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2023
Wichita Public Library Introduces Family Place Library Initiative
September 14
Wichita Public Library Announces Library Card Design Contest
August 31
Exploration Place, Wichita Library Partner on Maker Faire Wichita
August 22
Local Author Day Returns to Wichita Public Library
July 17
Wichita Public Library Announces 2024 Big Read Wichita Book
June 15
Wichita Public Library Introduces 2023 Summer Reading Program
April 27
Remodel and Expansion Project Begins at Westlink Branch Library
April 6
Little Free Libraries Unveiled in City Council District III
March 23
Evergreen Branch Library Accepting Passport Applications
February 27
NEA Big Read: Wichita Kicks Off March 12
February 21
Enroll for Affordable Connectivity Program at Libraries
February 13
Academy Award Short Film Festival Returns for 37th Year
February 3
Tax Forms Available at Wichita Public Library Locations
February 1
2022
City of Wichita Recognized as World War II Heritage City
December 15
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Returns with Family Concert
October 27
KSDAR Collection Reception to be Held at Advanced Learning Library
October 18
Residents Encouraged to Return Library Materials During Amnesty Week
September 23
Try Different Tech Equipment at Tech Day at the Library
September 22
Wichita Public Library Celebrates Banned Books Week
September 1
Wichita Public Library "FINEally" Goes Fine Free
August 24
iMac Computers Available at Advanced Learning Library
August 15
Local Author Day Returns to the Wichita Public Library
July 26
Wichita Public Library Presents Fall Gardening Series
July 19
Wichita Public Library Partners with USD 259 for Student E-cards
July 14
Dive Into "Oceans of Possibilities" with the Summer Reading Program
May 5
City to Host Evergreen Community Center and Library Ribbon Cutting April 9
April 4
Wichita Public Library Partners with Wichitalks for Big Read Program
March 23
In-Person Academy Award Shorts Film Festival Returns in March
March 10
Alford Branch Library Now Accepting Passport Applications
March 1
Evergreen Community Center and Library Opening February 14
February 8
The Big Read Returns to Wichita, Beginning February 12
February 3
Evergreen Library Temporarily Shuts Down for Move to New Facility
January 20
Wichita Public Library to Host County Vaccination Clinic
January 6
2021
Tell Your COVID Story: Library to Archive Wichita's Pandemic-Era Experiences
December 23
Now Streaming: Wichita Public Library Introduces Streaming Service
December 1
Library Provides New Way for Residents to Access Internet, Technology
November 29
Children's STEAM Learning Garden Now Open at the Library
November 4
Wichita Public Library Celebrates "Kansas Reads to Preschoolers"
October 28
Jaime Prothro Named New Director of Libraries
September 21
Instant Digital Card Lets Wichita Residents Read Free E-books, Audiobooks
September 13
Wichita Library Encourages Residents to Sign up for Library Cards
September 1
Library Encourages Students to Register for Library Card
August 2
Wichita Public Library Presents Fall Gardening Series
July 28
Wichita Public Library Introduces "Library of Things"
July 15
Wichita Public Library Announces 2022 Big Read Selection
June 10
Wichita Public Library Announces Summer Concert Series
June 2
Explore "Tails and Tales" with the Summer Reading Program
May 13
Library Explores Wichita's Diverse Baseball History This Summer
May 6
Community Invited to Help Name the New Evergreen Community Center
April 29
Library Presents Virtual Academy Award® Shorts Film Festival
March 18
Wichita Public Library Presents Spring Gardening Series
March 17
Libraries Opening for "Grab and Go" Service March 8
March 2
Tax Assistance Available for Wichita Residents
February 2
Walters Branch Library Begins Services February 1
February 1
Community Invited to Submit Stories to Library’s Story Dispensers
January 25
'Dr. Ronald W. Walters' Selected for Name of New Library
January 5
2020
Linwood Park Branch Library Closing, Relocating
December 17
NEA Big Read: Wichita Kicks Off in January
December 2
Wichita Public Library Goes Back to Curbside Service
November 20
Evergreen Center to Provide Community Services Under One Roof
November 13
Wichita Branch Libraries Closed Nov. 21
November 6
Library Launches Virtual 'Kansas Reads to Preschoolers'
October 29
2020 Big Read Postponed Until Early 2021
July 30
“Circe” selected for NEA Big Read: Wichita 2020
June 18
Wichita Public Library Opens for Limited In-Person Services Tuesday, May 26
May 21
Wichita Public Library Begins Curbside Service May 11
May 7
Celebrate "150 Years of Stories" with Summer Reading Program
April 23
National Library Week, April 19-25, Going Virtual
April 16
Wichita Public Library Adds Flipster to Digital Collection
April 2
Wichita Public Library Presents Spring Gardening Series
February 27
Wichita Public Library Introduces 3D Printing Service
February 13
Library Presents Academy Award® Shorts Film Festival
January 13
2019
Library Community Storytimes Celebrate African American Leaders, Scientists, Activists
December 30
Library Introduces “Winter Reading Challenge”
December 20
Advanced Learning Library Receives ‘Honorable Mention’ for “New Landmark Library” by Library Journal
December 16
Library Celebrates “Kansas Reads to Preschoolers” Month
October 25
‘Sugar Free Allstars’ to Perform for Wichita Public Library
October 18
Ready, Set, Read! The NEA Big Read: Wichita Begins Sept. 28
September 6
“Local Author Day” Celebrates Work of Authors in Wichita
August 16
Wichita Public Library to Host Jennifer Pharr Davis
July 18
Fall Gardening Series returns to Wichita Public Library
July 16
Wichita Public Library will checkout Chromebooks to customers
June 17
Lab Girl selected for 2019 NEA Big Read: Wichita
June 13
Teen Hackathon at Wichita Public Library Explores Technology, App Development
May 30
Wichita Public Library Announces Summer Reading Program: “A Universe of Stories”
May 2
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