Dec 30 Tuesday
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
Use polymer clay to make a pendant or key chain. For ages 12-18.
Cats are thriving in outer space through the popular graphic novels of CatStronauts, Max Meow, and The First Cat in Space. Activities and games on these books. For ages 8-11.
Whether you're a beginner or have a Lego army of your own, drop-in and flex your building block muscles during winter break! For ages 4-11.
Dec 31 Wednesday
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.
Join the Evergreen team as they celebrate New Year's Eve with a winter-themed puppet show! Don't forget to bring your good cheer and help them ring in the New Year! For ages 0-11.
Tired of playing the same thing over and over? Maybe it's time to create your own game! Repurpose old boards and pieces as you design something totally new in this program for ages 8-11.
Celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of the new one with other teens by solving the puzzles and cracking the codes in this breakout experience. For ages 12-17.
WPL is partnering with NexStep Alliance to offer a tech help series, so come visit for assistance with digital skills. One tech topic will be discussed per event in the order listed. Topics will be: Basic Navigation/How to Use Your PC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Android/iOS Tutorials, AI Usage, Digital Safety/Cyber Security and Social Media Safety, Settings and Troubleshooting/Open Forum. Register online at wichitalibrary.org/events or call (316) 337-9125.
PARAMOUNT 80’S ROCK NIGHTw/Special Guest Monterey JackNew Year’s Eve Celebration
All AgesSupport acts subject to change.Wear your Cotillion merch and jump to the front of the GA line. A limited number of table reservations are available by calling 316-722-4201 or in person at The Cotillion. Coat check is open during events to check your coats, hats, merch and more. Coat check is located next to merch by the front doors. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless a show is cancelled or postponed.
Jan 01 Thursday
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.
Jan 02 Friday