If you’re looking for what’s happening at the WPL, you’ve come to the right place. For info on library sponsored events, you should view our WPL Event Calendar. Perhaps you are looking for the new Adult, Young Adult, or Children’s titles the library has acquired. Perhaps you are interested in sample images of current and past displays provided by various members of the public. Maybe you’re looking for info on our library sponsored book club for adults or our Summer Reading Program. Then again, maybe you just want to peruse the latest library news below.
Library Closed for Holidays
The library will be closed December 24 and 25 and on January 1 for the holidays! On New Years eve the library will be closing at 6pm!
Gift Wrapping Station
We have a gift wrapping station open for anyone who needs it! It has wrapping paper, bows, and more!
Library Closed 11/28-29
The library will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 for the holiday!
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is celebrated every November, and encourages the parents, caregivers, and librarians across the state to read the chosen book, How do you Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop this year, with their preschoolers. This month celebrates the positive effect that reading and storytimes have on children’s development. A part of the… Continue Reading Kansas Reads to Preschoolers
Spooky Story Writing Contest
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
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!
Wine and Read at the Library
We’re hosting a relaxing evening at the Library with a glass of wine and time to read. Bring your book. We’ll have time to share about the book you’re reading, as well as the opportunity the find a quiet spot among the stacks to read. Please call the Library to sign up. Must be 21… Continue Reading Wine and Read at the Library
YA Bookface Challenge!
All teens are invited to participate in this new social media challenge. Add yourself to a book cover, take a photo and send it to Jourdan! This challenge goes all month. Submit your photo by January 27.
The Gift Wrapping Station is Back!
The Wellington Public Library will again have a self-service gift-wrapping station for you to wrap your gifts for the holidays…the library will provide the work space, Christmas wrap, bows and gift tags…there will be tape and scissors available to use. Dates available for this FREE service … Dec. 1 through Dec. 22, 2023, during regular… Continue Reading The Gift Wrapping Station is Back!
Annular Eclipse Watch Party!
Join us to watch the Annular Eclipse on the Library Lawn. We’ll be there at 10:30a until noon with viewing glasses and activities. AND …. SCKLS has loaned us a pair of Sunoculars and a Solar Telescope to look through! Join us! It’ll be fun!
Bookies Book Club!
Adults The Bookies Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm. For more information, contact Monica.
YA Podcast – Teen Talk
Check out the new teen podcast with staff member Jourdan Crouch. There will be a new episode each month. @ Young Adult-Wellington Public Library @ Yawellingtonpubliclibrary
Graham Cracker Haunted House
Join us for some delicious fun as we build graham cracker haunted houses! All ages are welcome. Thursday, October 26 at 5:30pm
Newsletter! Fall Program Schedule!
The Fall Edition of the Library Ledger is ready! Included are details on the fall programs here at the Wellington Public Library. We hope to see you soon!
Solar Eclipse Workshop
On September 20, Jerelyn Ramirez (NASA Eclipse Ambassador) will present a workshop at the Memorial Auditorium at 1:00p. The workshop is in preparation for the upcoming Annular Eclipse which will be visible in Wellington in October. This workshop is appropriate for all ages and is offered free of charge and in partnership with the Chamber… Continue Reading Solar Eclipse Workshop
Fall Book Sale!
The Library will hold a Book Sale during Wellington’s Fall Festival. Come to the Library Meeting Room prepared to leave with a bag of books! Friday, September 29 from 9:30-5:00 Saturday, September 30 from 9:30-4:00
Games and Clubs
GameKnights meets on the first Saturday of the month, 1-2:30, at the Wellington Public Library! This is for people of all ages to discover and play board games. Pokemon Club meets monthly to trade cards, play games, create art and meet new friends. Come to the community room on the 3rd Saturday from 1-2:30p.
Learn about the National Parks
National Explorers is for kids who want to learn about our national parks, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 4:30 pm. Each month we’ll explore one of our beautiful national parks. All supplies and snacks are provided. This program is sponsored in part by the South Central Kansas Library System.
Library Contest Winners Announced!
Bookmark Contest Winners: Rosemary Cooney – Age 0-6 category Hollis Nichols – Age 7-12 category Avalin Hughes – Age 13-18 category Alica Harris – Age 19+ category Edible Book Winners: Ridge Rowan & Ryatt Popplewell – People’s Choice – Age 1-10 – “Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library” Kaselynn Carroll – Most Funny… Continue Reading Library Contest Winners Announced!
The Library will be Closed July 4
In celebration of Independence Day, the Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.
We will be closed for Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023 Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Library will be closed on May 25
We have a lot of work to do getting ready for our Summer Reading Kick-Off event on the 25th! Come to the Library Lawn between 3-7 pm on the 25th to sign up for “All Together Now!”. There will be fun activities for all ages! See you there!
