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Author Event with Kate Quinn

In conversation with Jaime Nix

2026-02-19 18:30:00 2026-02-19 19:30:00 America/Chicago Author Event with Kate Quinn To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Wichita Public Library, the Wichita Library Foundation is partnering with Watermark Books to bring Kate Quinn to Wichita for her new book, The Astral Library! Advanced Learning Library -

Thursday, February 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 18:30:00 2026-02-19 19:30:00 America/Chicago Author Event with Kate Quinn To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Wichita Public Library, the Wichita Library Foundation is partnering with Watermark Books to bring Kate Quinn to Wichita for her new book, The Astral Library! Advanced Learning Library -

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Wichita Public Library, the Wichita Library Foundation is partnering with Watermark Books to bring Kate Quinn to Wichita for her new book, The Astral Library!

The New York Times bestselling author will be in conversation with Director of Libraries Jaime Nix to celebrate her new book, The Astral Library.

Kate will pre-sign all books purchased for the event, though she will not be personalizing or signing any book brought by attendees. While there won’t be a formal signing line, guests are welcome to join the photo line for pictures with her after event.

Three levels of tickets are available:

General admission - $0 Register at watermarkbooks.com

Admission and Signed Hardcover Copy of Astral Library - $38.00 Register at watermarkbooks.com

The Wichita Public Library Foundation is hosting a VIP Meet and Greet with Kate before the Author Event. Tickets are $100 and include admission to the VIP Meet and Greet and the Author Event, and a signed hardcover copy of the book. For tickets to the VIP Meet and Greet, please visit the Wichita Library Foundation website: https://wichitalibraryfoundation.org/authorquinn

Seats are limited, register early!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

Advanced Learning Library

Phone: (316) 261-8500

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We're closed Monday January 19
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Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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.

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