Winnebago Public Library

08/27/2026

WHOA!!! You could win $100!!!! ALL AGES CAN ENTER!
In September, stop by the Winnebago Public Library with your VALID Winnebago Public Library card OR SIGN UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD and enter the drawing to win $100!
One $100 prize for ages 18-99, One $100 prize for Birth - 17 yrs.
Reciprocal cards from other libraries do not qualify. Drawing on October 1, 2026.

08/18/2026

ONE SPOT JUST OPENED for tomorrow, Wed, August 19 to read with Roxy! Last chance before school starts to read with this Sweet, Sweet Girl! Call (815) 335-7050 to reserve the 10:00 spot! First come first served.

08/13/2026

Meet our next Kid Librarian, Joy Pierson! Joy did an awesome job selecting books for her display which will be up at the library until August 27. Be sure to stop by to check-out Joy's selections. Super job Joy!
Do you have a child that would enjoy being a "Kid Librarian" and setting up a display of favorite books that will be on display for 2 weeks at the Winnebago Public Library? If so, bring your young librarian to the library to fill out a Kid Librarian Application. Grades 2-7 are encouraged, all reading levels welcome! Applications are selected every 2 weeks in the order submitted.

08/11/2026

JUST POSTED! Join Betsy DeGunther, artist & author, to learn watercolor techniques. See more complete details on the poster below! $10 includes 4 sessions and a set of artist brushes. Class meets on Wednesdays, Sept 2 thru Sept 23 from 2:00 - 4:00. You are welcome to call the library at (815) 335-7050 to hold your spot however the $10 registration must be paid in CASH, in person, at the Winnebago Public Library by August 26. Limited number of seats available to keep class small! Call today!

08/06/2026

GOT SEEDS???? Calling all Gardeners! It's harvest time for the Winnebago Public Library Seed Library. Blank seed packets are available at the library to package your seeds. Please do your research to learn how to harvest seeds from your plants. Just ask Google! ALL SEEDS MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PACKAGING. Have fun and share your harvest!

08/04/2026

07/23/2026

Meet our next Kid Librarian, Lucia Parizek! Lucia did a wonderful job selecting books for her display which will be up at the library through August 6. Be sure to stop in to check-out Lucia's selections. Great job Lucia!

Do you have a child that would enjoy being a "Kid Librarian" and setting up a display of favorite books that will be on display for 2 weeks at the Winnebago Public Library? If so, bring your young librarian to the library to fill out a Kid Librarian Application. Grades 2-7 are encouraged, all reading levels welcome! Applications are selected every 2 weeks in the order submitted.

07/14/2026

Introducing the Library to Library Pen Pal Club at the Winnebago Public Library! There are over 40 libraries participating all across the country. All ages welcome! Kids, Teens, Adults! Become a Pen Pal and you'll be matched with a Pen Pal at another library, likely in another state. All you will receive is your Pen Pal's name, age and the library address to send your letters. Letters from your Pen Pal can be picked up at the Winnebago Public Library. An email will be sent to you when you have Pen Pal Mail! Plus get free stationery when you pick up your Pen Pal mail!

Sign up is ONLY done through email. Send an email to Cassie at [email protected] with your name and age. Once Cassie receives your Pen Pal match she'll email you your Pen Pal info.