Candy Cane Carnival
Test your skills at classic and unique carnival games.
Tiny Art Show
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.
TeenView Magazine
Join 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.
Wichita Amateur Radio Program: Amateur Radio New Year’s Resolutions
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
First Thursday Book Discussion
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.
NaNoWriMo Write-In
Writing 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…
NaNoWriMo Write-In
Writing 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…
Teen Coloring
Relax with art. Use colored pencils or markers on fun coloring pages just for teens.
I Survived: Extreme Weather
Learn 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.
Teens Unwind
Work 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.
Tweens Create Recycled Art
Come 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.
Builders Unite!
Calling 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.
Tuesday Topics: Housing Disparity In Wichita Panel
The 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…
A24 Throwback Screening: Lady Bird
Join 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…
OBS Studio
Get 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.
Wichita Amateur Radio Program: An Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team
The 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
We Rock Book Club
Join 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.
First Thursday Book Discussion
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.
DIY Haunted House
Share spooky stories and paint your own unique haunted house.
Teens Create Cloud Lights
Do 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.
Tallgrass Film Festival: Library Shorts
Come 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.
Tallgrass Film Festival: Library Shorts
Come 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.
Tallgrass Film Festival: Library Shorts
Come 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.
Tallgrass Film Festival: Smallgrass
Come 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.
Tuesday Topics:The 2023 Wichita Mayoral Election: Meet the Candidates
On 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…
Apple Watch Basics
Have 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…
Wichita Amateur Radio Program: Solar Cycle 25 and VHF and Above Propagation
This presentation will cover the current cycle of solar activity and how it affects radio propagation at VHF and higher frequencies. Operating on these higher frequencies will then be discussed. Cosponsored by the Wichita Amateur Radio Club.
Switch It Up: Just Dance 2023
Nintendo 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!
Breakout Box: Happily Ever After
Someone 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…
TeenView Magazine
Join 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.
Family Pajama Storytime
Join 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!
First Thursday Book Discussion
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.
Hands-On Engineering
Come-and-go hands-on engineering demonstration presented by a local engineer. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Hands-On Engineering
Come-and-go hands-on engineering demonstration presented by a local engineer. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Hands-On Engineering
Come-and-go hands-on engineering demonstration presented by a local engineer. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
STEM for Kids: Earthquake Engineers
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.
First Tuesday Book Discussion
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.
Third Tuesday Book Discussion
Join 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
Third Tuesday Book Discussion
Join 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
Senior Wednesday: Wichita from the Air – The Aerial Photography of Edgar B. Smith
More 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…
Senior Wednesday: Railroaded – The Industry that Shaped Kansas
Transporting 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…
Self-Publishing 101
Learn the process of publishing your book with Kindle Direct Publishing. This will help prepare you for the steps necessary to publish both in print and as an ebook. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Finding Your Family at the WPL
Discover 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.
The Western, The Greatest Texas Cattle Trail
After 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…
Tweens Switch it up: Mario Kart
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.
Lego Challenge
Whether you’re a beginner or have a Lego army of your own, drop-in and flex your building block muscles during winter break!
Las Nuevas Adelitas: The Power of Women
Celebrate 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…
Adult Spelling Bee
Can 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…
Monster Mash Dance Storytime
It’s time for a spooky dance party storytime! Enjoy monster music, silly stories, and a simple craft. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Spooky Stories For Grown Ups
Prepare 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…