KMUW Community Calendar

Slow down and connect over puzzles at the library. During this drop-in program, work on puzzles together - no agenda or pressure, just a shared table and time to enjoy. For ages 12+.

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.

Drop in for casual chess at the library! All skill levels welcome. Boards will be provided just bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed, friendly gaming space.

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!

Join us to learn about effective communication with healthcare professionals, having difficult conversations, and developing transition plans. Refreshments provided by WSU Tech. Call (316) 261-8500 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! Register online or call (316) 261-8500. For ages 12-17.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where every laugh, every game, and every winning moment helps change lives right here in Wichita and across Kansas!

Proceeds from this fundraiser stay right here in Kansas and directly support Goodwill’s mission programs. Your generosity gives people with disabilities and employment barriers the tools to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Because of supporters like you, individuals can access adult education classes, in-demand certification training, job placement support, and additional life‑changing services. Your support truly changes lives and strengthens our Kansas communities.

Event Details

When: Friday, April 17

What time: 6:30-10:00 PM

Where: Distillery 244 Old Town

What's Happening

Five lively bingo games
Silent auction with exciting items
Raffle prizes you'll want to win
A fast-paced round of Heads or Tails
Dinner buffet, dessert table, and drink tickets to keep the fun going
Every ticket sold and every game played supports our mission of transforming lives and communities through the power of education, training, and employment.

Come ready to play, bid, laugh, and make an impact. We can't wait to see you there!

Grab some friends and join us for an adult spelling bee for some laughs, friendly competition and for the winners, bragging rights! Visit wichitalibrary.org/events for more info. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Learn the basics of 3D printing at the Wichita Public Library, and the best practices for optimizing prints for the library's Prusa printers. Space is limited, so please register all students in attendance. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. Older children are welcome with adult supervision, but users must be 14 years or older to be certified to print on their own.

A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. For ages 0-6.

Bring family and friends to explore poetry with local poets, then create your own poems through hands-on craft activities. Presented in partnership with Watermark Books.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up with the Kansas Humane Society! Kids will learn all about the compassion, respect, and responsibility it takes to be a good pet owner. For ages 4-11.

Celebrate another successful Big Read with a live poetry reading! Includes a reading from this year's title, original works read by local poets, and a panel discussion to wrap it all up.

From the beloved Today show host Sheinelle Jones comes an inspiring collection of heartfelt life-lessons from hard working moms who raised some of our favorite celebrities. Sheinelle will be in conversation with KMUW’s Carla Eckels.
When Sheinelle Jones launched “Through Mom’s Eyes,” a recurring Today show segment interviewing celebrities’ mothers about raising successful kids, she had an ulterior motive—she wanted to bring all their wisdom to bear on raising her own three children. So she asked Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mom about staying present with kids while balancing a demanding career, talked with Lady Gaga’s mom about how to recognize bullying, and got tips from Steph Curry’s mom on making sure even future NBA royalty does his chores. She has since interviewed dozens of remarkable women and gathered a candid, warm, and insightful collection of valuable lessons about life, love, and parenthood.
Now in her first book, Through Mom’s Eyes, Sheinelle is ready to share even more of those life-changing secrets with the world. Combining insights from celebrity mothers with her own journey through modern parenting, Sheinelle reveals how to make it through the hard parts of motherhood and still tap into the joys of it with empathy, generosity, and solidarity. Through Mom’s Eyes is a beautiful celebration of those who are the guiding light for their loved ones—mothers.
Featuring advice from the moms of:
Lady Gaga * Kevin Durant * Matthew McConaughey * Venus and Serena Williams * Lin-Manuel Miranda * Steph Curry * Padma Lakshmi * Tyra Banks * Donnie and Mark Wahlberg * Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski * Jessica and Ashlee Simpson * Shaquille O’Neal * Brandon Maxwell * The Jonas Brothers * Thomas Rhett