Jan 24 Saturday
Join us for our Kansas Day celebration as we honor 165 years of Kansas history through education and exploration of its native wildlife! Enjoy free games, crafts, trivia, and a special Naturalist program at 11 AM. You’ll also get a first look at our 2026 events and the debut of our brand-new program guide. This free, family-friendly event the perfect kick-off for the next 25 years of the Great Plains Nature Center!
Jan 31 Saturday
Celebrate Kansas Day! at Kauffman Museum. Mark your calendars for this free Kansas Day event at Kauffman Museum, happening on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12:00–4:00pm.
Jan 19 Monday
All are invited to the 2026 MLK Worship Celebration, presented by the Greater Wichita Ministerial League. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring Bishop Herman Hicks, Keynote Speaker; and Reverend Dr. Pamela M. Hughes, GWML President.
Jan 20 Tuesday
Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.
Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development.
Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will also learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development.
It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months.
The urge to create or possess a visual representation of a specific person – a portrait – is present throughout history. Portraits are created for many reasons: from sentimental to celebratory, for public or private viewing, as memorials, and as icons. .
Until the introduction of photography in the 1840s, portraits were rendered by artists in both two and three-dimensional mediums such as paintings and sculptures.
The Museum’s collection includes a variety of portraits, most of which depict local people. In this exhibition, we learn of portraiture and the people portrayed.
On view during regular Museum hours
March 2025 - March 2026
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S Main
Located in the Musem's Lois Kay Walls Gallery - 3rd Floor
Children will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. For ages 0-6.
Join us for a discussion at Westlink! The book for the discussion will be available for pick up one month before the program at the Westlink Branch.
Each week we will guide you through common computer operations like: turning on the computer, searching the internet, and attaching a file. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Enjoy a peaceful evening at the Alford Library. In January, come regain your youth building with Lego. (Nothing is taken home but the memories.) In February, practice drawing with action figures.
Join your neighbors for a fun night of games & puzzles + game & puzzle swap! Explore the library's game collection or bring your own. Invite family and friends or come solo and meet new people.
Join us for an art activity that encourages self-reflection and mental well-being in a judgment-free space. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Every Tuesday night, you can explore a new activity or craft, dive into your own project, or simply relax and hang out with friends. For grades 6-12.
Jan 21 Wednesday
Bring your current project and enjoy the classic needle arts in the company of others who share your interest in knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and weaving. All skill levels are welcome.