Wichita Public Library
The Wichita Public Library provides collections and services that inform, entertain and enrich the quality of life in Wichita.
Information
Location:
Wichita, KS, 67202
Phone:
316 261 8500
Mon - Thurs:
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri - Sat:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Events

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Wichita Public Library Visit the Library for all your Thanksgiving needs, be it cookbooks for the feast, audiobooks for a road trip, or DVDs to make the most of your break. All locations close at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday and remain closed Thursday and Friday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Mon at 2:27pm
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Wichita Public Library brings you sock puppets and a dressy family fun time tonight, Dr. William D. Keel on the German heritage of Kansas (with the Wichita Genealogical Society) on Saturday, and Dr. Stuart Levine who puts Poe in Context on Sunday. That's not all either!

November 19 at 10:10am
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Wichita Public Library is gearing up for The Little Read! Storytimes will be visited by Susan Peters, John Snyder, Felicia Rolfe, City Manager Robert Layton and Mayor Carl Brewer -- all in an effort to share Ian Falconer's "Olivia" with every preschooler in Wichita. Come join in the fun!

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The Little Read is an initiative by the Wichita Public Library and its partners to share "Olivia" by Ian Falconerwith every preschooler in our community during the week of Nov. 15-21.
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Wichita Public Library is closed today (Wednesday) in celebration of Veterans Day. See you tomorrow!

November 11 at 5:24am
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Wichita Public Library More Maintenance. The Library's website and catalog may be inaccessible at times tonight while system maintenance is performed from 6 p.m.-midnight. We apologize for any inconvenience.

November 10 at 9:09am
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Wichita Public Library can't wait to meet Edgar Allan Poe (make that internationally known Poe interpreterDavid Keltz) Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum. This event is free!

November 6 at 6:54am
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Wichita Public Library will receive an Arts Council Award tonight in recognition of our arts programming, such as the Academy Award Shorts, cultural events, summer reading programs, Senior Wednesdays, etc.

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Ten Wichita individuals, cultural organizations and businesses will be recognized for their work to further the growth and development of arts in the Wichita area during the 40th annual Art Awards Dinner, sponsored by The Arts Council nonprofit organization. ...
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Wichita Public Library The Library's website and catalog may be inaccessible at times tonight while system maintenance is performed from 6 p.m.-midnight. We apologize for any inconvenience.

November 4 at 1:59pm
Karen Phillips Nye
Karen Phillips Nye
Appreciate you letting us know about the system maintenance ahead of time.
November 5 at 4:38am
Jean Marzollo

Jean Marzollo Join me on facebook and get updates when new editions are online: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Jean-Marzollo-Author-of-I-Spy/71682222881?ref=ts

November 2 at 5:34pm · Report
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Wichita Public Library Western Days will start one day later than planned. Author Max McCoy has cancelled his appearance at Alford this Sunday due to illness. The Free Staters will kick off Western Days in grand style on Monday at 2:30 p.m. though. See a full list of Western Days events at our web site.

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Enjoy a celebration of cowboy and cowgirl culture! All events are free and open to the public. With 48-hour notice, the Library can provide signed programs and meet other special needs; call 261-8590 for details.
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Wichita Public Library has book discussions (Poe & otherwise), puppet shows, storytimes and a family craft program for Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead) in store this week. It's also the last week to enter to win a USB thumb drive as we celebrate the big Knight Foundation grant!

October 26 at 12:43pm
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Wichita Public Library is celebrating Teen Read Week through Oct. 24, which is the big teen masquerade party (registration required; call 261-8500). Titles for teens are popular with adults too (Twilight, anyone?) Do you have a favorite teen book, or remember your favorite book as a teenager?

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All programs are free and open to the public. With 48-hour notice, the Library can provide signed programs and meet other special needs; call 261-8590 for details. Teen programs are designed for ages 12-17 or entering grades 6-12. ...
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The Wichita Public Library will benefit greatly from a $122,500 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The generous grant was announced Thursday, Oct...
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Wichita Public Library Join
the Wichita Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Wichita
Public Library at our Barnes & Noble Bookfair on Saturday, Oct. 17. A portion of every purchase you make that day, including books, cafe items, CDs, DVDs and gift items, will benefit the Wichita Public Library. Check out the list of special events,... featuring Bonnie Bing as the Fairy Tale Princess, Dick Welsbacher, fantastic music and much, much more!

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Join the Wichita Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library atour Barnes & Noble Bookfair on Saturday, Oct. 17.The Barnes & Noble Bradley Fair (1920 N. ...
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Wichita Public Library offers a Poe film and discussion by Jim Erickson and quinceañera fashion show this weekend. All WPL locations are closed on Monday for staff training, but we're back on Tuesday with storytimes and a Red Dress Book Chat.

October 9 at 8:03am