KMUW Community Calendar

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 prehistoric puppet show featuring stories with dinosaurs. For children 3+ and families.

Spend your Tuesday evenings surrounded by live music, summer gardens, and golden hour views at Twilight Tunes on the Terrace.

This outdoor concert series at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens invites guests to relax with local live music, food, drinks, and an evening stroll through the gardens. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and enjoy a laid-back summer night on the Terrace.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase during the event, and guests are welcome to enjoy the gardens before the music begins.

Tuesdays in June
Patio opens at 5:30 PM, with live music from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: $14 for Non-Members | $10 for Members | $8 for Premier Members

Kansas author Tim Bascom talks about his new book, "The Boundless Game: Soccer Stories from Across the Street to Around the World." In partnership with Watermark Books.

Join us for a fun-filled night of board games at Evergreen Library! All ages welcome.

Stop by, admire & get inspired by prehistoric masterpieces in our dinosaur art museum! To contribute to our collection, drop off your own dino-inspired art beginning Tuesday June 30. For ages 4-11.

This self-guided exhibit explores how freedom in the United States has evolved since 1776 through historical documents and images from the Gilder Lehrman Collection.

ShowerUp: Mobile Showers And Personal Care ShowerUp serves those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. It’s our goal to Shower Grace, Hope, and Love with everyone.

Thursday, May 21: First day of Summer Reading
Thursday, June 25: First day prizes are available
Thursday, July 30: Last day of Summer Reading Program

Unearth a Story with the Summer Reading Program! Each summer, we encourage pre-readers, kids, and teens to read books, track their progress to earn free prizes, and explore fun, educational programs and activities with the Wichita Public Library.

The Summer Reading Program is for adults, too! Read any five books or complete five activities from a list provided by the Library to be entered into a grand prize drawing.

Let down your hair and step into the world of Rapunzel in this magical camp inspired by Disney’s Tangled! Young performers will sing, dance, and act their way through the beloved songs and story of Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and the colorful characters of the kingdom. Students will explore songs like “When Will My Life Begin?”, “I See the Light,” and more. This camp is perfect for fans of Disney, musical theatre, and big adventures. At the end of the week, students will shine in a mini performance that brings the magic of Tangled to life for family and friends. Grab your frying pan (just in case) and join us for a musical adventure full of laughter, creativity, and happily-ever-afters! The camp fee is $180.00.

• Full Day Option: $310.00 — Campers may attend both daily sessions and stay all day. Students should bring a lunch to enjoy during the supervised break.

How It Works
Collect your bingo card from Watermark Books & Café or Love of Character. In-store or online.
Get reading and be sure to mark off the corresponding squares on your bingo card.
Once you’ve hit bingo (5 boxes in a horizontal. Vertical. Or diagonal line.) Bring your card into the store and exchange it for a completion prize!
Your completed card will then be entered into a drawing for a grand prize!
Extra Credit: Feel like earning a few more entries? A full card (All 25 squares filled in) will be entered into the grand prize drawing 5 times!

All completed children's cards will receive a prize for turning in the card, and will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing!

Each age bracket will have a Grand Prize winner, which is a tote with a gift card to Love of Character and to Watermark Books & Cafe, with additional goodies!

Participants are encouraged to enter as many bingo cards as they wish. However, completion prizes will only be awarded upon the first entry. Completion prizes may vary, and certain items will only be available while supplies last.

All entries must be returned to Watermark Books & Café or Love of Character by 3 pm on August 31st, to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. No purchase is necessary to participate. If you have any questions, please email us at books@watermarkbooks.com

Enjoy the classic needle arts in the company of others who share your interest in crochet, knitting, cross stitch, felting, tatting, and more. All skill levels welcome.

In this exciting teen summer production, performers will bring the high-energy Broadway musical Once Upon a One More Time to life. This high-energy Broadway musical powered by the iconic hits of Britney Spears. When classic storybook princesses begin to question “happily ever after,” a little pop music inspiration changes everything. Packed with humor, heart, and electrifying choreography, this show blends beloved fairy tale characters with chart-topping songs in a bold, empowering theatrical experience. Yannic Dozier will be the Director/Choreographer with Marisa Callan as the Music Director.

· June 29 4:00pm-5:30pm Auditions and pick up scripts. Campers will be taught audition material at the auditions, no need to prepare anything

· July 13-24 (no camp on Sunday) 10:00am-3:30pm each day

· Everyone who signs up for the camp will be cast in the show.

· Performance at 6:00pm on Friday July 24. Tickets will be $10.00 general admission.

· Need at least 15 students enrolled.

· Campers will need to bring a lunch each day.

· $450.00 enrollment fee.

· Camp and performances will take place at Newman University

Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.