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Community Calendar
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June 2008 |
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Radio Disney Live RemoteHelp us kick off the Summer Reading Club with Radio Disney! Join the fun for all ages and get your summer hopping with on-air personalities from Radio Disney (1480 AM) (more)
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Radio Disney Live RemoteHelp us kick off the Summer Reading Club with Radio Disney! Join the fun for all ages and get your summer hopping with on-air personalities from Radio Disney (1480 AM) (more)
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Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove: Live in ConcertFour-time Parents’ Choice Award Winner Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove twice played at the White House Easter Egg Roll. Appreciated by parents for his educational and interactive shows, he always (more)
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Readers’ TheatreChildren aged 3-10 will enjoy helping our library “actors” perform stories from our favorite books. (45-60 minutes)
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Once Upon a Time with the Brothers GrimmBeing a huge fan of fairytales, storyteller Jo Ho opens a world of magic with the best-loved tales of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm for ages 4-11. Hear interesting facts about (more)
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Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Spiderwick AdventuresChildren aged 5-8 are invited to explore the enchanted world of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Create a seeing stone, hunt for fairies and test your knowledge of mythical creatures. (60 minutes)
Craftplay
Children aged 5-7 will make a craft project that they can take home. Registration required; contact the hosting branch to register. (30-60 minutes) (Registration begins Wednesday, May 28.)
Spiderwick SpottersChildren aged 9-12 will learn more about the magical creatures of Spiderwick. Create a seeing stone, develop your own field guide and test your knowledge of mythical creatures. (60 minutes)
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Family StorytimeInteractive storytelling and activities for children aged 2-7 with their families. (30 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Doc Gizmo Science Theatre “Doc” draws from his Gimmicks, Gizmos and Discrepant Science Demonstrations. Come out and allow Doc to engage you in science like never before. (1 hour)
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Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Got Bugs? . . . A Magic ShowCome along with Shawn Reida as he takes you on a fun, mysterious and exciting trip with Reading Roaches, Spooky Spiders, Jumping Junebugs, Amaaazing Ants, and Brown Beetles. Shawn’s magic (more)
Fantastic FlicksEnjoy children’s movies for ages 4 and up and make a movie-related craft. Bring snacks if you wish. Because of licensing restrictions, titles are unavailable to the media or through (more)
The Bug Juice Jamboree with Thad BeachSettle in around the campfire at Camp Bugaboo for Thad Beach’s hilarious, original participatory songs as well as traditional sing-alongs like “Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me.” Thad will perform on (more)
Explorers
Crafts and activities for children aged 6-7, entering grades 1-2. Free tickets available at Westlink two weeks before each program. (60 minutes)
Zoo Concerts - Ashle Pick
Zoo Concert Series
June 12, 26, July 10, 24, Aug. 7, 21
Gates Open: 6:30pm, Concert: 7:30pm
$10 Adult Members, $12 Non members
$4 Member Children, $6 Non member
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The Bug Juice Jamboree with Thad BeachSettle in around the campfire at Camp Bugaboo for Thad Beach’s hilarious, original participatory songs as well as traditional sing-alongs like “Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me.” Thad will perform on (more)
Nursery Rhyme TimeNursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper. No program Friday, July 4. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeNursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper. No program Friday, July 4. (20 minutes)
Bid for BachelorsIt’s time to turn up the heat with some of Wichita’s finest bachelors at the 7th Annual Bid for Bachelors to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas!! Presented by Wichita (more)
Relay for Life - Cancer WalkI am again asking for your help. I will be walking in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, in Wichita, on Friday, June 13, 2008. There will be participants (more)
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Weekend Events - Ashle PicksFrontier Western Celebration
June 13-15
Downtown El Dorado
$4 (Bull Riding extra)
316-321-3088
Wet – N – Wild Days
June 13 – August 8
Fridays, 1-4pm
Sedgwick County Zoo
Included with Admission
KCBS BBQ Championship
Sat, 10am – 5pm
Old Cowtown Museum
Adults: (more)
Bug Jug Construction 101Participants will build a house for bugs and decorate a bug journal for documenting the insects found on a scavenger hunt. Ages 7-11. (90 minutes)
Heartwalk - WSU 9:00amPlease join us for the American Heart Walk on June 14th at WSU’s Cessna Stadium.
http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=249599
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Buggies with a BeatBongo Barry is back! Enjoy wacky bug songs exploring the science and symmetry of insects. Bongo Barry brings his beehive full of drums so ages 3-11 can join in the (more)
Buggies with a BeatBongo Barry is back! Enjoy wacky bug songs exploring the science and symmetry of insects. Bongo Barry brings his beehive full of drums so ages 3-11 can join in the (more)
Accessory Obsession When you hear bags, belts and bracelets, do you think to yourself, “Who could ask for anything more?” If so, this is the program for you. You’ll make only the (more)
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Sweet Treats Sweet tooth sufferers surrender! Celebrate candy in all of its forms through games, crafts and more. Registration required; contact the hosting library to register. (2 hours) (Registration starts Wednesday, June 4)
Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
CraftplayChildren aged 5-7 will make a craft project that they can take home. Registration required; contact the hosting branch to register. (30-60 minutes) (Registration begins Wednesday, June 4.)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Buggies with a BeatBongo Barry is back! Enjoy wacky bug songs exploring the science and symmetry of insects. Bongo Barry brings his beehive full of drums so ages 3-11 can join in the (more)
Artistic KidsChildren aged 8-11 will make a craft project that they can take home. Registration required; contact the hosting branch to register. (30-60 minutes) (Registration begins Wednesday, June 4.)
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Beyond LEGO® BricksThink LEGO bricks are just for building? Think again! We’ll lead children ages 5-11 in oodles of fun activities featuring this classic children’s toy. Registration is required and starts Wednesday, (more)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Family StorytimeInteractive storytelling and activities for children aged 2-7 with their families. (30 minutes)
Money Sense Teens will learn the importance of money management. Receive tips on saving, bargain shopping and more. (1 hour)
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Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Fantastic FlicksEnjoy children’s movies for ages 4 and up and make a movie-related craft. Bring snacks if you wish. Because of licensing restrictions, titles are unavailable to the media or through (more)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
DiscoverersCrafts and activities for children aged 8-11, entering grades 3-6. Ticket required; free tickets available at Westlink two weeks before each program. (60 minutes)
Artistic KidsChildren aged 8-11 will make a craft project that they can take home. Registration required; contact the hosting branch to register. (30-60 minutes) (Registration begins Wednesday, June 4.)
Artistic KidsChildren aged 8-11 will make a craft project that they can take home. Registration required; contact the hosting branch to register. (30-60 minutes) (Registration begins Wednesday, June 4.)
Summer Concerts - Ashle PicksBradley Fair Summer Concerts
June 12, 19, 26 and July 3
7:30-9:30pm
Free
Zoo Concert Series
June 12, 26, July 10, 24, Aug. 7, 21
Gates Open: 6:30pm, Concert: 7:30pm
$10 Adult Members, $12 Non members
$4 Member (more)
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The Bayou Frogtail Stories with Dianna WaiteStoryteller Dianna Waite will introduce children aged 5-8 to the ecology of the Louisiana Bayou with interactive stories featuring Mary Alice Fontenot’s Clovis Crawfish, Christoph Cricket, Bertile Butterfly and Bertrand (more)
The Bayou Frogtail Stories with Dianna WaiteStoryteller Dianna Waite will introduce children aged 5-8 to the ecology of the Louisiana Bayou with interactive stories featuring Mary Alice Fontenot’s Clovis Crawfish, Christoph Cricket, Bertile Butterfly and Bertrand (more)
The Caterpillar HunterBased on the late Steve Irwin, the Caterpillar Hunter has shrunk himself and is pursuing elusive bugs and strange plants in the wild recesses of a common American vegetable garden. (more)
Nursery Rhyme TimeNursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper. No program Friday, July 4. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeNursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper. No program Friday, July 4. (20 minutes)
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Make and Take CraftChildren aged 3-11 will make a craft project that they can take home. (Available 6 hours)
Southern Gospel Concert Firm Foundation QuartetFirm Foundation Quartet Returns to First Baptist, Leon, KS
Return engagement for the Southern Gospel Quartet Firm Foundation will be on Saturday, June 21 at 6:00 PM and will take place (more)
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Scientology overtviewThe Scientology overview is a new dvd we got about about what scientology is and what it is all about. So if you are want to know what Scientology is come (more)
Mysterious Moments Witness a mystery play and then cast your vote to solve the crime. Refreshments served. (1 hour)
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Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
CraftplayChildren aged 5-7 will make a craft project that they can take home. Registration required; contact the hosting branch to register. (30-60 minutes) (Registration begins Wednesday, June 11.)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Puppet ShowsFor children aged 3-10. Starred times indicate repeat performances. (20-30 minutes)
Teresa BachmanTeresa Bachman, a folk music performer and teacher, will perform lively tunes and sing-alongs on banjo and dulcimer. Children aged 3-9 can catch the music bug with Teresa! This program (more)
Teresa BachmanTeresa Bachman, a folk music performer and teacher, will perform lively tunes and sing-alongs on banjo and dulcimer. Children aged 3-9 can catch the music bug with Teresa! This program (more)
Bugaboo and Other Catch PhrasesJugglers Jay and Leslie Cady of Laughing Matters know a thing or two about catching. In Bugaboo and Other Catch Phrases, they are also busy as bees with catch phrases (more)
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Backyard Picnic
Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) and a blanket for an outdoor picnic with stories and games for children aged 3-11 and their families. (60 minutes)
The Good, the Bad and the BuggyLadybugs, mosquitoes and honeybees -- oh, my! Raise your insect intelligence with a swarm of activities related to the good, the bad and the misunderstood in the insecta class. For (more)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Family StorytimeInteractive storytelling and activities for children aged 2-7 with their families. (30 minutes)
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Chocolate Festival Become an expert on the history and properties of this delicious treat. Hands-on activities with chocolate will involve all participants. Registration required; contact the hosting library to register. (2 hours) (more)
Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime
Storytelling, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
Fantastic FlicksEnjoy children’s movies for ages 4 and up and make a movie-related craft. Bring snacks if you wish. Because of licensing restrictions, titles are unavailable to the media or through (more)
Explorers
Crafts and activities for children aged 6-7, entering grades 1-2. Free tickets available at Westlink two weeks before each program. (60 minutes)
Toddle TimeStories, rhymes and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required; and starts Thursday, May 1; contact the hosting library to register. (20 minutes)
Nursery Rhyme TimeMusic, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper.
(20 minutes)
Summer Concerts - Ashle PicksBradley Fair Summer Concerts
June 12, 19, 26 and July 3
7:30-9:30pm
Free
Zoo Concert Series
June 12, 26, July 10, 24, Aug. 7, 21
Gates Open: 6:30pm, Concert: 7:30pm
$10 Adult Members, $12 Non members
$4 Member (more)
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Ashle Picks for Weekend of June 27-29th Square Dance Performance
Fri, Sat: 11am – 4pm
Kennedy Plaza
Free
Raggedy Ann & Andy
Fri & Sat
Doors open 11am
Lunch: 11:15am, Show Noon
$8.95 includes lunch
Chamber Music at the Barn
June 27, July July 2, 3, 4
July (more)
Caribbean CruiseSail away on an imaginary cruise to the tropical island of Trinidad, native home of steel drummer Gary Dee. Music and fun for children aged 5-11. (45 minutes)
Bugaboo and Other Catch PhrasesJugglers Jay and Leslie Cady of Laughing Matters know a thing or two about catching. In Bugaboo and Other Catch Phrases, they are also busy as bees with catch phrases (more)
Bugaboo and Other Catch Phrases
Jugglers Jay and Leslie Cady of Laughing Matters know a thing or two about catching. In Bugaboo and Other Catch Phrases, they are also busy as bees with catch phrases (more)
Nursery Rhyme TimeNursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper. No program Friday, July 4. (20 minutes)
Fantastic FlicksEnjoy children’s movies for ages 4 and up and make a movie-related craft. Bring snacks if you wish. Because of licensing restrictions, titles are unavailable to the media or through (more)
Nursery Rhyme TimeNursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children aged 2 and under with an adult helper. No program Friday, July 4. (20 minutes)
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Fantastic FlicksEnjoy children’s movies for ages 4 and up and make a movie-related craft. Bring snacks if you wish. Because of licensing restrictions, titles are unavailable to the media or through (more)
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Backyard Buggin’: StoneLion Puppet TheaterWildlife photographer Felicia Flash and her side-kick Karma, the elephant, are back from another globetrotting journey and are ready to relax in their own backyard. A peaceful nap under the (more)
Fantastic FlicksEnjoy children’s movies for ages 4 and up and make a movie-related craft. Bring snacks if you wish. Because of licensing restrictions, titles are unavailable to the media or through (more)
DIY Hip Shirts Bring a white shirt (pre-washed cotton) and your love of color for this simplified version of the classic craft of tie dying. We supply the ties and the dyes. Registration (more)
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