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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After-School Stories, ages 4-10
03/27/24 @ 4:15pm – 03/27/24 @ 4:45pm Discovery Room Winfield Public Library THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN A GREAT STORY! After-School Stories, ages 4-10 Wednesdays, Jan. 31-April 3: 4:15pm – 4:45pm Listening to fantastic stories is a great way to wind down after school. Kids get to pick the books we read for this one, so we read some fun ones! It’s a great day to pop into the library, enjoy a few great stories, and grab a stack to enjoy throughout the week. Join us any time you can.
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Tippy Tales (ages 0-4) evening
03/27/24 @ 5:15pm – 03/27/24 @ 5:45pm Discovery Room Winfield Public Library So fun for kids, you wouldn’t know there is important work occurring- we’re DEVELOPING READERS! These early literacy classes build a love for books and help develop the 6 important skills children develop before they can learn to read. Classes include songs, rhymes, rhythm, and movement, plus an introduction to fun loveable books. Don’t stress if you have a wiggly kid- tots are wiggly and this program is for them! 🙂 Come, relax, and enjoy making memories with your child! Winter/spring season, offered Wednesday mornings and evenings, Jan. 31-April 3, 2024: 10:30 am-11:00 am and 5:15 pm-5:45 pm. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week!
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Computers 101
03/28/24 @ 6:30pm – 03/28/24 @ 7:30pm Community Room Winfield Public Library This elementary class is designed to provide a basic introduction to working with computers, including understanding basic computer terms powering on and off using a computer mouse identifying components of a computer This class is taught by Rachel Errin Couch, Digital Skills Coach, and offered in partnership with Workforce Alliance and American Connections Corp.
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Teen Volunteers -Escape Room Planning
04/01/24 @ 1:00pm – 04/01/24 @ 4:00pm Community Room Winfield Public Library Summer is coming! This summer’s theme is “ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY” and our brilliant teen volunteers are helping us create epic adventures, one of which is an escape room and this is the first planning meeting for that. Interested in helping us develop a book-themed escape room? Feel free to pop in and join us! All teens are welcome, grades 6-12