MAY 2013 @ THE WINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
For More Information Call: (620) 221-4470, www.wpl.org
Saturday, May 11, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm GAME DAY @ your library! Join us for an afternoon of games, cards and good
times! Play one of the many games available, or bring a favorite from home. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 am – 10:30 am SUMMER READING PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS!!!
There is treasure to be found! -- DIG INTO READING! DIG INTO YOUR LIBRARY!
WPL Librarians Joanna Brazil and Christina Salomon will be at the Rec Center for convenient summer reading program
registration. Children and families may register for the free summer reading program at the front desk at any time after May 18.
What is the Summer Reading Program (SRP) and how does it work? Babies, children, teens
and adults are offered incentives for reading throughout the summer. In addition to prizes for reading, the library hosts a variety
of programs for children of all ages to attend throughout the summer, which are not required as part of the summer reading
program, but are well attended and extremely fun! Everything is free and at your own pace. Join us at the library this
summer and bust through summer boredom. Parents, grandparents and caregivers — please don’t forget! YOU set the
example for reading! Let the kids see you reading-- (children who see adults reading for pleasure are more likely to enjoy
reading as well). Plus, it’s good for your brain and you can earn some prizes yourself! No registration for adults.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILDREN ACTIVE AND READING THIS SUMMER!
TEENS
TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (contact Jo Brazil, Youth Services Librarian for more info):
Tech Tutoring Tuesdays – tutor positions * 2013 Summer Reading Program Volunteer Positions open second week in May!
Thursday, May 30, 10:00am – 5:00pm VOLUNTEEN WORK DAY, ages 12 -17, large meeting room, lunch provided
Teen volunteers are the force behind the summer reading program. We have a number of teens who help in many different
ways. Volunteen Work Days are fun, relaxed, creative and friendly—we get the library all ready and decorated for a busy
summer! To join the volunteer team, visit with Jo Brazil, Youth Services Librarian. 620-221-4470 or email [email protected].
Friday, May 31, 10:00am – 5:00pm VOLUNTEEN WORK DAY, ages 12 -17, large meeting room, lunch provided
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm TECH TUESDAYS- TECH TUTORING SERVICE Do you have questions about your smart
phone, e-reader, iPod, Facebook or a tech device that you have a few questions about? On Tuesdays, teen volunteers will be
available to assist and tutor you on your tech devices. This is a free service - appointment required 24 hours in advance.
ADULTS
Thursday, May 9, 6pm – CONTAINER GARDENING Jill Zimmerman, K-State Research and Extension. Participants will
learn how to create their own container gardens. There will be drawings for the pots made in class – herb, vegetable, and
flowers!
Monday, May 13, 7:00pm- FRIENDS MEETING The Friends group supports the library with advocacy, improvement projects,
volunteering, landscaping, materials, fundraisers, ideas and feedback. Anyone can join the Friends!
Tuesday, May 14, 6:00 pm – AMERICAN CLOCKS Roger Pyle, of the Sunflower Clock Watchers, is presenting a lecture on
American Clocks- from sun dials to the kitchen clock. The Sunflower Clock Watchers, a chapter of the National Association of
Watch and Clock Collectors, is also hosting a clock exhibit at the library throughout the month of May.
Thursday, May 16, 6pm – SEASONING WITH HERBS AND SPICES Becky Reid, K-State Research and Extension.
Participants will learn the difference between herbs and spices, usage tips and fun facts. Come and learn how to use herbs and
spices to increase flavor without added salt, fat or sugar. Participants are invited to bring 1 tablespoon of an herb or spice for
the “Seasoning Swap.” There will be many drawings for herb plants!
Thursday, May 23, 6pm – UNCOMMON GROUND: A CENTURY WITH BARTLETT ARBORETUM Take a visual tour with
us through the trails of the Bartlett Arboretum. See the splendor of 100 acres of beautiful nature that is part of our Kansas
heritage. DVD – 17 minutes. Discussion following.