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Learn the story behind L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" & how it has impacted Kansas culture from museum curator Chris Glasgow. Funding for this program was provided by Humanities Kansas.
If you’re from Kansas, you’ve surely encountered plenty of Wizard of Oz jokes and quips. Where’s Dorothy? You’re not in Kansas anymore! I’m melting! But what you may not know is the fascinating story behind L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This talk explores the unique appeal of this first truly American fairy tale, and its legacy on our culture from speech, to music, to media. This presentation pulls back the curtain on Baum’s crowning achievement. Presented by Chris Glasgow.
The Westlink Branch Library is located in west Wichita near Central & Tyler. Westlink's outdoor children's area features Anji Play, an early childhood education approach that centers around True Play, a style of learning that emphasizes self-directed, open-ended discovery through play.