Community Calendar

Join our growing community of writers to learn more about the craft of writing and receive feedback on your own Works-in-Progress. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

For the first time locally, Wichita audiences will experience the acclaimed full-cast drama of The Real Education of TJ Crowley: Coming of Age on the Redline, alongside the newly released script-book edition that elevates the story into an immersive “read + hear” format. It’s an invitation to live the story, reflect together, and connect with history that still echoes in our city.

Grant served as executive producer and co-author of the audio drama script, collaborating with acclaimed producer-director May Wuthrich.

Author Grant Overstake and his daughter, interviewer Jillian Forsberg, lead an intimate dialogue about the story’s Wichita roots, redlining and civil-rights history, the new script format, and the power of listening together. Enjoy a live read-along of a short scene followed by guided discussion, audience reflection, and connection.

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!

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.

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

Enrichment Librarian Jenny will share tips and resources on how to manage your book collection, TBR list, reading challenges and more.

Join a classic high fantasy Dungeons & Dragons campaign! New participants are welcome, but this campaign is designed for experienced players. For ages 13-18. Call (316) 350-3261 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

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) 350-3261 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

All Ages
Support acts subject to change.
Wear your Cotillion merch and jump to the front of the GA line. A limited number of table reservations are available by calling 316-722-4201 or in person at The Cotillion. Coat check is open during events to check your coats, hats, merch and more. Coat check is located next to merch by the front doors. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless a show is cancelled or postponed.

Rising singer/songwriter Corey Kent has been writing and performing for nearly 2 decades. His tenacity, entrepreneurial mindset and drive matched with his vocal prowess and raw, relatable lyrics have helped Kent rise among the many.

Self-described as an “old soul,” Kent finds himself musically at the intersection of rock infused country, heartland values and red dirt grit. His Texas hustle has poised him as Nashville’s next star power.

Having developed his live show for over 15 years, the entertainer has shared stages with acts such as Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson and Eli Young Band. Drawing inspiration from The Eagles, Keith Richards, Turnpike Troubadors and more, Kent’s undeniable stage presence and bandana-wearing Rock ‘N’ Roll spirit comes to life on the stage.

The Oklahoma native now resides in Dallas where he and his wife raise their three kids.

Enjoy a super fun and educational storytime with Billy Dollar Saves a Penny. This young superhero counts his money and saves it too - get a head start on financial literacy! For ages 3-10.

Do you need just a few more volunteer hours for school? Students ages 12 and up can earn up to three volunteer hours in this drop-in event. A volunteer application with guardian signature is required.

Join fellow book lovers for an introverted reading hour!

Get ready for this year's Read ICT Challenge by attending this meetup and book swap. Attendees are invited to bring a book (or bag of books) to discuss and swap.

Learn the story behind L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" & how it has impacted Kansas culture from museum curator Chris Glasgow. Funding for this program was provided by Humanities Kansas.