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Genre 101: Historical Fiction
2026-06-25 16:00:00 2026-06-25 17:00:00 America/Chicago Genre 101: Historical Fiction Discover how stories bring history to life! Explore the historical fiction genre, learn about popular authors, and preview exciting upcoming titles. Perfect for longtime fans or curious new readers. Advanced Learning Library - Keeney Stevens Board Room

Thursday, June 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 16:00:00 2026-06-25 17:00:00 America/Chicago Genre 101: Historical Fiction Discover how stories bring history to life! Explore the historical fiction genre, learn about popular authors, and preview exciting upcoming titles. Perfect for longtime fans or curious new readers. Advanced Learning Library - Keeney Stevens Board Room

Advanced Learning Library

Keeney Stevens Board Room

Discover how stories bring history to life! Explore the historical fiction genre, learn about popular authors, and preview exciting upcoming titles. Perfect for longtime fans or curious new readers.

In the next installment of our Genre 101 series we’ll explore what defines historical fiction, highlight popular authors, and preview exciting upcoming titles. Whether you’re a longtime historical fiction fan or new to the genre, this program will help you uncover great reads that can transport you to another time and place.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Engagement | Adult Literacy | Adult |

Advanced Learning Library
Phone: (316) 261-8500
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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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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Canva Basics
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
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Excel: Graphs & Pivot Tables
Thu, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Community Writing Workshop
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Little Learners and Screens - What Parents Need to Know
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Center
3D Printing at the Library
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 1:00pm
3D Printer: Prusa i3 MK3S+,3D Printer: Prusa MINI+,Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
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TPOSS: Comic Book Reader's Theater - A Third Place On Second Street Event
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room BC
Screen Free Week: Social Dilemma Film Screening
Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room A
Expand Your Shelf Book Club - Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Microsoft Word - Formatting with Styles, Headers, and Footers
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Senior Wednesday: Jllian Forsberg - Author Talk
Wed, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room AB
Canva: Beyond the Basics
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
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Lunch & Learn - Market Research Using the Reference Solutions Database
Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
WPL Book Bus Stop: Inwood Crossings
Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Introduction to Origami
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
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Mapping Ireland's Records - The Latest One-Click Tools
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room AB
Dungeons and Dragons For Adults - Enter the World of Fantasy Roleplay
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
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Microsoft Word - Mail Merge & Tracking Changes
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Evergy Technology Training Center
Community Writing Workshop
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Create a Mini Bookshelf with Cricut
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cricut Maker 3,Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
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Silent Book Club
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Canva Basics POPUP
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Reading Basics for Adults
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
3D Printing with the Bambu 3D Printer
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
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Summer Sprouts: Planting Community
Mon, Jun 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Dinosaur Dimensions - with Strutz Entertainment
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Conference Center
Tween Cozy Campfire Storytime - Digging Up the Past
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre
Summer Literacy League
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery
Teens Try: Crochet for Beginners
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room
Community Writing Workshop
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Nursery Rhyme Time
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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