First Thursday Book Discussion
Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, WichitaJoin 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.
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Tallgrass Film Festival: Library Shorts
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCome celebrate the Tallgrass Film Festival with this block of jury selected shorts. Films are not rated and titles and descriptions are TBA. For more information, please visit tallgrassfilm.org.
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Tallgrass Film Festival: Library Shorts
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCome celebrate the Tallgrass Film Festival with this block of jury selected shorts. Films are not rated and titles and descriptions are TBA. For more information, please visit tallgrassfilm.org.
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Art House 310 First Friday – Wichita Women Artists Group Show
Art House 310 310 S. Laura, WichitaArt House 310 First Friday – Wichita Women Artists Group Show Opening Reception | First Friday October 6th, 2023 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through October 22nd, 2023. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
Hands-On Engineering
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCome-and-go hands-on engineering demonstration presented by a local engineer. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Apple Watch Basics
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesHave you ever wondered what you can do with your Apple Watch other than telling time? Let us take you through the basics of using your Apple watch from set up to using many of the features you may not have discovered. We'll also look at some of the interesting Read more…
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Tallgrass Film Festival: Smallgrass
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCome join Tallgrass Film Festival with this block of family friendly short films geared towards families and younger audiences. Films titles are TBA. For more information, please visit tallgrassfilm.org.
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Tallgrass Film Festival: Library Shorts
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCome celebrate the Tallgrass Film Festival with this block of jury selected shorts. Films are not rated and titles and descriptions are TBA. For more information, please visit tallgrassfilm.org.
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TeenView Magazine
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesJoin us for the monthly launch of TeenView Magazine, a local digital publication created by teens, for teens. Be among the first to see the new issue of TeenView, listen to a panel of teen writers discuss featured articles, and learn more about how you can become involved.
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Senior Wednesday: Railroaded – The Industry that Shaped Kansas
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesTransporting immigrant settlers, creating jobs, and feeding beef markets in the East, the railroad industry dominated the 19th Century American economy. Most Kansas towns were founded because of the railroad and few survived without it. Yet the advance of the railroad came at a significant cost to the Plains Indians, Read more…
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Learning Circle: Finding Purpose
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesWe will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…
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Breakout Box: Happily Ever After
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesSomeone opened the fairy tale portal and we're now in the land of dragons, fairies, beanstalks, witches, and hopefully a little magic. Things seem to be mixed up, so we just need to sort things out and get the fairytales back in order. Help us break out a happily ever Read more…
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Teens Create Cloud Lights
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesDo you love fun mood lighting? So do we! Join us while we turn simple paper lanterns into whimsical cloud light fixtures! Call (316) 261-8516 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
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ReadICT Book Swap
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesJoin your ReadICT book-loving online community for a meetup and book swap. Bring your favorite book (or bag of books) to discuss and swap. Any leftover books will be donated to the Friends of the Wichita Public Library.
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Las Nuevas Adelitas: The Power of Women
Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, WichitaCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of the North End Wichita Historical Society documentary Las Nuevas Adelitas: the Power of Women, produced with funding from Humanities Kansas. Stay for an advance screening of the new North End Wichita Historical Society documentary on Mexican-American Fastpitch Softball, Mexican Americans Hit Home Read more…
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Intrepid Brass Band presents “Brass Cats”
Miller Concert Hall 2102 N. Hillside, WichitaNEXT SATURDAY, October 14th 2023 Intrepid Brass Band presents "Brass Cats" 7pm at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center at Wichita State University sponsored by Wichita State University School of Music Come out to see Wichita's ONLY full brass band perform a unique and exciting program! We are Read more…
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Third Tuesday Book Discussion
Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, WichitaJoin us for a book discussion! September: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante; October: Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy by Carlos Eire; November: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
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Family Pajama Storytime
Angelou Northeast Library 3051 E. 21st St., WichitaJoin us for stories and songs before bedtime. Don't forget to dress in your jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed toy for snuggles and fun!
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Learning Circle: Finding Purpose
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesWe will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…
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Finding Your Family at the WPL
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesDiscover the different types of resources to locate your family history that can be found at the Wichita Public Library Research Pavilion. Manager Michelle Enke will provide a whirlwind tour of the resources from the library's large genealogy collection, and the best ways to find them.
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Pendants for Prevention | Kendra Scott x Kansas Masonic Foundation
Kendra Scott 1423 N Webb Rd Suite 117, WichitaKendra Scott is hosting its first-ever Pendants for Prevention event in partnership with Kansas Freemasons and the Kansas Masonic Foundation! Twenty percent of all event sales will fuel the University of Kansas Cancer Research Center's effort toward purchasing mammogram screening equipment for the Mobile Cancer Screening Van. Visit any Kendra Read more…
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Spooky Stories For Grown Ups
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesPrepare for a spooky time with tales that will leave your spine tingling at this special after hours event! This immersive performance includes a diverse group of local performers and actors reading scarily fun stories that will make you want to leave a light on at night. The stories presented in Read more…
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Monster Mash Dance Storytime
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesIt's time for a spooky dance party storytime! Enjoy monster music, silly stories, and a simple craft. Costumes encouraged but not required.
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DIY Haunted House
Alford Library 3447 S. Meridian, WichitaShare spooky stories and paint your own unique haunted house.
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Tuesday Topics:The 2023 Wichita Mayoral Election: Meet the Candidates
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesOn November 7th, eligible voters in the City of Wichita will hit the polls to select a new mayor. Who are the candidates running for this position? What experience do they bring to the table, and what is their vision for the future of Wichita? The panel, which will be Read more…
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Learning Circle: Finding Purpose
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesWe will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…
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Switch It Up: Just Dance 2023
Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, WichitaNintendo is not just for kids -- join other adults for a Nintendo Switch Dance party! Choose from 40 new songs and 3D immersive worlds. Come dance at the library!
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Celebrate Halloween Early at Dedicated for a Spooky Good Time!
Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Grove 2402 E. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS, United StatesYOU ARE INVITED TO DEDICATED'S TRUNK OR TREAT: Dedicated Senior Medical Center invites local seniors to join our team for a haunting experience in our parking lot. Don’t be afraid to wear your costume and bring your scariest friend! WHEN: Friday, October 27, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Dedicated Read more…
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Wichita Amateur Radio Program: An Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesThe presentation will be a general overview of Emergency Management volunteer teams with a focus on our Basic & Advanced CERT programs. Cosponsored by the Wichita Amateur Radio Club
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First Thursday Book Discussion
Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, WichitaJoin 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.
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Adult Spelling Bee
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCan you spell F-U-N? If so, grab some friends and join us for an afterhours adult spelling bee for some laughs, friendly competition and for the winners, bragging rights! Teams of 1 to 4 contestants will compete in single-error elimination rounds of increasing difficulty until one team remains. The top Read more…
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Hands-On Engineering
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCome-and-go hands-on engineering demonstration presented by a local engineer. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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We Rock Book Club
Rockwell Library 5939 E. 9th St., WichitaJoin us for a book discussion at the Rockwell Branch! September: All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg; October: Nickel and Dimed: on (not) getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich; November: Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker; December: Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
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Senior Wednesday: Wichita from the Air – The Aerial Photography of Edgar B. Smith
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesMore than a century ago Edgar B. Smith's inventiveness and daring provided us with the first aerial views of Wichita taken from an airplane. To this day the images of an unfolding city he captured form a fascinating aerial checkerboard of then and now. This program celebrates the Library's digitization Read more…
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Learning Circle: Finding Purpose
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesWe will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…
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A24 Throwback Screening: Lady Bird
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesJoin the Tallgrass Film Association and the Wichita Public Library as they present the A24 Throwback series. Directed by Greta Gerwig and nominated for five Oscars, LADY BIRD is a warm, affecting comedy about a high schooler (Saoirse Ronan) who must navigate a loving but turbulent relationship with her strong-willed Read more…
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Learning Circle: Professional Soft Skills
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesLooking to improve your professional soft skills in the workplace? Set yourself apart by getting the essential soft skills—abilities that help people interact effectively with others—that employers value most, from communication fundamentals and being a team player to advancing your critical thinking skills. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit p2pu.org/wichita to Read more…
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Teens Unwind
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesWork or school stressing you out? Need some time to unwind? Bring a friend and join us in the Teen Pavilion for some relaxing activities like coloring pages, journaling prompts, puzzles, or just to hang out.
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Tweens Create Recycled Art
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCome celebrate National Recycling Day by using recycled objects - paper, plastic bottles, cardboard, etc. -- to make some eco-friendly art! Call (316) 261-8516 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
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Teen Coloring
Walters Library 4195 E. Harry, WichitaRelax with art. Use colored pencils or markers on fun coloring pages just for teens.
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OBS Studio
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesGet started with the free video recording and livestreaming software, Open Broadcast Software (OBS) Studio. Learn the basics of adding audio and video sources, setting up different scenes, recording videos, and livestreaming to platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
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The Western, The Greatest Texas Cattle Trail
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesAfter Texas statehood in 1845, cattlemen started to move longhorns up the trail to Kansas. For forty years, the industry adapted to changing circumstances and drovers blazed different routes across Kansas; the Western being one of the most important. Presented by Gary and Margaret Kraisinger from Halstead, Kansas. Sponsored by Read more…
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NaNoWriMo Write-In
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesWriting the Great American Novel can be a lonely business. Join other Wichita-area NaNoWriMo writers for some fellowship while you craft that perfect paragraph! We'll meet to chat a little and write a lot. Outlets and free wifi (with library card) are available for laptop users or use one of Read more…
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Third Tuesday Book Discussion
Evergreen Library 2601 N. Arkansas, WichitaJoin us for a book discussion! September: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante; October: Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy by Carlos Eire; November: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
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Learning Circle: Professional Soft Skills
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesLooking to improve your professional soft skills in the workplace? Set yourself apart by getting the essential soft skills—abilities that help people interact effectively with others—that employers value most, from communication fundamentals and being a team player to advancing your critical thinking skills. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit p2pu.org/wichita to Read more…
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Builders Unite!
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesCalling all architects! Join us each month for open building time. Bring your creativity and freestyle, or draw a challenge card and try to build something new.
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I Survived: Extreme Weather
Alford Library 3447 S. Meridian, WichitaLearn about earthquakes, tornados, and dangerous storms with hands-on activities. Take inspiration from the "I Survived" books by Lauren Tarshis and share your own weather-related experiences.
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Small Business Saturday Pop Up Market at Hopping Gnome Brewing
Hopping Gnome Brewery 1719 E. Victor St., Wichita, KS, United StatesThe best way to #shopsmall and spread the #locallove! Saturday, November 25th from 12pm - 5pm! Small Business Saturday at the all new Hopping Gnome Brewing Company! Take a break from all the holiday hustle-and-bustle, fill up your glasses and shop small with your favorite makers! Hosted by Hopping Gnome Read more…
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NaNoWriMo Write-In
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesWriting the Great American Novel can be a lonely business. Join other Wichita-area NaNoWriMo writers for some fellowship while you craft that perfect paragraph! We'll meet to chat a little and write a lot. Outlets and free wifi (with library card) are available for laptop users or use one of Read more…
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Tuesday Topics: Housing Disparity In Wichita Panel
Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, United StatesThe housing situation in Wichita has undergone significant changes since the 2020 pandemic, with property values and rent costs on the rise. This has had a major impact on the residents of Wichita. To address this issue, this program will feature Sally Stang from the City of Wichita's Housing and Read more…
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