By Amanda McFarland, WCPL

Library Director Ann Zydek, honors Joshua McNeal for 20 years of service at WCPL.

WARSAW – When it comes to programs, the Warsaw Community Public Library has plenty to offer in February.

This month’s Make it, Take It craft will tug at the heartstrings as participants create a Valentine string art wall hanging. The craft lasts from 3:30- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. The small fee required. No children younger than 10.

Off the Shelf Reading Group meets at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, to discuss, “Wonder,” by RJ Palacio.

Chess Club meets from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Bring your own chess set if you have one. All experience levels are welcome.

The Cookbook Club will host a “sweet” meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, with homemade candy and fudge recipes.

Friends of the Library will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.
Local attorney Felicity Havrilla will give a presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, on elder law issues.

Sally Reuter kicks off a primitive crafts series at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. Participants will make a candle jar holder.

Just in time for Presidents Day, “Honest Abe Lincoln” will be at the library from 4-5 p.m. to give a portrayal of his growing up years and to talk about the Presidency during the Civil War.

The Lake City Piecemakers will meet at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

Creative Canvas begins at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. This month’s masterpiece is a bouquet of daisies. The fee required will include all supplies. Register here.

The Knit and Purl Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Bring your own yarn and needles. Help is available.

Writers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Topics are: “If I Ruled the World,” “The Essentials of Surviving an Indiana Winter” and “Why I wasn’t at Writers Club Last Month,” fiction or nonfiction.

Hooked on Crochet meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. Bring your projects; help is available.

Steve Zorn of Personal Safety Unlimited returns at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, with a hands-on, 90-minute session on verbal and physical self-defense skills.

Faith Ketterer leads her next card making class at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. A small fee is required. Participants must register the Saturday before class.

The Evening Book/Movie Club will focus on, “The Help.” Read the book and/or watch the movie, then come share your thoughts. Both are available at the library.