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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...
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...
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...
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 ....
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...
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...
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.
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.
Learn and develop Pokémon skills in our friendly, inclusive space! Players aged 6-14 can learn strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through their passion for Pokémon. No prior experience required! Learn to build your own deck, try our Battle Academy set, or just chill...
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...
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.
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..
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.
Snacks are provided! Contact Teen Services Librarian Lexi Ternes (aternes@wichita.gov) for additional info. For grades 6-8.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Get revved up for a fun round of bingo with categories inspired by books, music and more. Bring your friends or family and compete for bragging rights (and some prizes). It’s bingo, Library-style!
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...
In this project-based class, we will use Design Space, the program for the Cricut Maker 3, to cut out a pattern for a small pillow. We will also explore the basics of applying heat transfer vinyl to create a small design on the pillow. Finally, we will use the Janome sewing machine to assemble the..
Attention teen writers! Join our monthly Teen Creative Writing Club where we’ll share ideas, try creative prompts, and explore different styles of writing in a fun and relaxed setting. Whether you love poetry, storytelling, journaling, or are just looking to get more creative, all experience...
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...
Make a beautiful bookmark using color diffusing paper for a tie-die effect. This is a drop in craft for ages 4-11.
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,...
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.
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...
Safeguard and share your family history by converting photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes, and documents into digital formats at the JCGS Memory Lab, located in the Genealogy area of Central Resource Library. Running this fall from Sept. 1 through Dec. 19, the Lab provides specialized equipment...
Join us for Thrive Together: Family Resource Fair, where families with infants and toddlers ages 0–2 can connect with local organizations, learn about valuable support services and receive material resources for their little ones. This community-focused event is designed to help families discover...
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....
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...
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...
Join us for a genealogy program and connect with JCGS members about your research and family history. The meetings are free and open to the public, held in the Carmack Community Room at Central Resource Library. Upcoming topics include: September: Quilting and Genealogy: Stitching Together the...