NMPL, Roann PL, and Wabash PL Partnership

You may know that your library card is your passport to countless wonderful book adventures - but did you know it also gives you access to THREE libraries, for FREE?

North Manchester Public Library is a Reciprocal Borrowing Library with Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library and Wabash Carnegie Public Library, so all patrons with a valid library card in good standing can borrow items from these other libraries for free! With countless books, videos, kits, graphic novels to check out, all three libraries have rich, diverse collections for patrons to enjoy.

This also means that during the ongoing renovations at Wabash Carnegie Public Library, patrons can use the services and collections offered by Roann Public Library and North Manchester Public Library.

“The Wabash Carnegie Public Library is a gem and we will miss their in-person services,” said Andrea Zwiebel, North Manchester Public Library Director. “During this brief closure, Wabash County is fortunate to have two libraries with reciprocal agreements in Roann and North Manchester. That means you can visit either of us for FREE if you already have a library card from Wabash.”

“We love the idea of working together as much as possible to expand services to our County and patrons," said Joy Harber, Library Director of Roann. "Our goal and mission continues to make libraries a meaningful and valuable asset that rises to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. We look forward to new and exciting ways to accomplish this now, and in the future."

"We believe library borrowing cards to be a valuable tool to increase access to information and life-long learning for patrons," said Ware Wimberly, WCPL Library Director. "For residents who have to pay a non-resident card, this provides greater library access living in the unserved public library area."

Patrons (resident or non-resident) interested in becoming reciprocal patrons only need to bring their home library card to the other library along with a valid ID or proof of address. The only restrictions for reciprocal patrons are that reciprocal patrons cannot borrow Inter-Library Loan titles or check out hotspots. For more information, visit our How To Get a Library Card page. 

So what are you waiting for? Become a Reciprocal Patron today!