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 11/28-29
The library will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 for the holiday!
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Continue Reading Solar Eclipse Watch Party on the Lawn
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,… 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… Continue Reading YA Bookface Challenge!
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… 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… Continue Reading Annular Eclipse Watch Party!
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… 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… Continue Reading Fall Book Sale!
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… Continue Reading Games and Clubs
Learn about the National Parks
National Explorers is for students in grades 2-4 who want to learn about our national parks, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 4:30 pm. Each month we’ll explore… Continue Reading Learn about the National Parks
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:… 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… Continue Reading The Library will be closed on May 25
Summer Reading 2023 – All Together Now
Summer Reading Kick-Off is May 25, 3-7pm Check out our Summer Reading page for program details, dates and times!
We Love our Patrons!
Come in on Valentine’s Day for a sweet treat, pick up a “Blind Date with a Book”, make a Valentine card and relax with some coloring sheets!
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a Pokémon Hunt! Find all them all and earn a prize! Friday, February 12 during open hours Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the circulation desk
