Friends of the Wichita Public Library

09/06/2026

Put down your device and read a book to celebrate .
We are closed on Labor Day, but back to regular hours on Tuesday.

09/05/2026

Does your favorite author sport a beard? One of ours does. Celebrating Shakespeare on 2026 . Our collection includes DVDs and books. We close at 2 pm on Saturdays. See you soon.

09/04/2026

Celebrate National by learning something new about an endangered species.

“Look closely at nature. Every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived.” Quote from American biologist and naturalist E. O. Wilson

09/03/2026

Browse our special selection of Comics and Graphic Novels. They’re individually priced and going fast.

09/02/2026

“The only way to do all the things you’d like to do is to read.” Tom Clancy

Attention Clancy fans!
We’ve got your next favorite read. Stop by our Used Bookstore on the first floor of the Advanced Learning Library.

Hardbacks = $2 each
Paperbacks = $1 each

08/31/2026

Celebrating national day on Monday, Aug 31. What’s the best memoir you’ve read?

08/30/2026

REMINDER!
We are closed for Labor Day—Monday, September 7.

08/29/2026

Thank you to Roy Nelson Moye III for sharing his story about the importance of libraries.

“I support our Wichita Public Library, not only for helping me, but also seeing the many opportunities our library system is providing in our community.”

For Roy Moye III, the Wichita Public Library is where ambition finds its wings.

08/28/2026

Check out our vintage caped hero books! Individually priced.