Please join WALA for a tour of the Newton Public Library with dinner at Back Alley Pizza following. The new library has much to see, including a children’s learn-play-grow area, teen game zone, digital access lab, and more!
Newton Public Library
223 E 7th St., Newton, KS 67114
March 6th, 2025, at 5:30 PM
See flyer: http://walaks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WALA_Library_Tour_2025.jpg
The Hesston Public Library is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and community-focused leader to serve as our next Library Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a vibrant library with strong community ties, an outstanding team, and the support needed to make a meaningful impact.
About Hesston Public Library:
Hesston Public Library is a cornerstone of our community of 3,500, dedicated to fostering lifelong learning, creativity, and connection. We are proud of our recent growth, including increased support from the city, which has allowed us to expand our team to five librarians, and a new programming coordinator bringing our team to 11. Our library thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for serving the diverse needs of our patrons.
What We Offer:
For full description, please see visit the Hesston Public Library webpage https://hesston.scklslibrary.info/ .
Resumes and cover letters may be submitted to hesstonpubliclibrary@gmail.com.
Jackie Nelson, Director
Hesston Public Library
300 N Main
620-327-4666
PO Box 640
Hesston, KS 67062
You’re invited to the 2024 Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Wichita Area Library Association!
Tuesday, November 19th
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Advanced Learning Library
711 W. 2nd St.
Wichita, KS 67203
Speaker: Denise Neil, Wichita Eagle
RSVP to Melissa Emo, WALA President by Friday, November 8th:
wichitaarealibraryassoc@gmail.com
Funded in part by the cooperating member libraries of the South Central Kansas Library System
Join WALA for our September Meet and Greet! Snacks included!
When: 5:30 PM, Monday, September 23rd
Where: Park City Public Library, 2107 East 61st St. N., Park City, KS 67219
WALA will be having a social summer event on Tuesday, July 16th, at Twilight Tuesday at Sedgwick County Zoo. Meet us by the live music at 5:30 PM. Admission is $5.00. See detailed information on Twilight Tuesdays or download the flyer.
Our second summer event will be Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop at Botanica, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 13th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance. See details about Botanica event or download the flyer.
Save the date: Join us for the WALA Annual Meeting and luncheon and to hear from our guest author speaker, Mike Everhart, a Kansas Paleontologist.
We will also be voting in our 2024 new board members and hearing the yearly WALA recap! See flyer for details.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
1 1 : 0 0 A M – 1 : 0 0 P M
Lodge in Warren Riverview Park, 321 W. Mkt St., Derby, KS 67037
The 2024 Tanner Spring Symposium will take place at Andover Public Library on April 23rd from 1-4 PM. This year’s theme is on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Food and drinks (including coffee) will be provided.
Come join us at the Sandbox in Derby!
September 19th, 5:30 to 8:00 PM
2412 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037
Delicious food and drink options
Open play – volleyball available 6:00 to 9:00 PM ($5 per player)
This is a great event to learn more about Wichita Area Library Association, meet the board, and network with fellow local librarians as we start the year off right! Please share with your library friends. Reminder, family and friends welcome too.
Join WALA for the Final Friday Food Truck Rally on Friday, July 28th.
Enjoy: Various local food trucks at Wichita Boathouse and music after at Old Town Square.
Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St.
Old Town Square, E. 2nd St. N.
Food from 5:00-7:30 PM. Music starts at 8:00 PM
Join WALA for Singo on Tuesday, August 15th, 5:30-8:30 PM
It’s like Bingo but with song lyrics instead of numbers.
Chicken N Pickle
Come enjoy food, drinks, and then play some Singo to win prizes!
