Preschool Storytime
Stories, fingerplays, and more for children aged 3-6. (30 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, June 12-July 24, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, June 12-July 24, Orchard Park Branch Library, 4808 W. 9th
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, June 13-July 25, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, June 13-July 18, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas (Cuentos Bilingües –- Bilingual storytime in English and Spanish)
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, June 13-July 25, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th 
* 10:30 a.m., Fridays, June 15-July 27, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, June 20-July 25, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Toddle Time
Stories, rhymes, and motion activities for 2-year-olds with an adult helper. Registration required, beginning Tuesday, May 1; call the library to register. (20 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, June 12-July 24, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
* 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, June 14-July 26, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th 
* 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, June 19-July 24, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Fun with Spanish
Children will have fun learning more about through this story and language program from Spanish Horizons. For children ages 5-11; parents welcome. (30-45 minutes)
* "Animals": 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas (Registration required and begins Wednesday, May 30; call 337-9125)
* "Colors": 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st (Registration required and begins Wednesday, May 30; call 688-9580)
* "Numbers": 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 6, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th (Registration required and begins Wednesday, June 20; call 688-9361)
 
Nursery Rhyme Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for children ages 2 and under with an adult helper. (20 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, June 12-July 24, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th 
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, June 13-July 25, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, June 14-July 26, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, 337-9456
* 10:30 a.m., Fridays, June 15-July 27, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 10:30 a.m., Fridays, June 15-July 27, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Puppet Show: "The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza"
A delicious retelling of the traditional tale for children ages 3-8 with families. (30 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Artistic Kids
Children ages 9-11 will make a craft project that they can take home. Registration required and begins Wednesday, May 30; call 688-9361. (60 minutes)
* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th

Family Pajama-rama Night
Families of all shapes and sizes are welcome to join in the fun. So pull on your pajamas and enjoy books, songs, games, and a craft sure to delight ages 3 and up. (45 minutes)
* 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, June 12-July 17, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st
* 6:45 p.m., Thursday, June 14, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas
* 6:45 p.m., Thursday, July 12, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas

Take Home Craft: String of Stars
Children ages 4-10 can pick up a packet of materials to make their own string of stars at home. Only simple supplies such as scissors, glue or tape will be required. (Available 6 hours)
* 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, Comotara Branch Library, 2244 N. Rock Rd.

Baby's First Storytime
Even if babies are not yet walking, their brains are absorbing knowledge! Put Baby in your lap and enjoy music, rhymes and stories together for newborns to nine months. (20 minutes)
* 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays, June 13-July 25, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Fantastic Flicks
Bring your own refreshments and enjoy an animated movie for ages 4 and up on the big screen. Due to the Library's licensing agreement, titles may not be shared on the web or in the media. Please call or visit the library for details. (About 90 minutes)
* 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 14, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th

Dance Away
Children ages 1-5, and their adult helpers, dance to toddler tunes and golden oldies. (45 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 18, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Let's Move: Dream Edition
Wear your pajamas for nighttime fun in the morning. Young children aged 1-4 will have fun dancing, playing games, and doing activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (60 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Let's Get Moving
Children aged 2-5 will have fun dancing to favorite older toddler tunes as well as some new ones. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required and starts Wednesday, June 13; call 688-9361. (30 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 25, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th 

Puppet Show: "The Case of the Disappearing Books"
Someone has been taking a bite out of the books in the library! Join Pig, a wannabe detective, as he gets to the bottom of this mystery. For children ages 3-8 and their families. (30 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Take Home Craft: Clothespin Butterfly
Children ages 4-10 can pick up a packet of materials to make their own clothespin butterfly at home. Only simple supplies such as scissors, glue or tape will be required. (Available 6 hours)
* 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, Comotara Branch Library, 2244 N. Rock Rd.

Exploring the Solar System
Learn more about our sun, moon, and planets from Lake Afton Observatory expert Greg Novacek. For children ages 7 and up with their families. (45-60 minutes)
* 7 p.m., Monday, July 23, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian

Movie Under the Stars
Come see an animated movie under our stars that's fun for all ages. Bring your own pillows, blankets and snacks. Drinks will be provided. After the movie, do a related craft. Due to the Library's licensing agreement, titles may not be shared on the web or in the media. Please call or visit the library for details. (About 105 minutes)
* 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Puppet Show: "Poppy the Panda"
Poppy the fussy panda will not go to bed until he has something just right to wear! For children ages 3-8 and their families. (30 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas

Puppet Show: "The Princess Who Could Not Cry"
In order to break the laughing spell put on the princess by the evil fairy, the princess must cry. But there's a problem: she laughs at everything! Come find out how the spell is finally broken. For children ages 3-8. (30 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th 
* 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th

Crocodile and Hen: A Puppet Presentation
How can Crocodile eat Hen when she calls him brother? Enjoy singing, jokes and more fun for children ages 3-8 with their families in this show based on an African folktale and presented by Anitra Steele. (30 minutes)
* 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st

Deep in Dingle Dell: A Puppet Presentation
Little Ricky must brave the dark and scary Dingle Dell to fetch a Woozlebird egg for his grandfather. Will he find one? This puppet show is for ages 3-8 with their families and presented by Anitra Steele. (30 minutes)
* 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 27, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

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

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