Library News
Winfield Literacy Collective – Now Open
Winfield Public Library was selected nationally among 100 libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their communities.The competitive award comes with a $20,000… Continue Reading Winfield Literacy Collective – Now Open
Continue reading →Winfield Public Library Launches “Branch Out”
A Campaign to Kick off 2024 Programs Winfield, KS – For Immediate Release: The Winfield Public Library, located at 605 College Street has recently announced the launch of a new logo and branding campaign called “Branch Out”, along with the… Continue Reading Winfield Public Library Launches “Branch Out”
Continue reading →Strategic Plan Update
We are delighted to share our updated strategic plan which guides our direction to provide innovative services and programs to engage our community. During 2023, based on your feedback from our surveys and community input sessions, our team, and the… Continue Reading Strategic Plan Update
Continue reading →Upcoming Events
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PEEP Into a Book: diorama contest
03/08/24 @ 12:00am – 04/12/24 @ 12:00am Winfield Public Library WPL is inviting readers of all ages to “PEEP into a book” with our first ever PEEPS diorama contest. Kits, available beginning March 8, include instructions, entry forms, and a few PEEPS to get you started. You provide the box, extra supplies, and creativity to turn those PEEPS into a scene from your favorite book. Collaboration is encouraged! You can enter individually or as part of a group. Diorama contest entries are due back at the library by March 25. Dioramas will be on display March 26 – April12.
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Youth Book Club (grades 3-5)ish
03/18/24 @ 4:15pm – 03/18/24 @ 5:15pm Discovery Room Winfield Public Library Youth, grades 3-5, have an opportunity to tackle the Winfield Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge together! March’s challenge is to read “a book that intimidates you.” The book club was pleased to choose the award-winning book Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson. Freewater was the 2023 winner of both the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature and the Coretta Scott King Award which recognizes an outstanding book for children and young adults by an African American author and illustrator. We meet every Monday after school from 4:15 pm-5:15 pm and read the book together each week. Youth may pop in and join us at ANY TIME! Attendance of the club meetings is not required to participate.
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AARP Safe Driver Course
03/19/24 @ 9:30am – 03/19/24 @ 1:30pm Community Room Winfield Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/05/2024 @ 1:00pm Registration end: 03/19/2024 @ 9:30am Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road Fee is $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members. Please arrive 20 minutes early to complete required paperwork. Lunch will not be provided, but participants are invited to bring a snack or sack lunch.
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Winfield Public Library Board Meeting
03/19/24 @ 4:30pm – 03/19/24 @ 5:30pm Community Room Winfield Public Library The Winfield Public Library board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm, with 2 changes: there is no December meeting and the September meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at 4:30 pm. Meetings are open to the public.
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Preschoolers, ages 2-6
03/20/24 @ 9:30am – 03/20/24 @ 10:00am Discovery Room Winfield Public Library So fun for kids, you wouldn’t know there is important work occurring- we’re DEVELOPING READERS! Story times include a variety of fun picture books and wordplay that help children develop important pre-reading skills and a love for books. Don’t stress if you have a wiggly kid- kiddos are wiggly and this program is for them! 🙂 Come, relax, and enjoy making memories with your child! Winter/spring season, Jan. 31-April 3, 2024: 9:30am-10am. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week!