Warsaw Community Public Library

What Warsaw Community Public Library does

Warsaw Community Public Library (WCPL) is a nonprofit public library serving Warsaw and Wayne Township in Kosciusko County, Indiana, tracing its continuous operation to a 1917 Carnegie Foundation–funded building on a legacy that extends back to 1839. The library operates from a single 41,000 square foot facility at 310 East Main Street, Warsaw, and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by county and school-body officials. It is funded primarily by local tax revenue, supplemented by donations through the Kosciusko County Community Foundation Capital Improvement Fund, Kroger Community Rewards, and the Friends of the Library nonprofit.

The library's core service offering combines traditional library functions (physical and digital book/media lending, interlibrary loan, genealogy research, proctoring services, public computers, WiFi, and mobile hotspot lending) with an expanded set of community-oriented programs. Its signature non-traditional offering is the Library of Things (LoT), a lending program organized into five sub-collections (The Arts, Outdoors, Home and Auto, Health, and Games) covering items such as telescopes, ukuleles, blood pressure monitors, air quality meters, camping gear, board games, and home tools. Additional special collections include a Seed Library, Experience Passes, State Park Passes, and a StoryWalk outdoor reading activity.

WCPL operates a community-led go-to-market model with no direct commercial pricing; library cards are free for residents and core services are barrier-free. The organization is currently executing a multi-phase renovation project that began with a 2024 feasibility study and includes active capital fundraising, and it is hosting the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition from June 20 to July 24, 2026 as a signature programmatic partnership.

Name

Warsaw Community Public Library

Legal name

Warsaw Community Public Library

Website

https://warsawlibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warsaw Community Public Library is a nonprofit public library serving Warsaw and Wayne Township in Kosciusko County, Indiana, offering free traditional and digital lending, an innovative Library of Things program, and community programming from a 41,000 sq ft facility.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library
• Library of things
• Digital library resources
• Interlibrary loan

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from public funding and tax revenue to support library operations and collections.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The library accepts donations through the Kosciusko County Community Foundation Capital Improvement Fund, PayPal, and Kroger Community Rewards program. Memorial gifts and planned giving are also accepted.
3. Material Sales: Friends of the Library operates Story Emporium used bookstore generating revenue to support the library through sales of donated books, DVDs, video games, and sound recordings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Warsaw Community Public Library is a free public library providing access to physical and digital collections, public computing and WiFi, a distinctive Library of Things lending program, meeting rooms, proctoring, homebound delivery, curbside pickup, and community programming for residents of Warsaw and Wayne Township in Indiana. Services are funded by public tax revenue and donations and delivered through a 41,000-square-foot facility, an online catalog, a mobile app, and outreach channels.

Product overview

Warsaw Community Public Library offers a unified public library platform combining traditional lending services with modern digital resources and an innovative Library of Things (LoT) program. The core offering includes physical and digital collections accessible through an online catalog and mobile app, complemented by specialized services like meeting rooms, public computers, WiFi/hotspots, and proctoring. The Library of Things is a signature lending program offering non-traditional items across five categories: The Arts (crafts, education, media, instruments), Outdoors (camping gear, sports equipment), Home and Auto (tools, energy monitors), Health (wellness devices), and Games (150+ board games). Additional services include genealogy research, interlibrary loan, curbside pickup, homebound delivery, experience passes to attractions, seed library, and StoryWalk outdoor reading trails.

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Products and services

• Library Catalog (Physical and Digital) Online catalog system allowing patrons to search and browse the library's collection of books, movies, and other materials, with a dedicated kids catalog interface.
• Stream & Download Digital content platform providing access to e-books, audiobooks, streaming media, and downloadable materials for library card holders.
• Library of Things (LoT) Collection of non-traditional lending items including wellness resources, tech gadgets, board games, crafting supplies, memory care kits, outdoor equipment, instruments, and tools available for borrowing.
• Mobile App Smartphone application providing on-the-go access to library services, account management, and digital resources.
• WiFi & Mobile Hotspots High-speed public WiFi throughout the building and mobile hotspot lending program for patrons to access internet at home or on the go.
• Public Computers Computer workstations available for patron use including internet computers, word processors, database computers, and genealogy computers in the Indiana Room.
• Print, Scan, Fax, & Copy Document services including printing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying capabilities for patron use.
• Meeting & Study Rooms Reserved spaces available for community groups, study sessions, and library programming.
• Digital Resources Online databases, research tools, and electronic resources accessible through the library's digital platform.
• InterLibrary Loan Service enabling patrons to request and borrow materials from other libraries outside the local system.
• Seed Library Program allowing patrons to borrow seeds for planting and grow their own produce, promoting gardening and community engagement.
• Experience Passes Free or discounted passes to local attractions, museums, and cultural venues available for checkout.
• State Park Passes Library lending program providing access to Indiana State Park passes for outdoor recreation.
• StoryWalk Outdoor reading activity where pages of a children's book are displayed along a walking path for families to enjoy.
• Curbside Service Contactless pickup service allowing patrons to request and receive library materials without entering the building.
• Homebound Services Delivery service for patrons who are unable to visit the library due to illness, disability, or other circumstances.
• Proctoring Services Exam proctoring service for students and professionals needing a supervised testing environment.
• Genealogy Resources Research materials and dedicated computers in the Indiana Room for genealogical research, including access to microfilm and microfiche.
• Events & Programs Calendar of community events, reading programs, educational workshops, and cultural programming.
• Story Emporium (Used Bookstore) Used bookstore operated by Friends of the Library, selling donated books, DVDs, video games, and sound recordings to raise funds for library programs and services.
• Friends of the Library Membership Annual membership program supporting the library through fundraising and volunteering; includes Individual ($20), Dual Household ($30), and Corporate Sponsor ($100) tiers with Story Emporium discounts and visibility benefits.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2026WCPL is hosting the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition from June 20-July 24, 2026. The exhibition examines Americans' responses to Nazism, war, and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
• Fort Wayne Jewish FederationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring Holocaust Survivor Irene Miller event on June 23, 2026 at Warsaw Performing Arts Center.
• The Warsaw Performing Arts CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting venue for Holocaust Survivor Irene Miller event on June 23, 2026.
• Jewish Federation of St. Joseph ValleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsoring Holocaust Survivor Irene Miller event.
• Lake City BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Hollywood and the Holocaust event with Prof. Steve Carr on June 30, 2026.
• Five Core MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring Vital Passage Documentary screening and talk back on July 6, 2026.
• Goshen CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsoring Vital Passage Documentary event on July 6, 2026.
• Friends of the LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit support group that operates Story Emporium used bookstore to generate revenue, organizes fundraising, and sponsors library events including the 'Night' Community Book Read.
• Rotary Club of WarsawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Story of Bruno Glade event on July 20, 2026.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWCPL participates in Kroger Community Rewards program where shoppers can link their Shopper's Card to support the library. Organization number KV165.
• WNIT/PBSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal PBS affiliate partnered for programming content and promotion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indianapolis Public Library: Indiana's largest public library system serving Indianapolis-Marion County. Direct peer operating a multi-branch public library network with traditional lending, digital resources, programming, and community partnerships within the same state funding environment as WCPL.
• Allen County Public Library: Northeast Indiana public library system headquartered in Fort Wayne. Direct peer serving a similar regional Indiana market with comparable services including digital resources, programming, meeting rooms, and community partnerships.
• St. Joseph County Public Library: Public library system serving South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. Direct peer in northern Indiana offering traditional lending, digital access, programming, and community-focused services similar to WCPL's model.
• Elkhart Public Library: Northern Indiana public library serving Elkhart. Direct peer of similar size and service profile, offering lending, digital resources, programming, and meeting room access to a comparable Indiana community.
• Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library: Northern Indiana public library system. Direct peer operating within the same regional market and offering a similar portfolio of lending, digital, and community programming services to WCPL.
• Kokomo-Howard County Public Library: Central Indiana public library of comparable size serving Kokomo and Howard County. Direct peer with similar facility scale, lending programs, and community-focused services to WCPL.
• Goshen Public Library: Northern Indiana public library serving Goshen. Direct peer in similar geography and demographic profile, offering comparable lending, programming, and digital services.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Public Library: One of the largest public library systems in the U.S. Broad incumbent offering traditional lending, digital resources, programming, and community services at a vastly larger scale than WCPL; demonstrates the upper bound of public library service portfolios.
• New York Public Library: Major national public library system with extensive programming, exhibitions, and digital collections. Broad incumbent that pioneered many community programming and traveling exhibition models now adopted by systems including WCPL.
• Hennepin County Library: Minnesota public library system recognized for innovative programming, Library of Things offerings, and digital inclusion services. Broad incumbent that has scaled similar programs (LoT, hotspots, maker spaces) that WCPL operates at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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