KMUW Community Calendar

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. Please note this program will not take place on 11/27 at the Advanced Learning Library.

Art is not only for Art Museums. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it stands to reason that art can tell us a lot about the times and place where it was produced. Local history museums exist to explore time and place.

Featuring works from C.A. Seward, John Noble, Edmund Davison, Birger Sandzen, Bruce McGrew, and more!

On view on the Historical Museum's 3rd Floor, throughout 2026 as part of the ongoing Lois Kay Walls visual art exhibition series produced by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.

Be the first to visit this new exhibition during the First Friday opening on April 3, 2026.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm

Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays

Join a classic high fantasy Dungeons & Dragons campaign! We'll choose a campaign setting and play it throughout the program season. New players welcome! Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. For ages 12-17.

Early in a remarkable decades-long career the MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE said: “Surprises don’t often crop up on the well-trodden blues circuit. So welcome Kelley Hunt. This Kansan is a full-blown phenomenon: powerhouse singer, hard-boogieing pianist, polished songwriter…”

…like Etta James sneaking into a church looking for some last-minute redemption after pulling an all-nighter singing and sinning in some smoky dive…” ~NO DEPRESSION

Little Texas marks a major milestone in 2026: 35 years since their debut single, “Some Guys Have All the Love,” hit country radio and quickly became a Top 10 breakthrough, launching one of the most memorable runs of hits of the 90s country era. From the beginning, the band stood out for their musicianship, songwriting, and authenticity. At a time when many acts relied on outside writers and studio players, Little Texas was one of the few bands of the movement who wrote their own songs and played on all their records, shaping a signature sound defined by tight harmonies, guitar-driven arrangements, and undeniable energy.

The band went on to deliver 12 Top 20 singles, including three consecutive No. 1s- “My Love,” “What Might Have Been,” and “God Blessed Texas,” the latter becoming a fan favorite and widely regarded as the unofficial Texas anthem. With over 7 million albums sold, Little Texas emerged as one of the most successful and hardest-touring groups of the decade. Their landmark sophomore album, Big Time, achieved double-platinum certification and earned Grammy, CMA, and ACM nominations, culminating in the 1994 ACM Award for Top Vocal Group. In 2024, the cultural impact of “God Blessed Texas” was further cemented when Billboard named it the No. 1 Best Country Song Featuring Texas in the Title, and Lainey Wilson opened the ACM Awards with her electrifying rendition.

Little Texas is proudly sponsored by Edward Jones – Shelley Carver.

Writing Our History & Creating Our Future

Building Community Right

2026 Kansas Writing Convention
Save the Date
October 2-4, 2026
Bonus Writing Retreat Day - October 1 (optional)

Rock Springs Ranch • ​1168 KS-157 • Junction City, KS 66441

Welcome to the Kaw Valley Farm Tour
Come explore the agriculture and history of the Kaw Valley. Always the first full weekend in October.

Saturday, Oct. 3: 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday, Oct. 4: 10 am - 4 pm

One $15 ticket per carload grants entry to everything for the entire weekend.

Purchase a digital ticket, then show your email receipt at the first farm you visit to receive a beautiful physical ticket/guidebook that you will present at the other farms that you visit.

For two full days, always the first full weekend in October, small family and community farms across six counties in the Kaw River Valley open their gates and invite visitors to see their operations, and share their local food & goods.

Started by a small group of Lawrence community leaders working to support the economic viability of regional farms, this yearly event offers something for everyone.

For over two decades, the Kaw Valley Farm Tour has been a favorite annual fall outing for thousands of people of all ages.

Join us for a project-based class using the Cricut Maker 3 and the Janome sewing machine to create a small decorative pillow. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Join the ReadICT book-loving online community for a real-life meetup and book swap. Bring your favorite book (or bag of books) to discuss and swap. Come celebrate reading, books and libraries with us!

Craft your own romance novel from start to finish over six sessions! Develop your book and receive tips, tricks, and feedback from a romance writer. A notebook, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Dungeons and Dragons is a Tabletop Roleplaying game that has captivated the imaginations of players for over 50 years. Whether you've played before or this is your first time, come play!

Teen Advisory Board members discuss upcoming programming, volunteer opportunities, collection suggestions, and more. Snacks provided! Contact aternes@wichita.gov for additional info. For grades 6-12.

Aprende a crear, editar y guardar documentos, utilizando herramientas básicas de formato en Microsoft Word.

Calling all teens! Come join our monthly book club where we'll chat about our current reads, explore different genres, and participate in fun activities together. For ages 14-18.