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Third Place in the Shire

Tolkien Reading Day

2026-03-25 17:30:00 2026-03-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago Third Place in the Shire Come celebrate Tolkien Reading Day, marking the defeat of Sauron. Listen to music from the ?Lord of the Rings? films. Simply sit and read or try a few Tolkien-based crafts. Costumes are welcome. Alford Branch Library - Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wednesday, March 25
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 17:30:00 2026-03-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago Third Place in the Shire Come celebrate Tolkien Reading Day, marking the defeat of Sauron. Listen to music from the ?Lord of the Rings? films. Simply sit and read or try a few Tolkien-based crafts. Costumes are welcome. Alford Branch Library - Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Alford Branch Library

Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Come celebrate Tolkien Reading Day, marking the defeat of Sauron. Listen to music from the ?Lord of the Rings? films. Simply sit and read or try a few Tolkien-based crafts. Costumes are welcome.

Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day, marking the downfall of the Lord of the Rings (Sauron) and the fall of Barad-dûr.  Listen to music from the “Lord of the Rings” films.  Simply sit and read one of his many books, color, or try a few fantasy-based crafts.   Fans of any and all lore left by J. R. R. Tolkien are welcome.  Costumes encouraged but not required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

Alford Branch Library

Phone: (316) 350-3261

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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Mar 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Alford Branch Library is located in south Wichita near I-235 and Meridian. The building is named for Lionel D. Alford (1925-2000), a retired senior vice president at Boeing who is credited for starting the Kansas Food Bank and known as an advocate for Wichita Public Schools.

Upcoming Events

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Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5
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Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5
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Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Sat, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Sun, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5