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TED Democracy Live: Founding Futures

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a full day TED conference on democracy, LIVESTREAMED in our community

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Winfield Public Library is one of 65 libraries across the country selected to livestream TED Democracy Live: Founding Futures to our community.  We’ll virtually connect with civic-minded residents across the United States to participate in a monumental event examining the past, present, and future of modern democracy.

The daylong symposium will feature 15+ brand new TED Talks showcasing ideas and solutions designed to inspire and inform. We will join the livestream locally to experience the day’s talks in real time:

10:00am – 11:30am:  Talks, session one

11:30am – 12:45pm:  Lunch, catered by Grouse Valley Catering

1:00pm – 2:30pm:  Talks, session two

3:00pm – 4:30pm:  Talks, session three

Join us for all or part of the day, but please register online here OR call the library at 620-221-4470 to let us know you are coming!

Citizen Science at the Library

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Did you know everyday people can help real scientists anywhere in the world with their research? As part of a national effort to engage citizens in 2.5 million acts of science this April, Winfield Public Library is partnering with SciStarter to host two Citizen Science Connected events.  We’ll connect virtually with participants around the country AND the scientists behind these research projects. Mark your calendars!

Voices of Freedom with the Smithsonian Institute Friday, April 10 from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Earth Day Animal Spot-a-Thon Wednesday, April 22 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Backyard Birds

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On Saturday, March 7 at 10:00am WPL will host an introduction to identifying and attracting birds common to our area. Participants will learn how to identify common species by sight and sound, as well as simple ways to attract more … Continue reading →

Friends Annual Book Sale

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The Friends of the Winfield Public Library will hold their annual book sale February 20, 21, and 22 at the Winfield Public Library.  The three-day format includes a members-only preview sale, one day of public sale, and a “bag sale.” … Continue reading →