Jurassic Jamboree: Summer Kick-off and Dinosaur Parade
Sunday, May 31 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Let’s get the summer fun started with a JURASSIC JAMBOREE! Watch the entertaining Dinosaur Parade and join the dinosaurs inside the library to stock up on your summer reads, summer reading logs and prizes, and everything you need for your summer adventures. IT WILL BE DINO-MITE!!!
How the Summer Reading Program Works:
Free – No Registration Required. Just pick up a starter pack with a reading log.
Starter Packs include: the first reading log, your summer dino-buddy and a limited edition sticker.
- Read, or be read to
- Track it on your reading logs
- Collect prizes
- Repeat weekly
Logs can be turned in starting on May 31st
Check out our event schedule:
Family Fun Nights
All Ages
Tinker Tuesdays
K-8th Grade
Youth Book Clubs
See Event Description for recommended ages
Summer Movies
See Event Description for recommended ages
Summer Storytimes
Ages 0 – 7ish
Tweens & Teens Book Clubs
Special Evenings for Teens & Tweens Only
Teen Volunteer Workdays
Our teen volunteers are RAWR-SOME! They make all that we do throughout the summer possible (and more fun). Teen volunteers decorate the library, add humor and life to entertain the wee ones at story times, assist with events and programs, and create an amazing summer atmosphere at the library.
Volunteer schedules are available at the library.
Volunteens pick their own schedules (including which tasks or programs to work), so teens can help as it best fits their calendars and interests. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian, Jo Brazil, at jbrazil@wpl.org, or call 620-221-4470.
Read & Win Prizes
Submit book reviews all summer to collect tiny dinos and help shape WPL’s collection of books, ebooks, and audio books. Extra review forms are available at the front desk.
Watch out for dinosaurs as you explore the adult fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel, and large print shelves this summer. The friendly dinos will feature fun facts and opportunities for bonus prizes.
America 250: Dig into Democracy
Benjamin Franklin Circle
WPL’s first Benjamin Franklin Circle will kick off in June, meeting the third Thursday of each month at 9:30am.
Benjamin Franklin Circles bring people together to address two goals: improve ourselves and improve our world. Based on his model of “mutual-improvement club,” the Circles meet regularly and use Franklin’s classic 13 virtues to spark discussion about who members want to be and what they want to contribute to the world.
Thursday, June 18 at 9:30am | Sincerity
Thursday, July 16 at 9:30am | Justice
KS 250 Bookshelf Virtual Author Talk
Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00pm
Martin “Mack” Teasley, author of The Real Ike, will discuss his book and Kansas’ influence on Eisenhower’s leadership.
Join our library watch party or view from home!
TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
Saturday, June 13
WPL was selected as a satellite host for this daylong symposium featuring 15+ new TED Talks examining the past, present and future of American Democracy. Click for details & registration.
10:00am – 11:30am | Lunch | 1:00pm – 2 :30pm | 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Come for all or part of the day (lunch provided with RSVP)
Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation
and a shared civic moment.