South Whitley Community Public Library

South Whitley Community Public Library Serving Cleveland and Richland townships in Whitley County, Indiana. We are an Evergreen Library.

Happy Labor Day from your friends at SWCPL!
09/06/2026

Happy Labor Day from your friends at SWCPL!

A Moment in Time (from the local history files at SWCPL): Since Eltha Grimes opened the first beauty shop in South Whitl...
09/05/2026

A Moment in Time (from the local history files at SWCPL): Since Eltha Grimes opened the first beauty shop in South Whitley around 100 years ago, more than 30 different women have taken care of the hair of local ladies.

Some of the beauty shops were here and gone, while others lasted for many years. One of the longest-running beauty shops was Midge’s.

Mildred “Midge” Weaver was born in 1916 and raised in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City High School and as a young woman worked as a seamstress. In November of 1940, she married Lewis Weaver and moved to the state of Washington, where she worked for Sears & Roebuck. The marriage ended in divorce, and in the late 1940s Midge moved back to Indiana. She enrolled in beauty college in Fort Wayne, and after her graduation she moved to South Whitley and opened Midge’s Beauty Shop in 1953.

The big house on State Street served as both her home and her shop. As her client list grew, Midge employed more stylists to keep up with demand. In 1976, after 23 years of cutting and styling hair, Midge sold her business to Carol Macklin, one of the stylists who had worked for her. Macklin continued operating Midge’s Beauty Shop until 1985, when it closed.

Midge Weaver died in 1993 at the age of 76. The house that served as her home and shop became a group home for a few years then was torn down.

Members of the SWCPL Friends group were busy Friday sorting books in preparation for their Fall Festival Book Sale. One ...
09/04/2026

Members of the SWCPL Friends group were busy Friday sorting books in preparation for their Fall Festival Book Sale. One member, though, seems to have gotten a bit distracted by finding a book he wanted to read. That's a distraction we all understand. 😉The Friends book sale is scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26 during library hours.

We told Vickie the workroom was NOT the place to set up the blow-up movie screen. Did she listen? Noooooo! Her excuse wa...
09/02/2026

We told Vickie the workroom was NOT the place to set up the blow-up movie screen. Did she listen? Noooooo! Her excuse was that it was bigger than she thought. 🙄 Anyway, this outdoor blow-up movie screen is now part of our Library of Things. Perfect for outdoor parties (or to use in rooms big enough for it). It's one of a few new items that we've added to our Library of Things this week. We've also added two more electric canners and a knife sharpener. You can check out all our Library of Things items by visiting our website.

The South Whitley Fall Festival is just around the corner, which means the library is gathering entries for the annual F...
08/31/2026

The South Whitley Fall Festival is just around the corner, which means the library is gathering entries for the annual Fall Festival Art Show! Stop in and pick up an entry form or download it here or from the South Whitley Fall Festival page. While you're there, check out all the fun photos from previous fall festivals and look for sign-up sheets to participate in other events. There is still time to sign up to be a part of the parade, participate in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament, compete in the bed race, run in the 5K or be a vendor. All the information can be found on the Fall Festival page. See you at the festival!

Drum roll, please! 🥁 The winners of our second annual Salsa Tasting competition were Sandy Cook in the individual catego...
08/31/2026

Drum roll, please! 🥁 The winners of our second annual Salsa Tasting competition were Sandy Cook in the individual category; The Press Room represented by Jennifer Krider in the pro category and Jen Engle defended her title against Vickie Fleischauer in the staff category. All the salsas were tasty. Thanks to all who participated!

08/30/2026

Welcome back! Ms. Jen and Ms. Andrea are so excited for the start of fall programs! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year. Programs start Sept. 1.

A Moment in Time (from the local history files at SWCPL): State Street has always been the heart of South Whitley's down...
08/29/2026

A Moment in Time (from the local history files at SWCPL): State Street has always been the heart of South Whitley's downtown. Take a look at these views from different eras.

Who will take home the trophies from our second annual Salsa Tasting Competition? You get to decide! Stop by and sample ...
08/28/2026

Who will take home the trophies from our second annual Salsa Tasting Competition? You get to decide! Stop by and sample the salsas from individuals, pros and library staff and vote for your favorite. After you vote, enjoy some nachos! Salsa tasting is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. Join us in the auditorium for a hot time.

This month's movie is a 1986 classic starring Tom Cruise. Join us for the movie and popcorn at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Use the...
08/27/2026

This month's movie is a 1986 classic starring Tom Cruise. Join us for the movie and popcorn at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Use the Maple or Columbia street doors to enter the auditorium.

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201 E Front Street
South Whitley, IN
46787

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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