Press release
Since September 2025, the library has been housed at a temporary site at 6 West Court St., where it has continued to provide the majority of its regular services, including story time, computer access, printing and copying, inter-library loan, new books, programs, and more. With construction now in its final stages, library staff are preparing for the transition back to the library building.
Although the move to the temporary location was completed in a matter of days, Executive Director Lisa Gricius says the move back to the freshly-renovated library will be significantly more complex. With shelving being installed, new furniture being delivered, books to be returned to the shelves and signage going up, the library will have to remain completely closed until the transition is complete for the safety of patrons and staff.
The library’s lease at the First United Methodist Church is up at the end of May, but staff will begin temporarily winding down services in the weeks prior. Gricius recommends that patrons place any holds for materials by the beginning of May, for pick up at Warsaw.
The last day for services at 6 W. Court St. will be Saturday, May 23rd, including the outside book return. While the library is closed, patrons can return any books they’ve checked out to any other Wyoming County Public Library, or any other OWWL Library.
Warsaw patrons can use their cards at any OWWL Library. Copy, print and fax services are available at the Penny Saver office, or other OWWL Libraries.
Gricius says the transition will take several weeks, and given the number of variables, can’t provide an exact reopening date. An official reopening celebration and ribbon cutting is scheduled for July 7, at 3pm.
For the latest updates and hours for the Warsaw Public Library, visit the library Facebook page or www.warsawpubliclibrary.org.
Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program for all ages
Register for summer programs and events beginning Monday, 6/15 at 10 am on our event calendar here
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Pick up your summer reading tracker anytime beginning 5/1 during open hours and get a head start on reading through the earth’s layers while we move back to the library. Trackers can be redeemed for prize drawings beginning 7/7 through 8/29. Prize drawings 8/31.
Rubber Duck Decorating Contest
Pick up a rubber duck anytime during open hours (while supplies last) and help us welcome Reader Duck home to his new circulation desk when we re-open.
Families and individuals can pick up a rubber duck to take home and decorate when we are closed. Dress/Decorate your duck as your favorite book character or historical character for attendance at our re-opening Ducksquerade ball! Return your decorated duck when we reopen beginning 7/7-7/14 for display in our gallery!
Regular hours continue at 6 West Court through Saturday, 5/23.
Please note that due to the First United Methodist Church BBQ scheduled for Saturday, 5/16-The library will be closed Friday 5/15 and Saturday 5/16.
Monday/Wednesday 10-6
Tuesday, 10-7
Thursday, 10-5
Friday, 1-5
Saturday, 10-1
Save the Date! Tuesday, July 7th at 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Reopening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting
The Warsaw Public Library opened its doors July 7, 1906 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Join us 120 years later as we celebrate the reopening of our building after renovations.
3:15 Ribbon Cutting: Windsong Flute Ensemble
4:00 Children’s Activities: Balloon Twisting & face painting
4:30-5:30 Enchanted Princess Parties: Meet Belle & Spiderman! Storytime, Superhero Training, Pictures & More
6:00 Warsaw Barbershop Chorus
Building Tours and Refreshments