In addition to our continuing mission to support literacy and continuing education in the Wellington Community, we are also raising funds to upgrade our circa-1986 elevator. The elevator is need of major upgrades to enhance functionality and meet current ADA standards … to the tune of $120,000. Consider supporting the library today with a contribution.… Continue Reading Support your Local Library
Telescope now available for Check Out
Summer 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!
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
Join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, earn prizes and have fun! And remember, only you can prevent wildfires! Sign up in the Children’s Library! Download the Challenge Log here.
Sky Gazing Party
Join NASA Ambassador Jerelyn Rameriz at Worden Park for a Sky Gazing Party! She will teach participants about viewing planets and stars with the Library’s new Telescope! Thursday evening, March 14 at 7:00p.