KMUW Community Calendar

The Summit is a reimagined and expanded evolution of the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference, bringing together business, workforce, economic and community development, civic leaders, and public-sector partners from across Kansas to explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the state’s industries and communities. The new three-day experience includes intensive pre-summit workshops, a welcome reception, classic keynotes and forecast, and new concurrent IMPACT and solutions focused ELEVATE sessions. The Kansas Economic Outlook Conference is still the core event of the summit. Come and enjoy the classic experience as well as the new opportunities to gain actionable insights, tools, resources, and strategies. You will also have the chance to build statewide connections through dedicated networking spaces, an evening in Wichita, and a new conference app designed to support engagement before, during, and after the event.

Learn how to use Libby, the Library's free digital e-book service. Bring your digital reader or mobile device for hands-on help. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Knitters and crocheters, join us and share projects, see demos, and explore craft books. Bring your own projects or use our supplies. All ages and skill levels can create and connect!

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.

Join us for a fun-filled night of board games at Evergreen Library! All ages welcome.

Free Developmental Screenings for Children (Birth to Age 5)
Wondering how your child is growing and learning?
Our free screening checks:
Overall development
Hearing and vision
Speech and language
Behavior
These screenings are offered by Wichita Public Schools and Rainbows United, Inc., in partnership with Connecting Point.
How to Schedule:
Call Connecting Point at 316-267-3535 to make an appointment for one of the available dates: January 22, Feb 6, Feb 26, March 12 , March 27, April 9, April 24, May 8, May 21, June 19, June 25 or July 16 or 24th.

Derby Arts Council: Veteran Art Show at the Derby Public Library

The exhibit is set to run Aug. 31 through Oct. 22 and will collect works from veteran artists across all mediums (fiber arts, photography, painting, metalwork, etc.) to be shown in the Gathering Space Gallery and display case at the library entrance.

As part of the exhibit, there will be awards up for grabs, with Aug. 4 the deadline to submit entries. There will also be a public reception — and awards presentation — for the exhibit on Sept. 18.

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.

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.

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.

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 67202
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm

Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays

Learn about type 2 diabetes in this 1-hour educational program focused on understanding risk factors, prevention strategies, and practical ways to manage the disease. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

The Summit is a reimagined and expanded evolution of the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference, bringing together business, workforce, economic and community development, civic leaders, and public-sector partners from across Kansas to explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the state’s industries and communities. The new three-day experience includes intensive pre-summit workshops, a welcome reception, classic keynotes and forecast, and new concurrent IMPACT and solutions focused ELEVATE sessions. The Kansas Economic Outlook Conference is still the core event of the summit. Come and enjoy the classic experience as well as the new opportunities to gain actionable insights, tools, resources, and strategies. You will also have the chance to build statewide connections through dedicated networking spaces, an evening in Wichita, and a new conference app designed to support engagement before, during, and after the event.

Learn the basics of building a professional online presence with a LinkedIn profile, developing a simple resume, and more. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.