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Wellington Public Library Wednesday-to-Wednesday

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am Cricut Crafts at 5pm - note the new time! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Book Signing with Gage Sears from 1 - 3pm YA Karaoke Night at 6pm MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 Mobile Library to Wellington Health & Rehab at 10:30am Soup & Series at 6pm - “Christmas Unwrapped” TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Baby Laptime at 10:30am Adult Coloring at 1pm - until close National Explorers at 4:30pm Middle School Book Club at 6pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am .

Get Ready for the Holidays at the Library

December is finally here! Are you ready for all the exciting activities this month holds? The Library is a busy place too, and we invite you to join in the fun! Our free gift wrapping station is ready! On your way home from shopping, stop by the Library to wrap your gifts. Come in and enjoy a warm cup of coffee or cocoa on Fridays before Christmas.

New High School Graduation Requirements

WHS students graduating in the Class of 2028 will do so after accomplishing several new graduation requirements. In four years, seniors will be required to have a half-credit in financial literacy, an elective in a STEM field and a half-credit in a communications class.

A Tree-rific Christmas

December is a busy month at the National Depression Glass Association Museum (NDGA) as they host their Tree-rific Christmas! Museum volunteers have decorated trees of all sizes and the public is encouraged to stop in and vote for their favorite. The winning decorator will receive a fabulous piece of glass! While you are in, check out the “Guess It”contest.

Bells & Bagpipes

As they have done for more than 40 years, the “Bellaires” bell choir performed their Christmas concert last Sunday. The free concert opened with a Prelude on piano played by Megan Cook.

Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Helping Veterans

U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids of eastern Kansas and Mark Alford of western Missouri secured U.S. House approval of legislation designed to make it easier for veterans to use federal resources to start a business after completing military service.

Cowley College Chat

Plans are underway for the launch of the Wind Energy Technology program on the Sumner Campus this spring. The instructor, James Wood, has extensive industry experience and is excited about building a destination program here in South Central Kansas.