Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Wilmore, KS. Get involved locally.
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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...
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...
Bring your current project and join us for a fun, creative meetup. It’s a great chance to work on your craft, share ideas and connect with others who love making things. All crafts and skill levels are welcome.
Celebrate creativity and connect through storytelling, poetry and performance. Johnson County Library and Bear Necessities Coffee and Bar invite you to an open mic night on the fourth Friday of each month, where local voices take the stage. Read a poem, share a short story or simply listen while...
Build confidence using English in a friendly, supportive setting. This conversation-focused meetup is designed for English language learners who want to practice speaking, listening and everyday communication while meeting new people. All levels are welcome, and curiosity is encouraged....
Love's Country Store in Pratt, KS off US Hwy-54/400 (Exit Country Club Rd) with fuel and convenience store
Summit Therapeutic Services Group Reservation at Board & Brush Lenexa. 9 of 17 seats available.
Create graphics with ease, for print and digital use including posters, social media icons and banners, and more.? Use free stock photos, or upload your own photos.??Participants?will need an email address to register for a free Canva account. Call (316)261-8500,or visit www.wichitalibrary.org to...
Young writers ages 9-13 are invited to this monthly collaborative writing club. We’ll provide prompts, fun activities and plenty of encouragement to get you started. You bring the creativity. Registration is required for each session.
In his new book, " Beyond Belief ", behavioral design expert Nir Eyal explores how habits are formed — and how we can take back control of our attention in a distraction-filled world. Enjoy this and a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders covering a broad spectrum of genres...
Join us for a fun and relaxed playtime where parents and preschoolers can connect in an open-play environment. Drop in to explore a variety of educational toys and games. It's the perfect opportunity to socialize, make new friends, and have a great time together!
Pick Your Project Workshop (Ages 16+) at Board & Brush Lenexa. 0 of 4 seats available.
The Book Bus will roll down the streets of downtown Wichita with a bunch of our community friends. Come join the sights and fun of Wichita's biggest party! The parade is free. For more information about the Riverfest, click here .
Friendships and communities are built by the conversations that happen around a table. Gather with us to break bread, understand different viewpoints and discuss some of the difficult and important topics at the forefront of our thoughts and in the news. All are welcome at any point during this...
Welcome Eleanor Gardner, outreach and engagement coordinator for the KU Natural History Museum, will give a presentation on Kansas paleontology, including stratigraphy and fossils. There will be real and replicated fossils, and she will share the story of the man who first discovered what is now...
MLS: Red Bull New York at Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park
In this powerful graphic memoir, George Takei reflects on his childhood incarceration during World War II and the lasting impact of fear-driven policies. Blending personal history with civic reflection, the book asks what belonging, loyalty and justice really mean in the American story. Need a copy.
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Come get your blood pressure checked and get stroke prevention information from Ascension Via Christi St. Francis.
**FREE BONUS SIGN** - Pick Your Project Workshop (Ages 16+) at Board & Brush Lenexa. 16 of 16 seats available.
Relax and reduce stress by hanging out at your local library. Tonight we have a special presenter, Stephanie Pierce with Innovate24, answering all those questions about entrepreneurship. Innovate24 is a nonprofit organization committed to driving economic growth in our region by fostering the...
Grab some lunch and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club. You’ll hear about some of the latest and greatest books available at the library, then we’ll go around the table and discuss what each of us has read in the past month.
MiLB Double-A: Tulsa Drillers at Wichita Wind Surge at Equity Bank Park
Obsessed with books? Join other readers ages 9-13 for lively Zoom discussions led by a Library staff member. Each month, we’ll dive into a new title, share ideas, talk about characters and build community through stories. Space is limited, so registration is required for each discussion....
This gentle, all-levels yoga flow invites participants to slow down and reconnect with their bodies through mindful movement and breath. Designed for beginners and supportive for those with prior yoga experience, the class weaves together movement and rest and ends with a reflective journaling...
Need a change of scenery? Once a month, the library Teen Zone will open early at 1:30 pm just for homeschooled teens! Come enjoy crafts, games, and snacks in a relaxed space designed for connection and fun. This program offers a fun way to connect, unwind, and enjoy the Teen Zone before it...
Bucklin Public Library is a public central library in Bucklin, KS. Open 1,456 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,990 square feet.
Master Gardeners Pat Matthews, Duane Horne and Linda Forsberg clarify the language used to understand planting instructions, plant species and other gardening lingo.
For those who need extra help, free one-on-one sessions are available in person at the Central Resource Library or via Zoom. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
Pratt Public Library is a public central library in Pratt, KS. Open 2,484 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 15,000 square feet.
Enjoy a genealogy program and connect with Johnson County Genealogical Society members about your family history research. Free and open to the public. Topics include: May: Search Angel Group: Genetic Genealogist Who Works with DNA to Solve Biological Mysteries – Retta Whinnery June: Church Records.
Hardtner Public Library is a public central library in Hardtner, KS. Open 624 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 1,000 square feet.
Lincoln Library is a public central library in Medicine Lodge, KS. Open 2,418 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 8,500 square feet.
School is out and summer is here! Teens will have exclusive rights to the Auditorium from 1-3pm to mark another school year completed. Celebrate the start of summer with us as we watch movies, eat snacks, and do crafts. From a Super Smash Bros tournament to perler bead crafting, we’ll have it all...
Ashland Library is a public central library in Ashland, KS. Open 2,175 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 6,000 square feet.
For those who need extra help, free one-on-one sessions are available in person at Central Resource Library. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
Registration required to participate with your own device; Watch party in the East Room for those who prefer to participate at the library What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible… was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work,.
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 new book with a staff-led talk and activity inspired by the story. Space is limited so registration for each discussion is required. Copies of the books are...
Get ready to move and groove! This interactive program is packed with fun songs and dance that encourage movement and creativity. A perfect way for kids to burn energy, make friends, and have fun while building important motor skills!
Teens ages 12-16 are invited to this one-hour collaborative writing workshop. Come for prompts, activities and plenty of encouragement.
Join us as we discuss a true crime book and snack on delicious cookies. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration. After the initial registration confirmation email, look for an email from hdpatton@olatheks.org notifying you when your book is ready for pickup. Jan: Out of.
Held every third Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. for job seekers 55 and older. Mature worker-friendly employers also attend the meetings to introduce themselves and share information about opportunities with their companies. Group conversations address the challenges and successes of mature workers....
The Book Bus is a mobile outreach initiative bringing library services directly to Wichita neighborhoods without convenient access to a library branch. This recycled Wichita Transit bus is filled with shelves of books that residents can borrow right from the bus. Stop by to sign up for a library...
Come play chess with a worthy opponent. All ages and playing levels welcome.
In this powerful graphic memoir, George Takei reflects on his childhood incarceration during World War II and the lasting impact of fear-driven policies. Blending personal history with civic reflection, the book asks what belonging, loyalty and justice really mean in the American story. Need a copy.
Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders and mysteries. Free book drawing at each meeting. Registration encouraged.