Local author and Times Union Reporter, Mark A. Howe, will be doing a book signing on December 3 at 5:30 pm at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Mark’s story is featured among others, in the heartwarming book Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Wonder of Christmas. Copies of this book will be available to purchase at the book signing.

Local author and artist Forum, Robert A. Hudson will be doing a book signing for two of his recently released books. The Chronicles of Thalos: The Road Beneath Bajor and The Island Between Tomorrows. Hudson has overcome many obstacles over his lifetime to become a talented artist and author. His book signing event will be held December 12 at 6:00 pm at the Warsaw Community Public Library.

Are you looking to make your own holiday cards? Did you know you can use the library’s Cricut machine to make holiday cards and decorations? Want to make items with a Cricut machine but don’t want pay to buy one, pay for the membership and then find space to store it? Fear not just starting out, we will help you use the Cricut machine or are you an old pro? We will log you on and let you soar. Just make sure to bring your own paper to use with the Cricut. You can use anything from card stock to glitter paper to vinyl. Approved materials include copy paper, card stock, iron-on sheets, washi sheets, vinyl, wax paper, and painters tape. Please ask at the reference desk before using other materials.

You can make gift tags, 2d or 3d ornaments, single layer or multi-layer cards, snowflakes, candy canes, reindeer and more. You can have the Cricut draw a design or write a message on your card. As well as use sticker paper to make little stickers for the bottom of Hershey Kisses. Also we have a new Star Wars pattern set that includes a Yoda snowflake, it’s beginning to look a lot like Sith-mas, and more.

The library is so excited to have you come use the Cricut for all your holiday needs.