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January & February Highlights

• Read the Rainbow during the Library's Ninth Annual Adult Winter Reading Program. Read books. Win prizes. 
• February starts with a celebration of African-American History Month featuring storyteller Dylan Pritchett, musician Henry Walker, arts, crafts and more.
• February also brings the return of the Academy Award® Shorts. Save the date for this annual favorite!
• Look for a daddy/daughter tea, fossils and a red-themed celebration in upcoming children's programs.
• Teenagers will want to "know what's now" in social media. See details
• Get computer help, attend talks, discuss books and current events, and much more with the Library's events for adults.
• It's tax time! The Library has federal tax forms available. Find more information about the Library's resources here.

New Sites for E-books, Audiobooks
E-books: The Wichita Public Library offers e-books from OverDrive. Head to Wichita E-Reads to browse the collection, check out an e-book for your Kindle, Nook™, iPad®, or smartphone, and start reading today! (Need help getting started? Here are quick how-to guides for Kindle users and users of all other major e-readers.) Find even more books at the Library's e-book page.

Audiobooks: The State Library of Kansas' new audiobook provider is OneClickDigital. At this time, you will need a Kansas Library Card, available at any Wichita Public Library location. Find more information about how to use the new service at the State Library's Kansas EZ Library page. 

Receive Your Notices By Text Message
Get text message notices about holds and due dates on your cell phone! To add or change the mobile phone on your account, log in to the Library Catalog, go to the Patron Account tab, and select the "Contact Information and Preferences" button. A mobile phone carrier must be provided to receive text messages. (Need more help? See this FAQ or ask our staff.) Text message customers receive a pre-overdue text several days before any item is due.

If you wish to receive text messages in addition to email or phone notices, please contact a staff member on your next Wichita Public Library visit for assistance. [More about notices]

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!

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