To gear up for Halloween, the library will be hosting a Spooky Story Writing Contest! There is only one entry per person and entries must be an original story, 2,000 words or less and have a spooky or scary theme. The stories will be judged in age categories of Elementary School, Middle School, High School,… Continue Reading Spooky Story Writing Contest
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Surplus and Book Sale
The first two weeks of October are gonna be busy here at the library! The first week we will be having a surplus sale, where we will be selling extra office supplies, furniture, and computers, that Friday and Saturday. The next week we will have a book sale going on that Thursday-Saturday! The times they… Continue Reading Surplus and Book Sale
Telescope now available for Check Out
Anytime is a wonderful time for stargazing and the Library has a brand new telescope for our patrons to use. When checking out the Telescope you must be a patron of the library with a library card in good standing. New patron cards will not be eligible for four months. The items are loaned for… Continue Reading Telescope now available for Check Out
Check out the Seed Library
Our seed library is where the Wellington community can get seeds for free, helping folks get into gardening and growing their own food. With help from a grant from the South Central Kansas Library System, the Library has collected seeds from various companies and organizations. We also accept donations of seeds from our patrons. If… Continue Reading Check out the Seed Library
Solar Eclipse Watch Party on the Lawn
Monday, April 8 beginning at 12:30p we will be on the lawn watching the Solar Eclipse! Eclipse Viewing Glasses will be available for free at the event. Join us for this special event!
The Women of Brown
Humanities Speaker Series on the 70th anniversary of the Brown vs. Department of Education Decision. Join us for this free program with guest speaker, Donna Rae Pearson of the Kansas Historical Society.
Garden Workshop and Seed Library!
Join us on March 26, 5:30p for a workshop “Seeds and Tips for Success”! This free program will be led by Carla Donley (Winfield Public Library), Amy Jo McWhirt (Cowley County Extension Master Gardener), and Becky Reid (Cowley County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent). Learn about the “Seed Library” concept and tips for success… Continue Reading Garden Workshop and Seed Library!