Children's Programs
"I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara -- Book Review
I love true crime, by that, I mean watching true crime shows, as well as reading true crime novels. When I first heard about the true crime book “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” by the late Michelle McNamara, I knew I had to read it. It is about the Golden State Killer, who had skipped detection for nearly 4 decades in California.

Rarely does a true crime book scare me. “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” gave me an uneasy creepy feeling, and honestly, I only read it when my husband was home.

McNamara’s passion for this case, and her desire for the perpetrator to get the punishment he deserved, was obvious. Unfortunately, Michelle McNamara died in her sleep on April 21, 2016 having completed much of her manuscript. After McNamara’s death, her husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, was determined to make sure her book was completed and published. That Mr. Oswalt lost his wife, was grieving, and was able to take his wife’s work and put her book out in the world is nothing short of amazing. As he said, “I wanted to do right by her.” He undoubtedly did. -- Missy Chapman


Teen Programs
"The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery: Book Review
What would you do if you found out you only had a year to live? How would your life change? Would you still live normally, or would you fight your fears and try new things?

When Valency turns 30, and she finds out she has an inoperable heart condition, she decides she is tired of living in the box her family has placed her in. She refuses to continue cowing to their expectations and decides to do things that she finds fulfilling and meaningful instead of lowering herself to the insipid gossip, ridiculous rules, and mundane drudgery of her family. 

When she chooses to be a live-in nurse to a dying classmate, her family is mortified - but this gives Valency the opportunity to meet a man who may or may not change the course of her live forever. In the meantime, she also learns valuable lessons about self-reliance and the importance of being true to oneself. 

An amazing book by the same author as "Anne of Green Gables", "The Blue Castle" promotes the idea that a good reputation is no match for being a good person - and that conforming to the unrealistic expectations of others is the surest way to become miserable. -- Anna Jackson

Programs for Adults
Kanopy Now at WCPL
Kanopy has over 30,000 movies, documentaries, and The Great Courses instructional series that you can stream on any device.
  • You can watch 15 films per month, with play credits resetting on the 1st of each month.
  • After clicking “Play,” you have 3 days to watch the film.
  • Kanopy Kids offers films for ages preschool – 12.
  • Kanopy also offers instructional videos that are appropriate for classrooms and have public performance rights.

You can sign up on the Kanopy app, or get started from our website.
  1. Go to WCPL’s Kanopy page and create an account by clicking on Sign up.
  2. Go to your email account to verify your email address.
  3. Select the Warsaw Community Public Library (if needed) and add your library card number.
  4. Start watching.

Enjoy the film! -- Dana Owen