Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Take advantage of this amazing free resource while it lasts!


Freely access the entire collection of American History in Video on the Web now through May 15th by registering at:

alexanderstreet.com/UShistory.htm

No username or password required -enjoy!


"Since launching last April, American History in Video has grown to include more than 4,000 titles and 1,000 hours. It will continue to grow to include more than 5,000 complete titles and 2,000 hours of rare newsreels and important documentaries from leading producers such as PBS, The History Channel, Bullfrog Films, Media Rich Learning, and California Newsreel." -School Library Journal

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

WCPL has acquired a new online reference resource.

A to Z the USA

This database provides information about states and counties across the USA.

If you are a student doing homework, a researcher looking for information about new places, or just trying to get information about your state government officials or even museums, this website could help you out!

You can access it through the library website. If you are at home, just use your library barcode number to login.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Library Closed


The library will close early on Friday for staff training. The hours of operation will be 9:00-1:00. This will be a chance for the staff to learn the new CASSIE Computer Reservation Software. The library staff wants to be trained and ready to answer any questions and issues that come up regarding the new software!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Crafty Book Club

March 10, 6:15
Another Crafty Book Club with Candie!

No need to bring any supplies except your imagination!

Sign up at the circulation desk

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Its Book Discussion Time Again!

2010 Spring Discussion Series

The New Woman

Presented by Lottie Wagoner

Associate Instructor of English

At the end of the Victorian Era, the New Woman emerged. She wanted to take up more space in the public arena. She wanted a voice in the way the government was run. She wanted the vote. She wanted to bob her hair, wear a short skirt, and dance the Charleston. The three novels we are reading this spring all feature protagonists who are New Women. Lily, Bea, and Mildred live during the beginning of the 20th century and break the gender norms of that time. Their lives are not only interesting historically, but also emotionally because their struggles are the struggles that women at the beginning of the 21st century still face. Each of these novels have been made into movies, so pop some corn as we will be viewing clips to decide if the book or the movie garners our “2 thumbs up.”

Craft Book Club

Crafty Book Club

Shake off those winter blues at the library!
Join us for our first Craft Club for adults
presented by Wabash's very own local author and artist Candie Cooper!

The first session will be
Wednesday, February 3 @ 6:15pm

Come make a sweet Valentine ornament just in time for Valentine’s Day!

This class will show you unique painting, decoupage, glittering and embellishing techniques. You can choose from two styles, traditional or funky, as well as paint colors to make it completely your own. We will also look at some inspiring craft books that use some of the same techniques shown in class. A supply and instruction handout will also be included so you know exactly what we used and you can make your own at home.

Please specify chosen style: traditional (red with birds) or funky (cartoon animal) at sign up.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Thank you to everyone who contributed ornaments for OUR HEROES' TREE. We hope you that you were able to make it into the library over the holiday season to see the tributes that were made to so many service men and women!