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February 2024 | Issue 1

From the Librarian's Chair...

BEYOND THE BOOKS


Calendar of Events


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For Kids & Teens


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Services


Friends of the Library


Address:

605 College

Winfield, KS 67156


Website:

www.WPL.org


Phone:

620-221-4770


Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm

Fri: 9 am – 6 pm

Sat: 9 am – 2 pm

Sun: 1 pm – 5 pm

Hello,


As the Director of the Winfield Public Library, I am delighted to share our updated strategic plan. We look forward to continuing our work in providing innovative services and programs to engage our community.


During 2023, based on your feedback from our surveys and community input sessions, our team charted our direction for the next five years.


Click here to view the Strategic Plan Summary


We are excited about the many ways we will fulfill our mission:

  • to support everyone in their enjoyment of reading and the pursuit of lifelong learning
  • connect and enrich our community with welcoming spaces, relevant programs, and friendly, knowledgeable staff
  • to provide equitable access to information through books, programs, and resources


Our work toward achieving this mission has already begun with improved accessibility services, more technology help, class offerings, a Teen & Adult Literacy program, and more opportunities to connect with each other and books. 


Whether you're a lifelong library lover or a newcomer to our services, we invite you to come visit us and see the many things we offer our users. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community, and we look forward to welcoming you to the library soon!


All my best,

Tabitha

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Adult Services

How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany


Join us for this month's TED Talk Lunch Series on Thursday, Feb 8 at noon. We'll watch and discuss this month's selected TED talk by Jad Abumrad, creator and host of "Radiolab."

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Two February Book Clubs


The Afternoon Book Club will meet at 2:30 on Wednesday, Feb. 21 to discuss the cozy mystery "Peg and Rose Solve a Murder." Books are available at the front desk.


Bookn' with Friends will meet for a book share on Monday, Feb. 26 at 6:30pm. Readers can select their own "collection of short stories or essays" to follow along with the 2024 Reading Challenge. We'll meet to share titles, thoughts, and recommendations!

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Children's Services

Spark a Love for Books

We love great stories and kids do too! Join us any time at one of our many opportunities to enjoy the magic of books. We have relaxed and entertaining story times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and after-school for elementary-aged youth, special Saturday story times for families, and a youth book club (grades 3-5ish) that meets weekly after school on Mondays. Catch a great story at your library!

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Paws to Read with Love on a Leash


We are thrilled to have special guests visiting us this month who are excited to listen to you read! Therapy dogs provided by volunteers in the Love on a Leash program will be here from 12:30pm-1:30pm on Saturday, Feb. 17. Join us at the library and read to a sweet book-loving pooch! All ages are welcome.

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Hey Teen Volunteers- Let the Summer Adventures Begin!


Summer is coming and our brilliant teen volunteers will help us create, plan, and design the fantastic summer adventures ahead. Whether you're a teen who has volunteered in the past, a teen who might be interested in volunteering, or ANY teen who just wants to pop in and join us for an adventure in summer WORLDBUILDING- we invite you to join us Feb. 19 at 2:00 pm.

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Friends of the Library BOOK SALE

Feb 23 - Feb 25


The Friends of WPL will host their annual book sale February 24 and 25, with a members-only preview sale on Friday, February 23. Friends memberships may be purchased at the door for $10 or $20 for a family membership.


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