Wichita Public Library - This Week @ All Library Locations for Thu, 29 Jul 2010

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:06:09 EST

This Week @ All Library Locations

ALL WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
Saturday, July 31 - Friday, August 6

All programs, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. With 48-hour notice, the Library can provide signed programs and meet other special needs; call 261-8590 for more details. Many programs are made possible with support from the City of Wichita, Friends of the Wichita Public Library, Wichita Public Library Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities. The summer reading program and related activities are made possible by the Leonard and Celia Levand, the Friends of the Wichita Public Library and many other contributors.

Just a Few Days Left To Enter To Win!
To help celebrate our new Wi-Fi, we're giving away tech-themed prizes, such as a netbook and USB drives Come to any Wichita Public Library, use our public computers or free Wi-Fi, give us your feedback, and enter to win. Learn more about Library Wi-Fi here. Wi-Fi is made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Events for Adults

Monthly Book Discussion Group: Evergreen 1st Tuesdays
"Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See
1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas, 303-8181

Monthly Book Discussion Group: Evergreen 1st Thursdays
"The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James
7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas, 303-8181

Monthly Book Discussion Group: Orchard Park 1st Fridays
"The Blue Bottle Club" by Penelope Stokes
1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, Orchard Park Branch Library, 4808 W. 9th, 337-9084

Events for Teens (Ages 12-17)

FINAL DAYS to Make Waves!
All time trackers due: Monday, Aug. 2

Make Waves Grand Prize Drawing Party
The summer’s big winner will be announced as the grand prize—and many others—are awarded based on the entries for Teens Read. All "Make Waves" participants are invited. Refreshments provided. No special registration for the party is required, just registration in the Teens Read "Make Waves" program. Chipotle is the lead sponsor for this event. (1.5 hours)
6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, Central Library, 223 S. Main, 261-8500

Events for Children

FINAL DAYS to Make a Splash!
Last day to pick up prizes: Monday, Aug. 2

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