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You can expect a lot of fun, creativity, learning and exploration at your Wichita Public Library this summer. While the Summer Reading Program is in full swing (learn how you can register here), there are also tons of great programs for all ages to participate in all summer long!
Here is a sample of what you can do at your Library. For a complete list of fun programs, visit their website.
Fun for Kids & Tweens
Sing the Songs of the Little Mermaid
Friday, July 7, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd St.)
Join Music Theatre Wichita for an opportunity to join the world of The Little Mermaid! Children will sing, dance and act out scenes from the film as a group of storytellers. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 4-12
Backyard Explorers
Saturday, July 8, 2-2:45 p.m., Angelou Branch (3051 E. 21st St.)
Strap on a discovery pack and explore the outdoors at your neighborhood Library. Ages 3-5
Tween Breakout: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Thursday, July 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd St.)
Join us as we attempt to break out of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library with puzzles inspired by the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. This program requires a ticket – grab your ticket 30 minutes before the program in the Children’s Pavilion. Ages 9-12
LEGO Challenge
Wednesday, July 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Walters Branch (4195 E. Harry St.)
Complete our LEGO blocks challenges and wow us with your freestyle creations! At this event, be prepared to share blocks and make new friends. Ages 5-12
Let’s Stick Together: A Celebration of Music and Family with Mr. Stinky Feet
Monday, July 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd St.)
Monday, July 24, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Alford Branch (3447 S. Meridian)
Join award-winning kid rocker and author Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove as he celebrates 25 years of uniting communities through music. It’s a rockin’ dance party for the whole family.
Library Fun for Teens & Adults
As the summer fun winds down and you start thinking about back-to-school shopping, don’t forget to put a Wichita Public Library card at the top of your list! Your free library card gives your child access to free books and resources to help with school projects, reading assignments and more.
Teens will benefit from the plethora of online research databases to help with school research papers and projects. There are also tons of great test prep resources available to prepare for college admissions tests and more. Here’s a link to the Library’s “Prepare for a Test” page.
The Library’s website has a huge list of resources that provide homework help to kids, including “Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government” and “The Imagination Factory.” Click here to view more!
Also – if you are a teacher (or are friends with a teacher), you can have them schedule a visit to the Advanced Learning Library downtown! The library offers tours during business hours upon advance request. Visit this page for information about class visits.
