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Teen Tech: Take it apart!
2026-07-09 13:00:00 2026-07-09 14:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Tech: Take it apart! Ever wondered what makes a clock tick or a computer run? Join us for an afternoon as we tinker, take things apart, and explore the inner workings of everyday technology. For grades 6-12. Advanced Learning Library - Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre

Thursday, July 09
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 13:00:00 2026-07-09 14:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Tech: Take it apart! Ever wondered what makes a clock tick or a computer run? Join us for an afternoon as we tinker, take things apart, and explore the inner workings of everyday technology. For grades 6-12. Advanced Learning Library - Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre

Advanced Learning Library

Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre

Ever wondered what makes a clock tick or a computer run? Join us for an afternoon as we tinker, take things apart, and explore the inner workings of everyday technology. For grades 6-12.

Ever wondered what makes a clock tick or a computer run? Join us for an afternoon of destruction (the good kind!) as we tinker, take things apart, and explore the inner workings of everyday technology. For grades 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Teens Grades 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen |

Advanced Learning Library
Phone: (316) 261-8500
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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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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
Keep It Simple! - Computer Skills for the Beginner
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
Tween Cozy Campfire Storytime - Digging Up the Past
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
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
This event is full
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
This event is full
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
Teens Try: Ancient Jeopardy
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mona Corrin Pike Teen Pavilion
Genre 101: Historical Fiction
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Nursery Rhyme Time
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pokémon Club
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Silent Book Club
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Sun, Jun 28, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Draw a Dinosaur
Mon, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dinosaur Art Museum
Tue, Jun 30, All day
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Baby's First Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 10:40am - 11:00am
Keep It Simple! - Computer Skills for the Beginner
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
Author Event with Tim Bascom - The Boundless Game
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room AB
Dinosaur Art Museum
Wed, Jul 01, All day
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Summer Literacy League
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Dinosaur Art Museum
Thu, Jul 02, All day
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Community Writing Workshop
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Dinosaur Art Museum
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Dinosaur Art Museum
Mon, Jul 06, All day
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Prehistoric I Spy
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Children's Pavilion
Prehistoric I Spy
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Children's Pavilion
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Dinosaur Art Museum
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Baby's First Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 10:40am - 11:00am
Tween Cozy Campfire Storytime - Digging Up the Past
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
ReadICT Book Swap
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room AB
Dinosaur Art Museum
Wed, Jul 08, All day
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Prehistoric I Spy
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Children's Pavilion
Senior Wednesday: The Rediscovery of Etzanoa - With Georgia Zavala, Etzanoa Conservancy Archaeologist
Wed, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room AB
Summer Literacy League
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
3D Printing Basics
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
3D Printer: Bambu Lab P1S,3D Printer: Prusa i3 MK3S+,3D Printer: Prusa MINI+,Evergy Technology Training Center
This event is full
Dinosaur Art Museum
Thu, Jul 09, All day
America250: Freedom in the U.S. Exhibit
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Prehistoric I Spy
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Children's Pavilion
Hoopla!
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Teen Tech: Take it apart!
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre
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