Preschool Storytime
Stories, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays through April 3, Central Library, 223 S. Main
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays through April 3, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer (children only)
10:30 a.m., Wednesdays through April 11, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
10:30 a.m., Wednesdays through March 28, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas (Cuentos Bilingües: English/Spanish bilingual storytime)
10:30 a.m., Wednesdays through April 4, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
10:30 a.m., Wednesdays through April 4, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer
7 p.m., Thursdays through March 29**, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer (**no programs Feb. 2, Feb. 23 or March 15)
10:30 a.m., Fridays, Feb. 3, March 2, and April 6, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas
10:30 a.m., Saturdays through April 7, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Toddle Time
Stories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; contact the hosting library to register. Westlink Branch Library customers should select only one session. (20 minutes)
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays through April 10, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian, 337-9119
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays through Feb. 21, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, 337-9456 (Session 1)
10:30 a.m., Thursdays through April 5, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th, 688-9361
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 28-April 3, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, 337-9456 (Session 2)

Nursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities and stories for ages 2 and under with an adult helper. (20 minutes)
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays through April 3, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
10:30 a.m., Wednesdays through April 4, Central Library, 223 S. Main
10:30 a.m., Thursdays through April 5, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer
10:30 a.m., Fridays through April 6, Central Library, 223 S. Main
10:30 a.m., Fridays through April 6, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Baby's First Storytime
Music, rhymes and stories for parent one-on-one time with babies up to one year old. (20 minutes)
11:15 a.m., Wednesdays through April 4, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Puppet Shows
For children aged 3-8 with their families. *Starred programs indicate repeat performances. (20-30 minutes)
"Moo Who?": 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.*, Thursday, Feb. 2, Central Library, 223 S. Main
"Ask Mr. Bear": 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
"Ask Mr. Bear":10:30 a.m.*, Wednesday, Feb. 22, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
"The Unbearable Day": 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer
"The Three Wishes": 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.*, Wednesday, March 21, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
"The Three Wishes": 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas
"Three Billy Goats Gruff": 7 p.m., Thursday, April 5, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Family Fun Time: "A Barrel Full of Monkeys: Curious George & Friends"
Monkey around with stories, activities and crafts for ages 3 and up. (45 minutes)
7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

The Power of Words: Stories with Dylan Pritchett
Go on a journey of history, fantasy, culture and truth as Dylan Pritchett weaves African and African-American stories into a fun-packed evening! All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Library's African-American History Month Celebration. (60 minutes)
7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water

Far and Wide: Stories with Dylan Pritchett
We grew up on stories told by Grandma and Grandpa! Make sure you come to hear Dylan Pritchett rekindle those age-old lessons learned which transcend time and place. Bring your children, laughter and smiles as Dylan tells stories of hope, strength and humor! He might play a little music too! For ages 4 and up with family. Part of the Library's African-American History Month Celebration. (45-60 minutes)
1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st
3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th

Make & Take Craft: Follow the Drinking Gourd
Runaway slaves knew to follow the "drinking gourd" north to freedom. Children aged 4-10 will learn how to use the Big Dipper to find Polaris, the North Star, when making their own star finders. Part of the Library's African-American History Month Celebration. (Available six hours)
1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas
1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, Orchard Park Branch Library, 4808 W. 9th
11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st

Obi Gui Gui--How the Coconut Came to Be, and Other Stories From Africa
Celebrate African-American History Month with stories and crafts from Africa for children and their families. Part of the Library's African-American History Month Celebration. (60 minutes)
7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas

Celebrate Red
February is full of red hearts and red roses. Wear something red and stop by anytime during the two-hour program to have fun with all kinds of red activities for ages 3-5. (Available 2 hours)
10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian

Daddy/Daughter Tea
Come dressed like royalty to an afternoon tea and enjoy stories, games, crafts and more for ages 4-8 with an adult guest. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, Jan. 25; call the Rockwell Branch Library at 688-9361 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th

Crafty Kids
Children aged 5-10 may show their creativity by making a craft project (or two!) to take home. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
2:30 p.m., Friday, March 23, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas

Read to Rover
Read to Rover is a program of the Library and Kansas Humane Society designed to improve children's reading and communication skills. Reading to a dog is typically less stressful for a child and a whole lot more fun! Kids will have an individual 20-minute session reading to a furry friend, learn about interacting with dogs, and take part in other educational arts and craft projects. Limited to 12 children, K-3rd grade, per session. Registration required; contact Bonnie at 524-9196 x 218 or email bharrell@kshumane.org. Sessions meet in the Learning Center at the Kansas Humane Society. (90 minutes)
10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside (K-96 & Hillside)
10 a.m., Saturday, March 17, Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside (K-96 & Hillside)
10 a.m., Saturday, April 21, Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside (K-96 & Hillside)
10 a.m., Saturday, May 19, Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside (K-96 & Hillside)

Fossils in Kansas
Dr. Collette Burke, Associate Professor and EEPS (Earth, Environment and Physical Sciences) Graduate Coordinator at Wichita State, leads a program just for ages 7-12 on fossils commonly found in Kansas. You can even make a replica of one yourself--we won't have time to make a real one! Registration required and begins Wednesday, Feb. 8; call the Evergreen Branch Library at 303-8181 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas

Collage Art
Children aged 5-11 will create art in the style of African-American artist Romare Bearden. Collage art is fun and easy to make. Leave one of your creations for display in the Children's Room! Registration is required and begins Wednesday, Feb. 8; call the Central Library Children's Center at 261-8512 to register. Part of the Library's African-American History Month Celebration. (60 minutes)
7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Seussapolooza
Join us for games, activities and more for ages 5-8 as we celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. It is sure to be "Seusstacular" fun. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, Feb. 8; call the Rockwell Branch Library at 688-9361 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th

Make & Take Craft: Puzzled?
Solve your decorating dilemmas by creating your own masterpieces with puzzle pieces, paper and glue. For ages 4-10. (Available six hours)
11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st
1:30 p.m., Monday, March 12, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas
1:30 p.m., Monday, March 19, Orchard Park Branch Library, 4808 W. 9th

Superheroes Book Party
Go up and away with your custom cape and mask! That's not all: play superhero games for ages 7-10. Registration required and begins Wednesday, Feb. 22; call the Evergreen Branch Library at 303-8181 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas

Family Fun Time: "Party Time with Elephant & Piggie"
Participate in stories and activities based on Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie characters for ages 3 and up. (45 minutes)
7 p.m., Thursday, March 15, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Go Green!
Children aged 7-10 will get creative with all things green. Please wear old clothes in case we get grimy! (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Monday, March 19, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian

Fairy Tale Fun
Make crafts from your favorite fairy tales for ages 5-7. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 7; call the Central Library Children's Center at 261-8512 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Gross Science
Icky, sticky and just plain yucky! Wear an old T-shirt and join us for some simple (and slimy!) science experiments for ages 7-10. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 7; call the Rockwell Branch Library at 688-9361 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th

Outer Space Race
Have fun with way-out space stories, wacky planets, and little green men hiding in the bookshelves! Activities are for ages 7-11. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, Feb. 29; call the Angelou Northeast Branch Library at 688-9580 to register. (60 minutes)
6 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st

Craft to Go: Mini Magnets
Come to the library to pick up a packet of materials to make your own craft for ages 4-10 at home! Only simple supplies such as scissors, glue or tape will be required. (Available six hours)
11 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, Comotara Branch Library, 2244 N. Rock Rd.

Who's Curious? George--That's Who!
H.A. and Margret Rey's monkey has been a favorite for generations. Come for a story or two, some crafts, and other fun for ages 5-7. Registration required and begins Wednesday, March 7; call the Linwood Branch Library at 337-9125 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas

"My Weird School" Book Party
Who wants to go on spring break at a school! It couldn't be better than the fun and games with Mr. Klutz and Miss CoCo at Dan Gutman's "My Weird School." Activities are for ages 7-10. Registration required and begins Wednesday, March 7; call the Westlink Branch Library at 337-9456 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Shape Up Your Drawing
Ages 8-11 will learn how to draw and make animals starting from shapes. This event is great for ambitious artists and casual cartoonists. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 7; call the Central Library Children's Center at 261-8512 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Wimpy Kids Book Party
Get in the swim with Greg Heffley's hilarious diaries. We'll have trivia, games, and crafts for ages 8-12 based on author Jeff Kinney's series. Be there or be square! Registration begins Wednesday, March 7; call the Alford Branch Library at 337-9119 to register. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian

Fantastic Flicks
Enjoy movies for ages 4 and up. Bring snacks if you wish. Due to licensing restrictions, titles are unavailable to the media or through the Library's web site. Customers may call the Library for more information. (Times vary.)
2 p.m., Thursday, March 22, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st

Fourth Annual Young Artists' Exhibits
Artwork from area students will be displayed throughout April in celebration of the Week of the Young Child (April 22-28). Early childhood programs help children learn valuable skills for life and school-readiness, and allow parents to work. The Library provides bulk loans and outreach programs to enhance their experience. All exhibits are available during regular business hours.
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Central Library, 223 S. Main
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
Tuesday, April 3, through Monday, April 30, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Comotara Branch Library, 2244 N. Rock Rd.
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Orchard Park Branch Library, 4808 W. 9th
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer
Monday, April 2, through Monday, April 30, Planeview Community Library, 2820 S. Roosevelt

Family Fun Time: "The Three Wishes"
When a shoemaker gets three wishes, will he get happiness for a lifetime, or just plain trouble? Enjoy a puppet show and craft for children and their families. (45 minutes)
7 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas

Not Your Ordinary Storytime!
Celebrate National Library week by enjoying a variety of stories told in a variety of ways! For children ages 3 and up with their families. (60 minutes)
7 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Events are made possible by the City of Wichita, the Wichita Public Library Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library.

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