KMUW Community Calendar

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Skills taught will include navigation, enter data, and introduce formatting. This workshop will build a foundation for Lvl 2. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Join us for stories and songs before bedtime. Don't forget to dress in your jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed toy for snuggles and fun! For children ages 3-8 and their families.

The mid-terms are near. Drop by Evergreen between October 15 and November 2nd and cast a vote for your favorite book character. For ages 4-11.

Derby Arts Council: Veteran Art Show at the Derby Public Library

The exhibit is set to run Aug. 31 through Oct. 22 and will collect works from veteran artists across all mediums (fiber arts, photography, painting, metalwork, etc.) to be shown in the Gathering Space Gallery and display case at the library entrance.

As part of the exhibit, there will be awards up for grabs, with Aug. 4 the deadline to submit entries. There will also be a public reception — and awards presentation — for the exhibit on Sept. 18.

Quilts Etc. Sale offers all sizes and styles of quilts for sale in addition to many other "fabric" items such as wall hanging, place mats, table runner, holiday decor and baby items. There is no admission and parking is off Topeka Street. A coffee shop with baked goods will be on the premises. The Sale is Oct 15-17. On Saturday the hours are 9 am to 12 pm.

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. Please note this program will not take place on 11/26 at the Westlink location.

A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Please note this program will not take place on 11/26 at the Evergreen location.

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

Think you know more about ghosts and ghouls than your favorite librarians? Grab your family and test your knowledge of all things spooky in a friendly game of trivia. Registration required. For more details, call (316) 261-8516. For ages 4-11.

Join WMREF at the library to get help understanding how to document your medical wishes. This can turn complex decisions into clear, confident choices before a crisis decides for you!

Add some sparkle to your shelves! Use rhinestones and gems to transform book covers into dazzling works of art. For grades 6-12.

Come celebrate the season and paint a salt dough sugar skull. No registration required but program tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the start of the program at the circulation desk. For ages 12-17.

Challenge your brain with word play, and hidden picture puzzles, and drawing challenges. For ages 6-12.

July 16, Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave. – Derby Market only
August 20, Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave.
September 17, Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave.

New in 2026 is the Derby Market at Third Thursday. The Derby Market will focus on vendors selling local produce, meat and dairy, baked goods, honey, salsa, homemade spices/mixes/sauces, etc., and homemade artisan crafts.

Third Thursday will include food, drinks, entertainment and live music, artists, booths, kid’s activities, and more.

The stand-alone Market will also include First Man Brewery, Shawarmas UR's and Taters N Toppings.

Check out the Third Thursday: Derby, KS Facebook page or Derbyks.gov/thirdthursday for more information. Interested vendors should contact Andrea Walters at 788-1519 ext. 1248 or via email, or fill out a vendor application form.