Roachdale Public Library

09/02/2026

Something new at the Fairgrounds!

DID YOU KNOW? ⚔️👑

The Putnam County Fairgrounds is hosting something brand new to Greencastle this fall.

West Central Indiana’s first-ever Renaissance Faire is coming to our grounds October 3rd & 4th!

🕘 9 AM – 6 PM both days
📍 191 N US-231, Greencastle

Expect artisans, food, performers, costumes, and live knight fighting. Come as you are — or dress the part. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged.

🎟️ $20 per person
👶 Kids 5 & under FREE
🎫 Both days for $30

Tickets & details: www.wcirenfaire.org

This event is presented by Annie’s Whimsy Creations / WC Indiana Renaissance Faire . We’re proud to host it here at the fairgrounds.

09/01/2026

ATTENTION CLASS of 1981:Your reunion event is at Big Walnut WInery - see below for details

45-Year Class Reunion
🎉 Calling the Class of 1981
We’ll be celebrating together with the Class of 1986 at Big Walnut Winery with an ’80s-themed 45th Class Reunion!
📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 11:00
📍 Big Walnut Winery
🎶 ’80s Theme
🍽️ Potluck/Pitch-In
Main dish will be provided!!
Bring your favorite dish and come ready to have a great time! Let’s celebrate 45 years of friendship, memories, and all the good times we’ve shared!
There is a home football game October 16th if you would like to come to that also 😊

08/25/2026

The world lost a gem today. Educators and library workers, especially, are grateful to her legacy and commitment to literacy. We will always love you, Dolly!

Dolly Parton built the program as a tribute to her father, a tenant farmer who couldn't read. She said that before he died in 2000, he told her the Imagination Library was probably the most important thing she'd ever done.

It started in 1995 in her home county in Tennessee, mailing books to about 1,700 kids. The model never changed: one hardcover picture book a month, addressed to the child by name, from birth to age 5, at no cost to the family. A kid enrolled from birth ends up with a personal library of around 60 books.

By the mid-2020s it had spread to five countries, and roughly 1 in 7 American children under 5 were getting a book in the mail every month. More than 3.5 million books go out every month, and the cumulative total passed 325 million this year. Parton often said fostering a love of reading was the achievement she was proudest of, ranking it above her music.

Parton died Tuesday in Nashville at 80. She's survived by six of her siblings.

08/17/2026

Did you know the digital version of Consumer Reports can be accessed for FREE through Indiana Inspire?

08/07/2026

On Wednesday, August 19, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we'll be hosting a special Lunch & Learn here at the Putnam County YMCA. Cost? Free.

We're excited to welcome the Greencastle Police Department, who will be sharing practical information about the common scams that often target older adults. They'll talk about what to watch for, how to recognize warning signs, and simple ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Even if you've never experienced a scam, it's always helpful to stay informed.

We'll provide lunch, enjoy learning together, and then finish the afternoon with one of our favorite activities—bingo! There will be prizes, plenty of laughter, and lots of good fellowship.

Please register before August 14th so we know how many to plan for.
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/ymca-wabash-valley/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bDENp49