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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 be held on 11/11.

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 be held on 11/11.

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 be held on 11/11.

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

Children 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 be held on 11/11. For ages 0-6.

ShowerUp: Mobile Showers And Personal Care ShowerUp serves those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. It’s our goal to Shower Grace, Hope, and Love with everyone.

Bring your current project and enjoy the classic needle arts in the company of others who share your interest in knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and weaving. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this program will not occur on 12/24.

Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.

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.

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

Join in the discussion of We Rock book club for "All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidia Newton" by Jane Smiley in October, "Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure" by Shoba Narayan in November, and "Virgin of the Small Plains" by Nancy Picard in December.

Learn about casseroles with Emily Christensen from "the Shout".

WPL is partnering with NexStep Alliance to offer tech help every other Wednesday. Come visit for assistance with digital skills. Topics will be: 6/4 - How to Use Your PC, 6/18 - Microsoft Excel, 7/2 - Android/iOS Tutorials, 7/16 - Microsoft Word, 7/30 - AI Usage, 8/13 - Cyber Security and Social Media Safety, 8/27 - Open Forum. Register online at wichitalibrary.org/events or call (316) 337-9125.

Join the Black In One Piece podcast host Dr. Latasha Eley Kelly for a special reunion event with past guests of the podcast to celebrate community and reflect on their experiences.