Friends of WPL Appreciation Tea

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The Winfield Public Library will recognize library Friends, volunteers, and supporters at their second annual Friends of WPL Appreciation Tea, scheduled for 2:00pm on Sunday, October 19.

The tea will kick off National Friends of Libraries Week, October 19 – 24.

“The Friends of WPL do so much for the library – from sponsoring summer programming for all ages, to maintaining the library garden beds, to providing food at special events and more. We look forward to honoring their generosity with an afternoon of tea and good company,” said Tabitha Hogan, Library Director.

Grant Overstake, Kansas journalist, author, and winner of the Audie Award for Young Adult Fiction, will present the keynote.

Unsure if your Friends of WPL membership is current? Contact Ruth Bumgarner at rbumgarner@wpl.org to check your status.

Help Us Complete The Patio @ WPL During Legacy’s “Great Give” – August 1–31, 2025!

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This August, your donation to the Winfield Public Library Foundation can go even further thanks to Legacy Regional Community Foundation and a generous match from the Patterson Family Foundation.

We’re building The Patio @ WPL—a beautiful, welcoming outdoor space where people of all ages can gather, learn, and connect. With your help, this space will host:

  • Storytimes and book clubs
  • Outdoor movie nights
  • Workshops and educational events
  • A peaceful place to read, relax, or meet with friends
The Patio View as is currently
Current Patio View
East Facing View
Structural View
Close up of gathering area
Children’s Pavilion View
Film Viewing
View from Inside Group Seating Area
Film Viewing 2
Outdoor Movie Nights

Thanks to the generosity of grants and early supporters, we’ve already raised $50,000 through T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants program and have the reserve funds to make The Patio a reality. We’re moving forward.

With your donation, we can add some nice finishing touches such as comfortable seating, a story walk, interactive play features and decorative elements. Every gift, big or small, helps us realize the full vision of The Patio @ WPL!

One Gift = Triple the Impact!

When you give during the Great Give, your donation will:

  1. Support the creation of the Patio
  2. Grow our endowment for long-term sustainability
  3. Help fund future community projects through Legacy

 How to Give:

Let’s create something beautiful together. Your support will help us finish The Patio @ WPL and ensure it thrives for years to come!

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