Sep 30 Wednesday
Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Please note this program will not take place on 11/11 at the Westlink 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 67202Tues-Fri 11am-4pm
Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays
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.
Oct 01 Thursday
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.
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.
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.
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 for a discussion! Books to be discussed are: September: This is an organizational meeting, there will be no book to discuss, October: "Hero of the Empire" by Candice Millard, November: TBD, December: TBD. The book for discussion will be available for checkout at the Evergreen Branch Library one month before the program.
Wind down the evening with stories and songs in a snuggly storytime for children ages 3-6 and their families.
Oct 02 Friday
Writing Our History & Creating Our Future
Building Community Right
2026 Kansas Writing ConventionSave the DateOctober 2-4, 2026Bonus Writing Retreat Day - October 1 (optional)
Rock Springs Ranch • 1168 KS-157 • Junction City, KS 66441
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.
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.