Winfield Area Newspapers Fully Digitized

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Thanks to significant funding from the V.J. Wilkins Foundation and generous donations to the Legacy Foundation’s 2024 Great Give campaign, the Winfield Public Library’s microfilm collection from 1922-2020 has been digitized. This collection of area newspapers is fully text searchable through our library website.

Newspapers older than 1922 are available in full digital format online at the Kansas Historical Society. Together, these two resources provide complete digitized web access to Winfield newspapers.

This project also furthers a partnership with the Cowley Courier Traveler and the Arkansas City Public Library to provide access on the website to local newspapers (over 4 years old) going forward. WPL and ACPL will collaborate to cover the cost of future digitization needs.

The V.J. Wilkins Foundation’s mission is to support the community of Arkansas City and Cowley County, Kansas, by fostering a rich cultural environment through arts, music, language, and other endeavors. Their support ensures that Winfield’s history and culture will be accessible worldwide for future generations.

WPL Receives Dollar General Literacy Grant

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Announcement

Winfield Public Library’s Literacy Collective Receives Dollar General Literacy Grant

Winfield, KS – May 13, 2025 – The Winfield Public Library’s Literacy Collective is proud to announce that we are the recipient of a Dollar General Literacy Grant to support our adult and teen literacy program.

Every Tuesday, learners connect with Mrs. Hutto and our amazing volunteer mentors to help achieve their reading and life goals here at the library. There’s been great progress made!

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation believes that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to receive a basic education. They invest in literacy programs that are increasing access, enhancing the quality of instruction, and inspiring and advancing innovation. WPL is proud to have our work recognized and supported!

Find out more about our Literacy Collective: https://wpl.org/learntoread

About Winfield Public Library

Winfield Public Library’s mission is to support everyone in their enjoyment of reading and the pursuit of lifelong learning. We connect and enrich our community with welcoming spaces, relevant programs, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. We provide equitable access to information through books, programs, and resources.

About Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is committed to supporting literacy and education initiatives across the United States. The Foundation awards grants to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help implement or expand existing literacy programs. For more information, visit Dollar General Literacy Foundation.