KMUW Community Calendar

In three sessions, we'll have activities blending art, mindfulness, and self-expression. We invite people of all ages to join us as nurture mental wellness through creativity. 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! Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. For ages 12-17.

Do you enjoy getting lost in a book? Join the club! Each month readers ages 9 to 13 will explore new stories and share their thoughts in a guided discussion.

A new prophecy has been foretold. Help us fulfill it by finding all the dragonets hidden in the children's pavilion. Stop by the children's desk any time over fall break to start the hunt. For ages 9-17.

The Friends of the Wichita Public Library (FWPL) organization has announced that the next sale of donated books will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd Street). The event is open to the public and customers may either purchase an FWPL cloth tote bag and fill it for $10 or bring a previously purchased FWPL bag (red, green, blue or purple with FWPL logo) and fill it for $5. Library-themed 150th anniversary merchandise will also be sold. Visit the Friends website for complete details about the book sale.

Paid members of FWPL may attend a special member-only preview book sale on Friday, November 20 at the Advanced Learning Library from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. FWPL memberships range from $15 to $150 and can be purchased at the preview event. A membership application is also available online at wichitalibraryfriends.org/members. Proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Wichita Public Library by helping to fund literacy initiatives, branch programs and author events.

Book donations:
Gifts of books and other materials (music CDs, magazines, movie DVDs, audiobook CDs and sheet music) that are in good condition are accepted year-round. If you have 10 books or less, bring them to any Wichita Public Library location during business hours.

Donation hours at the Advanced Learning Library:

Monday - Thursday from 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Donations are not accepted on Sundays or when the library is closed. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Check wichitalibraryfriends.org/donate-books for more detailed information.

Year-round book sales:
Donated books, music CDs, magazines, movie DVDs, audiobooks and sheet music are sold year-round to the public at the Friends Used Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Advanced Learning Library (711 West 2nd St. N.). The bookstore operates Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 316-261-8500 for more information.

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Friends of the Wichita Public Library is a member-supported nonprofit organization with a mission to foster and maintain a community interested in books through our advocacy and financial support of the Wichita Public Library system. Learn more at Wichitalibraryfriends.org and follow us on Facebook.

CONTACT:
Melissa Wilson, Operations Manager for the Friends of the Wichita Public Library.
(316) 261-8500 or FWPLBooks@gmail.com

Join us for a special event to view USD259 K-12 students’ artwork on display at the Wichita Art Museum! Exhibition on Display: September 19 – November 29, 2026

Submission to the USD259 Student Art Gallery is coordinated by Wichita Public Schools. Entries are selected by participating teachers, and individual students should contact their teacher for participation details.

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

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.

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.

Bake a pretend pie made of felt. This is a drop in craft for ages 4-11.

Trying to join a lineage society through your Colonial American ancestors? Learn about records created during and after the Revolutionary War that will allow you to learn about your Patriot ancestor.

Help us turn the children's theater into a pizza parlor! Practice your counting and scissor skills as you make your own felt pizza play set to take home. For ages 4-8.

Empower yourself to grow and thrive with Workforce Readiness, a three-part series led by Workforce Alliance. Learn to craft strong resumes, search effectively, and shine in interviews. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Alabama native, Waffle House enthusiast and stand-up comedian Derrick Stroup is not your average slow talking Southerner. With the cadence of an angry auctioneer, he locks people in with his detailed stories and over the top energy. His debut Netflix special, Nostalgic, premiered globally on March 10th and landed a spot in the Top 10 shows in the U.S. with rave reviews.

Since making his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2023, Stroup has quickly become a standout returning in 2025 to widespread acclaim and earning a third appearance this month, cementing his status as one of comedy’s fastest-rising voices. Derrick can be seen performing at the world-famous Comedy Cellar in New York City, headlining clubs across the country, and touring alongside national headliners Bert Kreischer, Larry the Cable Guy, John Crist, and Nate Bargatze.

His newest special, Nostalgic, dives into the time of being a 90’s kid growing up in rural Alabama and everything that came along with it. From partying with friends to board games and parental relationships, Stroup packs his rapid-fire storytelling with sharp observations and high energy that keeps audiences locked in from start to finish. Nostalgic was filmed at the Lyric Theatre in his home state of Alabama.

In 2024, Derrick appeared in Nate Bargatze’s Christmas special produced by Lorne Michaels and Bargatze, and next, Stroup set to appear in the upcoming film The Breadwinner co-written by Nate Bargatze and directed by Eric Appel.

Derrick is currently finishing up his Mad About Nothing tour and will be starting up his first-ever Running Hot theater tour in September.