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Sign Up Now for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
We are very excited to announce that Winfield residents may now register for the Imagination Library! This FREE book program is open to anyone birth to age 5 who resides in 60190. Each enrolled child will receive a book in the mail every month until they turn 5.
This program is now open to EVERY child age 5 and under who resides in 60190. Click to get started with Imagination Library!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by The Dollywood Foundation and local community partners. The Imagination Library has been brought to you by Adrienne K. Rose, Winfield Library, and the Winfield Library Friends. |
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Puzzles, Craft Supplies, and Games Exchange
Drop Off Items: April 25–May 8
Exchange Day: Saturday, May 9, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Are you looking for new hobbies or games, or are you doing spring cleaning? Trade
in up to 20 gently used jigsaw puzzles, children’s puzzles, bagged craft kits and
supplies, and board games. Please verify that all parts and instructions are in the boxes for puzzles and games. Donated crafts in kits must include all supplies and instructions.
Items for all ages will be accepted between April 25 and May 8. Bring them to a service desk to receive a ticket for each one donated. Each ticket will be good for a puzzle, game, craft kit, or bag of craft supplies the day of the exchange, May 9, 2:00–4:00 p.m. |
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Teen Library Bingo
March 2 - May 30
Pick up a bingo card from the teen section or circulation desk and fill in spaces by reading! Complete a bingo for a small prize, black out the whole sheet for a large prize! Track your progress on Goodreads and follow us at goodreads.com/winfieldlibraryteens. |
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Summer Reading Kickoff & Ice Cream Social!
Monday, June 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
It’s a party! Join us for the most anticipated library event of the year, our FREE Ice Cream Social to kick-start our Summer Reading Program, “Plant a Seed: Read!” Join your neighbors to enjoy ice cream and vegan treats from Winfield Creamery, embark on a scavenger hunt, and take part in a magic show!
The Bad Seed, the Cool Bean, and the Good Egg Scavenger Hunt
Kids may pick up
a list at the library table and search for images placed around the library grounds.
Complete the hunt and receive a sticker or temporary tattoo.
John Measner’s Traveling Truck Magic Show
7:00–7:30 p.m. & 7:45–8:15 p.m.
Combining talent, wit, and charm, professional magician John
Measner delights audiences with his blend of magic, comedy, and illusion.
Please park at St. John the Baptist, located at 0S233 Church Street. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the magic show in the library parking lot. In case of rain, the two magician shows will be held indoors. |
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"Plant a Seed, Read" This Summer at the Library!
Summer Reading for All Ages
June 1-July 31
Mark your calendar! We'll have reading programs, incentives, programs, and prizes for readers of all ages.
Sign up early online for "Plant a Seed, Read!" so you're ready to start logging your reading starting June 1st. You may also use the ReadSquared app, available on Google Play and the App Store.
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Chicago Tribune Print Edition Changes
Due to rising costs, this June we will be changing our print subscription of the Chicago Tribune to 4 days per week. The physical paper will be delivered on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Please try the online version, which offers image and digital versions of every day’s paper.
Try the Chicago Tribune Online
Log in using your 14-digit barcode and password. Your password is the same one you use for the library catalog and Libby app. Choose to log in for 72 hours by providing an email address or log in for 24 hours with no email address required.
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Events Calendar & Program Registration
Events are clearly labeled on the calendar view as Registration Open, Registration Full,
or Waiting List Open. Events are color-coded: dark blue for adults, green for teens, purple for children, and light blue for all ages. |
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