Teen Craft and Chat
Bring your current project and join us for a fun crafty meetup! It’s the perfect chance to work on your craft, swap ideas and meet new people who enjoy being creative too. Every month we will have a featured craft.
Classes & Workshops in Almena, KS
Learn something new in Almena, KS. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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Kid Book Club
Calling all first, second and third graders! If you love reading, join us for a fun book exploration. Each session, we'll dive into a book with a staff-led talk and activity inspired by the story. Space is limited so registration for each discussion is required. Please read the book before...
Crochet, Knitting, and Fiber Arts Group
Fiber arts are fine art forms that use natural or synthetic materials—such as fabric, yarn, paper, or thread—to create aesthetic pieces, using artistic expression as much as utility. Popular techniques include knitting, quilting, embroidery, crochet, macramé, and felted...
Teen Book Club
Calling all teens! Come join our monthly book club where we'll chat about our current reads, explore different genres, and participate in lively discussions. Participants pick their next read at each meeting. Get a copy of the monthly book at the Advanced Learning Library's Teen Pavilion....
Open Studio: Sewing
Build skills, share ideas and get inspired at our monthly Creative Threads meet‑up. Bring a project you’re working on — or one you’re stuck on — and get guidance from our sewing instructor while connecting with other makers. Each session features a simple theme to spark learning, from visible...
Stitching Tradition: A Kawandi Tote Bag Workshop Series
Explore the rich tradition of Kawandi quilting in this three-part workshop series led by Sherry Whetstone of InterUrban ArtHouse. Kawandi is a hand-stitched quilting practice developed by the Siddi people, an Afro-Indigenous community in India. Traditionally made from repurposed fabric scraps,...
Mini Makers
Drop in on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for a fun craft you can make and take home! For preschoolers and a parent or caregiver.
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg
Learn the basics of the classic tile-based game that combines strategy, luck and friendly competition. Join American Mah Jongg Instructor, Sara Gilson, in this introductory class as she teaches you the history, rules and skills of the popular game in a welcoming, social environment. Whether you are.
Tween Book Club
Tweens ages 9-13: let's get together to read books, discuss ideas and characters and meet other book lovers! Each session features a new book, a staff-led group discussion and a related activity. Can't make it in person? We have an online book club, too! Space is limited so registration for each...
Book Discussion: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
In " The God of the Woods ", when a child disappears from an elite summer camp, long-buried secrets begin to surface. Spanning decades and multiple perspectives, this atmospheric mystery examines class, privilege and the stories communities tell themselves to live with what they’ve lost. Space is...
Banned Books Week Book Club
Enjoy your freedom to read freely? Join us for a book discussion about a recent target of book banning: M aus: A Survivor's Tale #1 by Art Spiegelman. This critically-acclaimed graphic novel is Spiegelman's compelling retelling of his father Vladek’s life story, that of a middle-class Polish...
STEMusic Live!
Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert! Dive into a world where music meets STEM education. From mind-blowing experiments to math problem-solving, coding dances, airplane flying and even rocket launches, this event has it all. Hosted by the one and only Roy Moye III, aka "The Singing...
Beginning Genealogy Classes
Join our Beginning Genealogy series to learn the basics of tracing your family history! Explore essential skills such as building a family tree, using online resources, understanding records and preserving your discoveries. Perfect for beginners ready to start their journey into the past. Class...
Intro to Soldering
Learn to wield a soldering iron like a pro as we guide you through safety basics, solder on copper tape and solder a light-up badge. No previous experience required — just bring your curiosity and your can-do attitude. Let’s light up the Library together! This program is intended for ages 13 and...
Make & Take: Mini Lid Banjos
Bring together household items and your imagination to create a banjo small enough for your pocket! This is a drop-in craft for ages 4-11.
Online Author Talk with Veronica Roth
Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young...
Teen Vibes
Each week, we’ll mix it up with a variety of activities - whether it’s board games, quiz shows, video games, crafts, or food nights! It’s all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with friends in a relaxed and creative space.
Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time
An active program of songs, classic rhymes and fingerplays to introduce your little one to the sounds of rhymes and music to give them a head start on language learning. Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket at the...
Freedom to Read Buttons
Celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week by making and proudly wearing a one-of-a-kind button created by you. Come and go.
Creation Station
Join us each week for a fun, hands-on crafting activity! At Creation Station, kids can drop in to make a new craft every week.
Middle School Advisory Board
Snacks are provided! Contact Teen Services Librarian Lexi Ternes (aternes@wichita.gov) for additional info. For grades 6-8.
New to Medicare
New to Medicare? We’re here to help you feel confident and informed before you enroll! Whether you’re turning 65, retiring, or becoming eligible for Medicare through disability, join Family and Community Wellness Agent and Senior Health Insurance Counselor for Kansans Joy Miller from Johnson County.
Tween Vibes
Each week, we’ll mix it up with a variety of activities - whether it’s board games, quiz shows, video games, crafts, or food nights! It’s all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with friends in a relaxed and creative space. This program is for ages 9-12.
Lenora Public Library
Lenora Public Library is a public central library in Lenora, KS. Open 884 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 1,564 square feet.
Agra/F Lee Doctor Library
Agra/F Lee Doctor Library is a public central library in Agra, KS. Open 728 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 1,800 square feet.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Monthly meeting for Teen Advisory Board members to discuss upcoming programming, volunteer opportunities, collection suggestions, and more. Snacks are provided! Contact Teen Services Librarian Lexi Ternes (aternes@wichita.gov) for additional info. For grades 6-12.
Jennings City Library
Jennings City Library is a public central library in Jennings, KS. Open 402 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 480 square feet.
Walk and Read at Strang Park
The Walk and Read at Strang Park is posted year-round in partnership with Johnson County Library, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the City of Overland Park. This initiative features two stories displayed along a paved path behind Central Resource Library at Strang Park ....
Kensington Community/School Library
Kensington Community/School Library is a public central library in Kensington, KS. Open 2,084 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 1,721 square feet.
3D Printing Basics
See the library’s Bambu and Prusa printers in action. This is the first of three steps to become certified to use our 3D Printers. Older children are welcome with adult supervision, but users must be 14 years or older to be certified to print on their own. Call (316)261-8500 or visit...
Stockton
Stockton is a public central library in Stockton, KS. Open 2,080 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 5,700 square feet.
Nursery Rhyme Time
Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development.
Graham County Public Library
Graham County Public Library is a public central library in Hill City, KS. Open 2,080 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 6,440 square feet.
Kirwin City Library
Kirwin City Library is a public central library in Kirwin, KS. Open 1,352 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 1,000 square feet.
Teen Side Quest Fridays
Every Friday is a different adventure fueled by snacks. Teen Side Quest Fridays is a drop-in program with a new theme every week. Open to all teens, no registration required! Weekly Themes: Week 1: Crafternoon with monthly themed projects Week 2: Table Top Games Week 3: Video Games Week 4: Anime...
R.E.A.D. to a Pet with Pets for Life
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program enhances children’s reading and communication skills through a unique approach: reading to a registered therapy dog or cat. These animals volunteer alongside their owner/handlers as a team. Get a ticket when you arrive and wait your turn to...
Writer's Block
Got a case of writer's block? Come to this monthly drop-in writing program where you'll receive a fresh prompt, put pen to paper and share your work in a welcoming community of fellow writers. No experience necessary. No judgment. Just words on a page and good company. Show up, write something and..
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