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Teen Book Box Club: January edition

Friday, December 29, 2023
Advanced Learning Library
Mona Corrin Pike Teen Pavilion
Pick up a curated monthly book box at the Advanced Learning Library. The box will include a book to borrow and return, a book to keep at home, and other goodies on a monthly reading theme. 2024 themes: 
Jan. - Solve the case!
Feb. - The water awaits... 
Mar. - March madness

Register online at wichitalibrary.org/events or call us at 261-8516. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration for January's box closes at 6 PM Friday Dec 29. Boxes will be available for pickup starting Friday January 12. 

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WPL Book Bus Stop: Planeview Park

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Offsite
The Wichita Public Library is hitting the road and bringing library services directly to children and caregivers! The Book Bus is an outreach initiative to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don’t have quick access to a physical library location. The recycled bus from Wichita Transit is outfitted with shelves of books residents can borrow from the bus. While the majority of the books are geared towards children, there is a limited collection of popular books for adults. 

Where's the Book Bus today?
Planeview Park
2819 Fees, 67210
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Mac Basics: Getting Started

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced Learning Library
Evergy Technology Training Center
If you are new to Apple’s Mac PCs or MacBooks, this is the class for you. Learn how to navigate your Mac, set up system preferences, and explore the most important features to get started with your Mac. Registration is required; call (316)261-8500, or register online.
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Nursery Rhyme Time

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Rockwell
Meeting Room
Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will also learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development.
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Preschool Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Advanced Learning Library storytime
Advanced Learning Library
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. 
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Baby's First Storytime

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Advanced Learning Library storytime
Advanced Learning Library
Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre
It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months.
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First Tuesday Book Discussion

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evergreen
EverDream Classroom
The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.
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Family Storytime

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Walters
Meeting Room
Share a love of stories and learning with children in these storytime sessions aimed at engaging the broad range of developmental stages between ages 0-6.
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Innovate with Go Create: Introduction to Epoxy

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Advanced Learning Library
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Epoxy is all the rage in home remodeling and in these Innovate With GoCreate workshops we’ll explore and show different ways that epoxy can be used in your own remodel. Attendees will have the opportunity to have hands on experiences mixing colors, pouring and experimenting with epoxy.
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WPL Book Bus Stop: Boston Park

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Offsite
The Wichita Public Library is hitting the road and bringing library services directly to children and caregivers! The Book Bus is an outreach initiative to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don’t have quick access to a physical library location. The recycled bus from Wichita Transit is outfitted with shelves of books residents can borrow from the bus. While the majority of the books are geared towards children, there is a limited collection of popular books for adults. 

Where's the Book Bus today?
Boston Park
6655 E Zimmerly., 67207
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Learning Circle: Professional Soft Skills

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Advanced Learning Library
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Looking to improve your professional soft skills in the workplace? Set yourself apart by getting the essential soft skills—abilities that help people interact effectively with others—that employers value most, from communication fundamentals and being a team player to advancing your critical thinking skills.

Learning Circles are lightly facilitated study groups for learners who want to take online courses together. This Learning Circle meets weekly for 6 weeks, beginning November 7th. Call 316-261-8500 or visit p2pu.org/wichita to sign up.
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WPL Book Bus Stop: Great Plains Nature Center

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Offsite
The Wichita Public Library is hitting the road and bringing library services directly to children and caregivers! The Book Bus is an outreach initiative to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don’t have quick access to a physical library location. The recycled bus from Wichita Transit is outfitted with shelves of books residents can borrow from the bus. While the majority of the books are geared towards children, there is a limited collection of popular books for adults. 

Where's the Book Bus today?
Great Plains Nature Center
6232 E 29th St N, 67220
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Preschool Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockwell
Meeting Room
Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.
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Creating with Cricut

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cricut cutting machine
Advanced Learning Library
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Learn the basics of how to use Cricut Design Space software to create a project on the Cricut Maker 3. Skills such as making, weeding, transferring creations, and cutting vinyl and cardstock will be presented. Registration is required; call (316)261-8500, or register online.
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Wichita Amateur Radio Program: Amateur Radio New Year's Resolutions

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Advanced Learning Library
Conference Center
This will be an audience participation-based program. The moderator will invite attendees to share something new or different they would like to accomplish or learn more about regarding amateur radio in 2024. Cosponsored by the Wichita Amateur Radio Club
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Cuentos Bilingües/Preschool Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Evergreen
EverDream Classroom
Whether you want to expose your children to another language or they already hear it in the home, enjoy a unique storytime presented in both English & Spanish for children ages 3-5.
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Family Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockwell
Meeting Room
Share a love of stories and learning with children in storytime sessions that will engage the broad range of developmental stages between ages 0-6.
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WPL Book Bus Stop: Harrison Park

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Offsite
The Wichita Public Library is hitting the road and bringing library services directly to children and caregivers! The Book Bus is an outreach initiative to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don’t have quick access to a physical library location. The recycled bus from Wichita Transit is outfitted with shelves of books residents can borrow from the bus. While the majority of the books are geared towards children, there is a limited collection of popular books for adults. 

Where's the Book Bus today?
Harrison Park
1300 S Webb, 67207
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Community Writing Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Advanced Learning Library
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Writing is a powerful tool for creativity and self-expression, whether you prefer poetry, prose, or journaling. Join our growing community of writers to learn more about the craft of writing and receive feedback on your own Works-in-Progress. Each session will include a craft lesson applicable across genres, a writing prompt for fresh writing opportunities, and workshop time to receive gentle feedback on your own writing. Register online or call 316-261-8500.
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Inkscape II

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Inkscape logo
Advanced Learning Library
Evergy Technology Training Center
Making Arrangements - The vector power up continues by exploring Layers and Objects, Align and Distribute, snapping, using guides, setting up documents, setting preferences, and rasterizing images. This is part 2 of 3. Must have basic keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is required. Call (316)261-8500 or register online.
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Online Safety

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Advanced Learning Library
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Come and learn how to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe online. An Advocate from the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center will discuss the ways people might use technology to harm others, basics of online safety, and resources that are available to everyone in the community. No registration required.
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First Thursday Book Discussion

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Evergreen
EverDream Classroom
The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.
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Nursery Rhyme Time

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Advanced Learning Library
Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre
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. 
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Toddler Stay and Play

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced Learning Library
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Stay and play after storytime! Did you know playing isn't just fun, it's one of he fundamental ways to prepare your child to read? Join us immediately following storytime each week to socialize and play with a special selection of toddler and caregiver approved toys! For ages 0-2.
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WPL Book Bus Stop: Kansas Global Holiday Market

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Offsite
The Wichita Public Library is hitting the road and bringing library services directly to children and caregivers! The Book Bus is an outreach initiative to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don’t have quick access to a physical library location. The recycled bus from Wichita Transit is outfitted with shelves of books residents can borrow from the bus. While the majority of the books are geared towards children, there is a limited collection of popular books for adults. 

Where's the Book Bus today?
Riverfront Stadium
275 S McLean, 67213
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