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Wichita Public Library at 150

1876 to 2026
2026-09-17 14:00:00 2026-09-17 15:00:00 America/Chicago Wichita Public Library at 150 The public library in Wichita began 150 years ago in 1876. Learn more of its story and view historic photographs from local historian Michelle Enke. Advanced Learning Library - Evergy Technology Training Center

Thursday, September 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Advanced Learning Library

Evergy Technology Training Center

The public library in Wichita began 150 years ago in 1876. Learn more of its story and view historic photographs from local historian Michelle Enke.

Michelle Enke, Manager of Special Collections, will show photographs from across the library's 150 years and tell stories of its development.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Adult |

Advanced Learning Library
Phone: (316) 261-8500
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We're closed Monday October 12
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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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