Welcome New Library Board of Trustees Members
The Library is please to announce that 2 new people have joined our Board of Trustees. The new board members are Tim Keyes and Jenn Hicks. They replace Sherri Dalrymple and Paulette Sauders whose terms have ended.

Tim Keyes was appointed by the Kosciusko County Commissioners. Tim is currently employed as the Library & Assessment Coordinator at Ivy Tech Warsaw.

Jenn Hicks was appointed by the Kosciusko County Council . Jenn is the chair of the English department at the Warsaw Community High School.
Children's Programs
Movie Review: "Black Panther"
“Black Panther” is a worthwhile, enjoyable superhero film. The Panther, T’Challa, is the king of a fictional African country called Wakanda. Wakanda is technologically advanced but pretends to be primitive. The film revolves around a domestic power struggle for the throne. The Panther’s rival wants to use the country's technology to rule the world.

 With its deep connection to African culture, well-paced action, beautiful scenery, and powerful performances from everyone involved, it is a film to see even if you are not a superhero movie fan.

Despite having a smaller target audience, it is the third highest-grossing film ever in the United States. I am not naturally a fan of superhero films, but “Black Panther” has become one of my favorites.

Most superhero films have a villain. This film is no different. Even though the villain, played by Michael B Jordan, was the usual two-dimensional “bad guy” he was able to sell it. Chadwick Boseman does a superb job as the Black Panther. 

For a Marvel film, it is inspirational. The biggest take-home message that “Black Panther” brings is political. It encourages worldwide collaboration, advocates racial harmony, redefines gender roles and interweaves fantasy and current social issues with an incredible balance. Anyone can be a hero, if they choose to be. Our world needs more heroes. -- reviewed by Melissa Chapman
Teen Programs
Book Review: "LIFELIK3" by Jay Kristoff
LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff is a wild ride. Evie and her best friend, Lemon, live in a future world ravaged by war and run by machines. When they find a LifeLike (engineered robotic person) in the scrap yard and take it home, they discover it has more humanity than expected. It brings up questions from Evie’s past, and sends them all on the run from bounty hunters and religious fanatics alike. They must travel across the dangerous, dilapidated lands, whilst staying a step ahead of those chasing them, to find answers to Evie’s past and the LifeLike’s purpose.

This book is packed with non-stop action. The world building is fantastic; Kristoff paints such a vivid picture of a place that is both modern far beyond our day, yet destroyed by humanity’s mistakes. The writing style is very similar to that of The Maze Runner by James Dashner, so if you ate up that series, definitely try this one. I also highly recommend this book for anyone who loves action, adventure, and robots! -- reviewed by Michelle Parker
Programs for Adults
Book Review: "Beauty and the Clockwork Beast" by Nancy Campbell Allen
In "Beauty and the Clockwork Beast" the beloved classic fairy tale gets a steampunk makeover!

When Lucy Pickett, a renowned anti-vampire botanist, receives word that her cousin Kate is ill, she immediately travels to her cousin’s home in England. There she discovers that not all is as it seems. Kate is convinced she is suffering from a “curse” that has killed the last two women who have occupied her new home. To make matters worse, Kate’s brother-in-law Miles is hiding something – and Lucy is convinced it is more than just his mechanical heart. 

As Kate becomes sicker by the day, Lucy is visited by the ghost of Miles’s sister at night. Lucy is convinced she is trying to send a message about Kate and her illness. Lucy must work with Miles to understand the ghost’s communication and hopefully save her sister from a deathly fate. But can Lucy trust Miles when he is hiding so much? And as vampire attacks in the city increase, can she figure out the cause of Kate’s illness before a “curse” is the least of her worries? -- reviewed by Anna Jackson