Library News
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
The Friends of WPL will hold their annual book sale February 21 – 23, 2025 at the Winfield Public Library.… Continue Reading Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Continue reading →Celebrate Local Authors
WPL’s Celebrate Local Authors day is back for a second year! Join us on Saturday, February 1st to meet authors… Continue Reading Celebrate Local Authors
Continue reading →Fill Your Mug: 2024 Reading Challenge celebration
Celebrate a year well-read! On Sunday, December 29 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm, bring your 2024 Reading Challenge mug to the… Continue Reading Fill Your Mug: 2024 Reading Challenge celebration
Continue reading →Discover Kanopy: Your New Streaming Service
Available on December 1, 2024
Using your Winfield Public Library card, you can access Kanopy. With an expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary films we think you’ll enjoy, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to kanopy.com to get started today, or download the Kanopy app on your Smart TV or web-enabled devices.
For Families, See Kanopy Kids! This special section offers a wide range of educational and entertaining content for children, including animated storybooks, movies, and TV series that are perfect for young viewers. It’s a great way to make learning fun and engaging for kids of all ages. Plus, Kanopy Kids offers **unlimited access**, so your children can enjoy as much content as you’d like.
For the rest of Kanopy’s extensive library, Winfield Public Library cardholders are provided **20 tickets each month**. Each ticket allows you to watch one film, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy a variety of content.
Upcoming Events
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Story Time! (picture books) ages 3-6
01/22/25 @ 9:30am – 01/22/25 @ 10:00am Discovery Room Winfield Public Library So fun for kids, you wouldn’t know there is important work occurring- we’re DEVELOPING READERS! Our Preschooler 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. 22- April 2: 9:30am-10am. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week! Â
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Story Time! (ages 0-3ish) morning
01/22/25 @ 10:30am – 01/22/25 @ 11:00am 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 need to learn to read. We include songs, rhymes, rhythm, repetition, 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! Spring/winter season, offered Wednesday mornings and evenings, Jan. 22-April 2, 2024: 10:30 am-11:00 am and 5:30 pm-6:00 pm. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week!
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After-School Book Club (grades K-3)ish
01/22/25 @ 4:15pm – 01/22/25 @ 5:00pm Discovery Room Winfield Public Library Wednesday afternoons, Jan. 22- April 2 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Grades K-3rd (ish) This is a weekly book club where book clubbers relax, snack, and enjoy great books together. You may join this book club at any time (if we are reading a chapter book, we recap where we are in the story each week so feel free to pop in and join us!). You’ll love these books!
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Story Time! (ages 0-3ish) evening
01/22/25 @ 5:30pm – 01/22/25 @ 6:00pm 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 need to learn to read. We include songs, rhymes, rhythm, repetition, 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! Spring/winter season, offered Wednesday mornings and evenings, Jan. 22- April 2, 2024: 10:30 am-11:00 am and 5:30 pm-6:00 pm. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week!
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Tips to Preserve Your Online Safety
01/22/25 @ 7:00pm – 01/22/25 @ 8:00pm Community Room Winfield Public Library Learn practical ways to strengthen your online accounts. This workshop, taught by Jason Randall, will identify immediate steps to reduce your vulnerability to scams and other online threats. Topics to be covered include:password managementphishing emails and textpassword protect itemsVPN when using public WiFihow to secure your phone in case of theft