers for school.

In other news:

• The library changed its study room policy.
• The board approved the re-election of Chris Merril for Financial Board President and elected Ben Rice as secretary
• Director Ann Zydek presented a proposal for carpet for the children’s section.