Wichita Public Library has joined the Family Place LibrariesTM network that offers an array of enjoyable and free programs and services for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and caregivers. Foundations for learning are built during the first…

The Wichita Public Library will add three new library cards to its selection for customers to choose from this winter – but first, residents need to help the Library design the new cards. Beginning August 31 and running until 5 p.m. Friday,…

Wichita Public Library’s Local Author Day returns Saturday, August 12 at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. Local Author Day celebrates local writing talent and invites local authors to meet new fans and for readers to learn about…

Wichita Public Library has received a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest for the 2024 Big Read Wichita, coming next spring. The selected book is “There There” by Tommy Orange. This novel grapples…

The Wichita Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back from May 25-August 1, 2023. This year’s theme, ‘All Together Now,’ emphasizes the importance of community and bringing people together. Toddlers, kids, teens –…

Wichita Public Library is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. ACP helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school,…

Wichita Public Library will host Amnesty Week September 26-October 2, 2022 to give customers the opportunity to return long overdue materials and have processing and replacement fees eliminated. This is an effort to reintroduce lapsed customers to…

Wichita Public Library Celebrates Banned Books Week Wichita Public Library joins libraries across the country to celebrate Banned Books Week September 18-24, 2022. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It spotlights…

On Tuesday, August 23, Wichita City Council approved the 2023 budget for the City of Wichita, which includes Wichita Public Library’s initiative to eliminate overdue fines and fees. With the elimination of overdue fines, Wichita Public Library…

Local Author Day Returns to the Wichita Public Library After a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wichita Public Library’s Local Author Day returns on Saturday, August 20. Local Author Day celebrates local writing talent and…

The Wichita Public Library collaborates with K-State Research and Extension-Sedgwick County for the Fall Gardening Series at 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., and Thursday evenings on Zoom. - Pollinator…

Parents and caregivers of USD 259 middle and high school students will be able to “opt-in” for a Wichita Public Library eCard at enrollment this July. Through this new partnership, students will be able to get a card and access the…

The Wichita Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” makes a splash May 31 through July 28 at all Wichita Public Library locations. Toddlers, kids and teens are invited to read books, participate in…