Community Calendar

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Get started with Touch Typing: typing through muscle memory without using your eyesight to find the keys on a keyboard. Call (316) 350-3261 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

WPL is partnering with NexStep Alliance to offer a tech help series, so come visit for assistance with digital skills. One tech topic will be discussed per event in the order listed.  Topics will be: Basic Navigation/How to Use Your PC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Android/iOS Tutorials, AI Usage, Digital Safety/Cyber Security and Social Media Safety, Settings and Troubleshooting/Open Forum. Register online at wichitalibrary.org/events or call (316) 337-9125.