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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

Hours
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Feb 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 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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Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5
This event is full

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Sun, Mar 08, 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5,Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Mon, Mar 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5

Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Collaboration Meeting Room 5
This event is full

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