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Summer Reading Starts May 24

For a super summer, sign up for the Wichita Public Library's Summer Reading Program ("Dream Big: Read!") and Teens Read ("OWN the NIGHT") on Thursday, May 24. Ensure a summer full of great stories, free fun, and fantastic prizes. How much will you read?

Whatever Whatever you geek, the Wichita Public Library supports you. ‘Geek the Library’ is a community-based public awareness campaign designed to highlight the vital role of public libraries in today’s challenging environment and raise awareness about the critical funding issues public libraries face. Thank you to the Friends of the Wichita Public Library for bringing ‘Geek the Library’ to our community. Read more about the campaign at geekthelibrary.org. 

Services At Your Fingertips

• Download e-books for your Kindle, Nook™, iPad®, or smartphone at Wichita E-Reads. Find more books and help at the Library's e-book page.
• Find audiobooks to download at the State Library's Kansas EZ Library page. You'll need a free Kansas Library Card, available at all Wichita Public Library locations.
• The 1940 Census is a boon for family historians. Find out more about the 1940 Census, what information is included, and tips for finding your family.
• Need to make a payment on your library account? The Library now accepts credit cards! Learn more about online payments here.

Library Services for a Tough Economy
Looking for a job? The Wichita Public Library has many job and career resources to assist you in your search. Many of our resources are available to you from your home computer as well as during your visits to our libraries. The Library is also a great resource for stretching your home budget. Don't overlook the many ways you can save money @ your library!