Nov 13 Friday
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.
Nov 14 Saturday
Family Fun Fest is a brand-new community event hosted by AbilityPoint! This event is designed to bring together families of children of all abilities for a day of fun, learning, and inclusion. The festival will feature interactive activities, entertainment, community resources, and family-focused experiences for hundreds of families from across south-central Kansas.
•Community vendor and resource booths• Safety demonstrations and educational exhibits• Carnival games and prizes• Indoor inflatables• Face painting• Sensory stations• Kids' gaming area• Interactive activities• Family entertainment• Set sensory friendly hours
November is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers month! Celebrate in this special event featuring a reading of this year's chosen book, songs, rhymes, and more. For ages 0-6 and their families.
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.
Build your financial foundation with WSU Tech in this three session series. Learn about budgeting, managing debt, and growing your savings and investments to make better-informed financial decisions.
Nov 15 Sunday
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
Admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is free to the public on Sundays!
Since 2022, we have received a generous gift from the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust, INTRUST Bank to make this possible. Visit us in Downtown Wichita and EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY in one of America’s finest museums, occupying the original City of Wichita's 1890 City Hall.
Come experience dozens of exhibits featuring thousands of artifacts illuminating our unique local history.
Visit the Museum Store for interesting books and other local souvenirs and gift items.
Regular HoursTuesday – Friday 11am-4pmSaturday – Sunday 1-5pm.
Regular admission:$5 for adults$2 for childrenFree every Sunday!Members are always free
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums
Nov 16 Monday
Children ages 0-6 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 10/12 at the Alford location.
Parents/caregivers with children 12-36 months old will enjoy a weekly play session attended by community resource specialists to answer your questions about child development. Space is limited; registration is required for each adult/child pair. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. (Registration is for the entire 5 week series of workshops.)
Learn about challenges that many adults face with reading, resources adults can use to become a better reader, and ways you can enjoy using the library without needing to be a strong reader. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Nov 17 Tuesday
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.
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.
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.
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.