Meet and Greet

Come join us on Wednesday, September 11, for our annual Meet and Greet!

See attached flyer about next week’s Meet and Greet at the Chicken N Pickle.

The time is listed as 5:30-8:30….but don’t feel like you have to be there for all 3 hours….of course, you can if you wish!

Also, it is perfectly fine to bring your spouse/significant other.

We hope to see you there!

Flocktails at the Zoo

Join us for the Wichita Area Library Association Fla-mingle at the Zoo. 

Description:

Enjoy yard games, live entertainment, food and drink at these after-hour events designed exclusively for adults. The event will be held in a different area of the Zoo each month, complete with special animal features just for Flocktail guests.

Food and drink are not included in the ticket price, but are available for purchase. Please note that only the Australia/South America, KOCH, Veldt exhibits will be open during this event. Guests must be 21 to attend.

When: Thursday June 27th from 5:30 to 8:30

Where: Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 W ZOO BLVD, Wichita, KS

Get more information and your tickets here:  https://scz.org/event/flocktail
Spouses welcome!

2019 Annual Meeting

Please join us for our Annual Meeting and Luncheon!

This event will be held at 11:30 am-1:00 pm on May 23 in the Harvest Room (124), Rhatigan Student Center. Lunch is a taco bar ($10 WALA members; $15 non-members; $8 for students in a library program). RSVP required by Monday, May 20 to the Facebook event page. Check or cash only, please.

Membership luncheon price is offered to those who join before or during the luncheon. Membership is $15 and runs from June 2019 to June 2020, although dues for the next year will be accepted at the Annual Luncheon. If you are interested in membership, you may download the form here or complete the form at the Annual Luncheon. Learn more about us on our Facebook page.

Tanner Spring Symposium

Wichita Area Library Association presents
The Tanner Symposium — Learning Styles and Technology

Where: The Advanced Learning Library, 711 W Second St. N., Wichita
When: Thursday, April 18th from 1 pm to 4 pm

Refreshments will be served
Training from the WPL Tech Trainers
Panel with speakers (bring your questions!)
Optional tours of the new library to follow (including behind-the-scenes)

Suggested topics include:

  • Digital literacy needs of populations
  • Successes in Tech Training
  • Pitfalls of youth computer use
  • Ethics in computer training
  • Accessibility for persons with disabilities

See flyer for details.