Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Senior Wednesday: Keeper of the Plains
2024-04-10 13:30:00 2024-04-10 14:30:00 America/Chicago Senior Wednesday: Keeper of the Plains Erected in 1974 where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers meet, the "Keeper of the Plains" is the triumphant outcome of a collaboration between Kiowa-Comanche artist and designer Blackbear Bosin, the Kansas Gas & Electric Co., and the Wichita community itself. Yet the Keeper is also a triumph of iconic design and its influence continues to grow, finding new expressions in each generation. A Big Read 2024 event, presented by Michelle Conine of the Mid-America All-Indian Museum. Advanced Learning Library - Conference Center

Wednesday, April 10
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-10 13:30:00 2024-04-10 14:30:00 America/Chicago Senior Wednesday: Keeper of the Plains Erected in 1974 where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers meet, the "Keeper of the Plains" is the triumphant outcome of a collaboration between Kiowa-Comanche artist and designer Blackbear Bosin, the Kansas Gas & Electric Co., and the Wichita community itself. Yet the Keeper is also a triumph of iconic design and its influence continues to grow, finding new expressions in each generation. A Big Read 2024 event, presented by Michelle Conine of the Mid-America All-Indian Museum. Advanced Learning Library - Conference Center

Advanced Learning Library

Conference Center

Erected in 1974 where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers meet, the "Keeper of the Plains" is the triumphant outcome of a collaboration between Kiowa-Comanche artist and designer Blackbear Bosin, the Kansas Gas & Electric Co., and the Wichita community itself. Yet the Keeper is also a triumph of iconic design and its influence continues to grow, finding new expressions in each generation. A Big Read 2024 event, presented by Michelle Conine of the Mid-America All-Indian Museum.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

Advanced Learning Library
Phone: (316) 261-8500
Hours
Skip Locations widget

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, May 25 Closed
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 31 1:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
About the branch

The Advanced Learning Library, located centrally in the historic Delano neighborhood, has many specialty services and collections including the Maker Space and AV Studio, local history and genealogy collections, and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library used bookstore.

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Canva Basics POPUP
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
This event is full
Reading Basics for Adults
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
WPL Book Bus Stop: Sundown Parade - Wichita Riverfest
Fri, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
3D Printing with the Bambu 3D Printer
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
This event is full
WPL Book Bus: Riverfest
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Summer Sprouts: Planting Community
Mon, Jun 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Dinosaur Dimensions - with Strutz Entertainment
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Conference Center
Keep It Simple! - Computer Skills for the Beginner
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
Tween Cozy Campfire Storytime - Digging Up the Past
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
3D Printing Basics POPUP
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Summer Literacy League
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
WPL Book Bus: Riverfest
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens Try: Crochet for Beginners
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
WPL Book Bus: KAKE Touch-A-Truck
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Writing Workshop
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Nursery Rhyme Time
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
WPL Book Bus: Riverfest
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
3D Printing Basics
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3D Printer: Bambu Lab P1S,3D Printer: Prusa i3 MK3S+,3D Printer: Prusa MINI+,Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Fashion First Aid
Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Dinosaur Sensory Bin
Mon, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Baby's First Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:40am - 11:00am
Tween Cozy Campfire Storytime - Digging Up the Past
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Keep It Simple! - Computer Skills for the Beginner
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
Dino O'Dell
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Senior Wednesday: Pompeii's Secret Underworld - Documentary Screening
Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room AB
Summer Literacy League
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Teens Create: Stone Mosaics
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Nursery Rhyme Time
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pokémon Club
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
3D Printing with the Prusa
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
3D Printer: Prusa i3 MK3S+,3D Printer: Prusa MINI+,Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Dinosaur Trivia
Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
"Pearls of Peace" with Lynn Salvo - A Biking for Peace Film Screening and Discussion
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room BC
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Baby's First Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 10:40am - 11:00am
Keep It Simple! - Computer Skills for the Beginner
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
Tween Cozy Campfire Storytime - Digging Up the Past
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Art for Self-Care: Making Yarn by Hand with a Drop Spindle
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Summer Literacy League
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
3D Printing with the Bambu POPUP
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
3D Printer: Bambu Lab P1S,Evergy Technology Training Center
Dinosaurs Rock! with Monty Harper
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Teens Try: Songwriting with Monty Harper!
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Writing Workshop
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Craft Swap & Make: Fiber Arts
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Weird "Owl" Pre Party - Third Place
Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room AB
Imagination Playground
Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Baby's First Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 10:40am - 11:00am
Keep It Simple! - Computer Skills for the Beginner
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
Tween Cozy Campfire Storytime - Digging Up the Past
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Summer Literacy League
Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Make a 'Welcome Summer' Sign with Cricut
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cricut Maker 3,Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
This event is full
See all events