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September Spotlight: The Civil War & Kansas

Throughout the month of September, Winfield Public Library is hosting several programs around the theme of the Civil War and Kansas. See the events calendar for details on these programs: Monday, September 9 at 7:00pm – Friends of the Library… Continue Reading September Spotlight: The Civil War & Kansas

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TED Talk Lunch Series Scheduled for June 28

Winfield Public Library’s TED Talk Lunch Series is back with a special Friday event this summer. “The secret ingredients to great hospitality” is the selected talk topic, scheduled for Friday, June 28 at noon in the WPL Community Room.  Community… Continue Reading TED Talk Lunch Series Scheduled for June 28

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Upcoming Events

  • Story Time! (picture books) ages 3-6

    10/16/24 @ 9:30am – 10/16/24 @ 10:00am Discovery Room Winfield Public Library So fun for kids, you wouldn’t know there is important work occurring- we’re DEVELOPING READERS! 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! Fall season, Aug. 28- Nov. 20: 9:30am-10am. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week!  

  • Story Time! (ages 0-3ish) morning

    10/16/24 @ 10:30am – 10/16/24 @ 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!  Fall season, offered Wednesday mornings and evenings, Aug. 29- Nov. 20, 2024: 10:30 am-11:00 am and 5:30 pm-6:00 pm. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week!

  • Haha Book Club (grades K-3)ish

    10/16/24 @ 4:15pm – 10/16/24 @ 5:00pm Discovery Room Winfield Public Library Wednesday afternoons, August 28 – Nov. 20 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Grades K-3rd (ish) Reading the first book in this series was so much fun this summer. The adventures continue this fall! This is a weekly book club where Ms. Jo reads hilarious chapter books aloud while book clubbers relax, snack, and enjoy great books together. We’ll start with Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets by Alex T. Smith. You may join the book club at any time (we recap where we are in the story each week so pop in and join us!). You’ll love these books!

  • Story Time! (ages 0-3ish) evening

    10/16/24 @ 5:30pm – 10/16/24 @ 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!  Fall season, offered Wednesday mornings and evenings, Aug. 29- Nov. 20, 2024: 10:30 am-11:00 am and 5:30 pm-6:00 pm. Feel free to pop in at any time, any week!

  • TED Talk Lunch Series

    10/17/24 @ 12:00pm – 10/17/24 @ 1:00pm Community Room Winfield Public Library Pack a lunch, invite a friend, and join the discussion. This month’s selected talk is “Your elusive creative genius,” by bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert.  We’re giving away one copy of both her 2006 memoir, Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic, published in 2016. What they are:  TED Talks are short, carefully prepared, idea-focused talks that foster learning, inspiration, and wonder. Why we like ’em:  no matter the topic covered, these talks provoke conversation and inspire listeners to continue thinking and learning far after the presenter has finished How to join:  bring your lunch to the library and join in as we watch a highly rated TED Talk and continue the conversation amongst ourselves What else should I know?  Coffee and dessert are provided

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