First Tuesday Book Discussion

Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita

Join us for a book discussion! The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.

Free

Wichita Amateur Radio Program: Amateur Radio New Year’s Resolutions

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

This will be an audience participation-based program. The moderator will invite attendees to share something new or different they would like to accomplish or learn more about regarding amateur radio in 2024. Cosponsored by the Wichita Amateur Radio Club

Free

Making Connections that Count Class

Elevate Community Lab 303 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

 Dec. 7th (Thursday) – Making Connections That Count Finishing School for Modern Women class. 6:00 - 8:30 pm The registration fee is $40 at the door or, in advance, $35 for Badass Women Members. Everyone is welcome. Location: Elevate Community Lab in Broadway Autopark, 303 S. Broadway, from 6 to 8:30 Read more…

$5 – $40

First Thursday Book Discussion

Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita

Join us for a book discussion! The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.

Free

Tiny Art Show

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

Have you ever wanted to display your artwork in a show? Bring your creativity and we will supply paint and canvas! Leave your teensy masterpiece to be displayed from December 16-30 in the Children's Pavilion for others to admire. Call (316) 261-8516 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Free

Cocoa and Canvas Party

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

Come get crafty this holiday season! Join us for a fun afternoon full of delicious hot chocolate and canvas painting. Call (316) 261-8516 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Free

STEM for Kids: Earthquake Engineers

Rockwell Library 5939 E. 9th St., Wichita

Challenge your building skills to build a structure that can withstand a simulated earthquake! Children can work alone or in teams to build their best structures from an assortment of fun materials.

Free

Tweens Switch it up: Mario Kart

Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita

Ready. Set. Drive! Join area tweens and test your Nintendo Switch driving skills in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. No prior experience required! Space is limited; tickets will be available beginning 30 minutes before the program at the circulation desk.

Free

Breakout Box: Snowed In and Stranded!

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

You and a group of friends are hiking a beautiful trail in a national park during winter when all of a sudden a freak snowstorm hits. Luckily, you find a warming cabin, a shelter put specifically along the trail for anyone who might be stranded. Inside there are blankets and Read more…

Free

Lego Challenge

Angelou Northeast Library 3051 E. 21st St., Wichita

Whether you're a beginner or have a Lego army of your own, drop-in and flex your building block muscles during winter break!

Free

Candy Cane Carnival

Alford Library 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita

Test your skills at classic and unique carnival games.

Free

First Tuesday Book Discussion

Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita

January: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce. February: Vanderbilt: the Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper. The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.

Free

Ignitor 2.0: Empower your business with feedback and strategy

Devlin Hall 1845 Fairmount, Wichita

In ignitor 2.0 you will learn the tips and tricks of talking with potential customers to gain valuable feedback through open ended questions. You will also identify your unique value proposition and start developing a business model canvas that will lead you to a solid business strategy and how you Read more…

Free

Ignitor 1.0: begin your journey to startup mastery

Devlin Hall 1845 Fairmount, Wichita

In ignitor 1.0 you will learn the key concepts and start-up language, how to talk about your idea, what to expect going through the process, how to listen to feedback to improve your idea, and why you need a prototype of your idea. ignitor 1.0 is for innovators and aspiring Read more…

Free

Art House 310 First Friday – Ellen Mosiman & Dustin Youngman

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Ellen Mosiman & Dustin Youngman Opening Reception | First Friday February 2nd, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through February 18th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Puppy Foundations Workshop

7001 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67205 7001 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS

In this class we will learn the basics of puppy behavior, how puppies learn, how to teach basic obedience, potty training, and how to stop unwanted behaviors.

$65

Leash Training Workshop

K-State Sedgwick County Extension Center 7001 W 21st St N, Wichita

We will learn how to communicate with our dogs via the leash. We will learn how to walk with a loose leash and how to teach our dog an automatic sit when we stop.

$65

Art House 310 First Friday – Rachel Hermes & Sara Grant

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Rachel Hermes & Sara Grant Opening Reception | First Friday March 1st, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through March 24th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

The Psychology of Serial Killers

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Learn about serial killers you’ve never heard for before in this acclaimed, sell-out show. ‘The Psychology of Serial Killers’ will give even the most dedicated true crime fan new insights to the phenomenon of serial homicide. As you will see, an interest in true-crime is far from a new sensation. Read more…

$29.50 – $64.50

Lights! Camera! Murder! Murder Mystery Dinner

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

On a night of celebration with glitz and glamour, a crime has occurred at an awards night after party. Can you help us solve the crime? Join us for a fully interactive murder mystery experience! Dinner will be served under the spotlight on the historic stage with a cash bar Read more…

$60

NEA Big Read Kickoff

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

Join us for the kickoff of Wichita's 2024 Big Read. Celebrate Tommy Orange's There There with music, dance, and art. Free copies of the book will be available (as supplies last). Get a preview of what's in store for this year's NEA Big Read. To learn more, visit www.bigreadwichita.org.

Free

Book Edge Book Club

Goddard Public Library 201 N Main, Goddard

Discussion of 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange

Doc and Talk: Gather

Walters Library 4195 E. Harry, Wichita

Join us for a showing of the documentary Gather. It is a film that “follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide.” After watching, we will hold a short discussion about what we watched, Read more…

Free

Books and Beyond Book Club

Goddard Public Library 201 N Main, Goddard

Discussion of 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange

Giselle by Grand Kyiv Ballet

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

“Giselle” is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Tragically, the girl dies of a broken heart when she discovers the truth about her lover’s identity. The ballet is known for its stunning choreography and Read more…

$24 – $67

Special Big Read Story Time – McConnell AFB Library*

McConnell AFB Library 53476 Wichita St. Bldg. 412, McConnell AFB

We will be having a special story time, reading the Big Read companion titles. We will be playing indigenous games for children. (*Must have Base access to attend)

STEM Club – McConnell AFB Library*

McConnell AFB Library 53476 Wichita St. Bldg. 412, McConnell AFB

Program for preteens and teens. We will be talking about stones and crystals and their meaning(s) with Native peoples. We will also make geodes by growing them through chemistry (*Must have Base access to attend)

An Urban Indigenous History of Wichita

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

The history of Native Americans in the Wichita area didn't end with the signing of the Medicine Lodge treaty that moved Wichita's first residents to reservations in Oklahoma. In preparation for the history walk Librarian and Citizen of the Comanche Nation Daniel Pewewardy combed the archives for stories about notable Read more…

Free

Beading Workshop

Andover Public Library 1511 E Central Ave, Andover

Create a tiny feather banner in the fire colors to wear or watch over your houseplants. This is a beginner loom beading class using larger beads. All supplies provided. Class limited to 10 participants.

Free

Music as Medicine with Elexa Dawson

Derby Public Library 1600 E Walnut Grove, Derby, KS, United States

Join us for an incredible evening of music and storytelling with the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival headliner, Elexa Dawson. Elexa comes from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation based near Shawnee, Oklahoma, and her captivating red-dirt-honey vocals lay on the listener like a blanket of good feelings, giving the gift of healing Read more…

Free

Art House 310 First Friday – Dennis McPhail & Jason Crile

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Dennis McPhail & Jason Crile Opening Reception | First Friday April 5th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through April 21st, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Housing and Healing

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

Many of the characters in this year's Big Read book There, There struggle with addiction. Research shows that stable housing plays a vital role in people's recovery from substance use disorders. Join the Wichita Journalism Collaborative in a discussion of how addiction and housing may intersect.

Free

Kanza Kids – McConnell AFB Library*

McConnell AFB Library 53476 Wichita St. Bldg. 412, McConnell AFB

Program for school aged children. We will be making worry stones and talking about the history of them. (*Must have Base access to attend)

Adventures at the Library: Flowers with O’Keefe

Derby Public Library 1600 E Walnut Grove, Derby, KS, United States

K - 2nd Graders are invited to discover Georgia O’Keeffe, known as the mother of American modernism, who was inspired by the landscape of Abiquiú, a Tewa Pueblo settlement where she made her home. Test your art skills with an art craft inspired by O’Keeffe, as well as listen to Read more…

Free

Big Read Book Discussion

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

Join us for a discussion of the 2024 Big Read Title There There by Tommy Orange.

Free

Open Streets ICT – WSU & Shocker Neighborhood

wichita state university

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind event that will bring your neighborhood to life! Join us this spring for Open Streets ICT - WSU & Shocker Neighborhood, the ultimate community-building experience. Picture this: 17th Street, just south of Wichita State University, transformed into a vibrant hub of activity. A day filled Read more…

Free

Big Read Community Discussion

Newton Public Library 720 Oak St., Newton

The NEA Big Read selection for 2024 is "There There," by Tommy Orange! In this novel, Orange traces the intersecting lives of 12 characters from Native communities whose voices and perspectives converge at the first ever Big Oakland Powwow. NPL will host Newton's community Big Read discussion on Monday, April Read more…

Craftaholics – McConnell AFB Library*

McConnell AFB Library 53476 Wichita St. Bldg. 412, McConnell AFB

Adult crafting program. We will make photo displays and talk about the importance of family and reference the familial ties in "There There". (*Must have Base access to attend)

Bradford Memorial Book Club

Bradford Memorial Library 611 S. Washington, El Dorado

Discussion of 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange

Big Read Panel Discussion: Native Americans and Activism: From the American Indian Movement to Standing Rock

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

Many of the rights secured by Native Americans were won through the efforts of activist groups in the 20th century, such as the American Indian Movement of the 1970s. Today, this activism has evolved into a variety of movements from the protests at Standing Rock to the grassroots movement for Read more…

Free

Beneath the Bones: Big Read Mystery Night – Registration required and opens on March 18 at 9 AM

Derby Public Library 1600 E Walnut Grove, Derby, KS, United States

You are an archaeology student attending a seminar that opens a hidden university cold case. In 1965 Northern California, a team of archaeologists excavated the lands of the Indigenous Ohlone, Mutsun, and Awaswas peoples in search of historical artifacts, but the excavation was abruptly halted when one of the team Read more…

Free

Fire and Father Banner Beading Class

Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United States

One of the best known art forms practiced by American Indians is beadwork. Today, beadwork has come to symbolize Native American heritage and is used to make belts, jewelry, and most notably, adorns much of the regalia worn at powwows and dance contests. In this native beading workshop, you'll create Read more…

Free

Yoga Intertribal: Music and Movement

Derby Public Library 1600 E Walnut Grove, Derby, KS, United States

Taking inspiration from the Native American Medicine Wheel, this free yoga class will incorporate both locally produced and nationally renowned soundscapes and intertribal music in a power yoga class for strength, focus, and relaxation. Men, women, and children 7+ are welcome to attend. This class is instructed by a 200-hr Read more…

Free

Art House 310 First Friday – Madison Mullen & Brittany Schaar

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Madison Mullen & Brittany Schaar Opening Reception | First Friday May 3rd, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through May 26th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Senior Wednesday – Wichita Journalism Collaborative

Advance Learning Libarary 711 W. Second St., Wichita, KS 67202

Senior Wednesday – Wichita Journalism Collaborative May 8, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second St., Conference Center BC The Wichita Journalism Collaborative is a group of 11 local news organizations and community partners combining resources and exploring issues and solutions connected to housing challenges. Read more…

Free

Senior Wednesday – Wichita Journalism Collaborative

Advance Learning Libarary 711 W. Second St., Wichita, KS 67202

Senior Wednesday – Wichita Journalism Collaborative May 8, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second St., Conference Center BC The Wichita Journalism Collaborative is a group of 11 local news organizations and community partners combining resources and exploring issues and solutions connected to housing challenges. Read more…

Free

Josh Gates Live!

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off-the-map with stories from his greatest expeditions and insights into the world’s greatest mysteries. From hilarious misadventures Read more…

$39.50 – $59.50

Six Wichita Stories of Aviation (A McIlwaine Speaker Series Talk)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S Main St, Wichita, Kansas

Six Wichita Stories of Aviation by Edward Phillips At the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202 Over two days, Edward Phillips will discuss aviation stories set right here in the Air Capital including- E.M. Laird, Stearman Airplanes--A Legend In Their Own Time, The Women's Read more…

Free