Unearth a Story This Summer at Your Library

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Get ready—Winfield Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back! This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” invites readers of all ages to dig into adventure, discovery, and imagination all summer long.

Starting May 16, stop by the library to pick up your starter pack and begin your reading journey. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to track your progress, earn prizes, and join in on fun activities.

The program is open to kids, teens, and adults, with events and experiences designed for the whole family. From engaging programs to hands-on activities, there’s always something new to discover at your library.

Make reading part of your summer routine, build new skills, and create lasting memories along the way.

👉 Learn more and get started here: https://wpl.org/srp2026/

Let’s make this a summer full of stories, curiosity, and fun!

Watch TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures

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Join us for a nationwide livestream event exploring democracy’s evolving story

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On Saturday, June 13, 2026, our library will host a livestream of  TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a daylong symposium featuring 15+ original TED Talks focused on the future of democracy.

Streaming live from Philadelphia leading up to America’s 250th birthday celebration, this landmark event convenes bold thinkers and civic leaders to share ideas and solutions designed to inform and inspire.

Through a collaboration with Visit Philadelphia and the American Library Association, and sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts, libraries across the country are hosting satellite livestream events – expanding access to these critical conversations and fostering local engagement nationwide.

We’re proud to serve as a host site and bring this important civic moment to our local community.

Event Details

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Baden Square, 700 Gary St.

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

Free and open to the public! Whether you join us for all or part of the day, please register online here OR call the library at 620-221-4470 to let us know you are coming.

What to Expect

  • Livestream of 15+ brand-new TED Talks from the Stage in Philadelphia
  • A welcoming space for shared civic engagement
  • Opportunities for reflection and conversation