Kickoff: Dinosaur Dimensions
Watch dinosaurs come to life at our Summer Reading Kickoff, Dinosaur Dimensions with Curt Strutz on Friday, June 5th at 5:30 pm at Iron Clad.
Dinosaur Dimensions features audience involvement, a collection of four animatronic puppets, and an adventure story. Plus, there is an opportunity to meet the dinosaurs after the show!
All ages welcome. Questions? Email childrens@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Join our fun-filled events each week for Summer Reading: Unearth a Story! Pick up a reading log beginning Tuesday, May 26th to set your summer reading goals and win prizes!
Visit the Children’s page for more information about book club and other programs happening this summer.
Questions? Email childrens@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Movie Mondays
Come to the Library on Mondays at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm for a different movie each week! Curious what we’re showing? Visit the Library to find out.
All movies are rated G or PG.
Shows run from June 1st through July 27th.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions? Email childrens@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Elementary Adventures
Join us each Wednesday at 10:30 am for a new, fun-filled event at the Wamego Public Library this summer! We can’t wait for you to meet our special guests. No registration required!
Programs are for K –5th grade.
Questions? Email childrens@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Habitat Building: Wednesday, June 10th • 10:30 am @ Wamego Public Library. Create your own dinosaur habitat with building materials.
Flint Hills Discovery Center: Wednesday, June 17th • 10:30 am @ Wamego Public Library. Join us as we learn about dinosaurs with Flint Hills Discovery Center!
Sunset Zoo: Wednesday, June 24th • 10:30 am @ Wamego Public Library. Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Sunset Zoo and learn about animal habitats.
MAD Science: Wednesday, July 1st • 1:30 pm @ Iron Clad. Come experience interactive, larger-than-life science experiments.
Milford Nature Center: Wednesday, July 8th • 10:30 am @ Wamego Public Library. Milford Nature Center volunteers will bring live animals and intriguing artifacts for us to explore.
Storytime at the Park
Join us on Thursdays at 10:30 am for outdoor Storytime in Wamego City Park, near the bandstand, from June 4th-July 16th.
We’ll have stories, songs, rhymes, therapy dogs, and dinosaur book giveaways to encourage your littlest readers. Storytime content is geared toward 2- to 5-year-olds, but all are welcome!
Note: Storytime will be held at Wamego Public Library on Thursday, July 2nd.
Questions? Email childrens@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Scavenger Hunt
Stop by the Wamego Public Library to pick up your Scavenger Hunt form between Monday, June 1st and Monday, July 13th!
Visit different businesses in downtown Wamego, find the poster, and fill in the creature. Return the completed form by Monday, July 13th to enter our raffle basket drawing and receive a pack of Read Along Book Trading Cards. Complete the off-Lincoln bonus section to get an extra raffle ticket.
Winners will be announced at the Summer Reading Finale on Wednesday, July 15th!
For pre-k–5th grade.
Questions? Email childrens@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Are you ready for summer? Join Kylee each week for a variety of summer programs! Pick up a reading log starting on Tuesday, May 26th, and start logging your minutes. The top three readers will win a prize at the end of the season!
EVERYONE WHO TURNS IN THEIR LOG BETWEEN JULY 20th AND JULY 31st GETS A FREE BOOK!
Visit the Teen Program page for regularly scheduled programs such as our Monday Hangout, Anime Club, and Middle School Book Club.
Programs are for grades 6-12.
Got any questions? Contact Kylee at ya@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Fishing with the Biswells: Wednesday, June 10th • 1:30 pm @ Wamego City Park Pond. Join us as we learn about fishing with Tammy and Dennis Biswell! Supplies will be provided, or bring your own.
Dino Dough: Wednesday, June 17th • 1:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Join us as we create our own fossils! Make a keepsake an ornament, or a gift for a friend.
Backyard Fossils: Wednesday, June 24th • 1:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Local fossil enthusiast Dennis Biswell will bring real specimens from near and far, and dig into the fossil history right here in our community. Registration is required, and opens Wednesday, June 10th at 10:00 am.
MAD Science: Wednesday, July 1st • 1:30 pm @ Iron Clad. Bring the whole family and join us as we experience interactive, larger-than-life science experiments!
Snacks! Snacks! Snacks: Wednesday, July 8th • 1:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Join us as we learn about and try a unique mix of snacks!
Teen (and Adult) Trivia Night
Grab a team of 4-5 pals (teens, adults, or a mix) and join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:30 pm for a fun evening of trivia and friendly competition!
Captains, please register your team here beginning Tuesday, June 9th at 10:00 am.
For 6th grade and up.
Questions? Contact Kylee at ya@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Teen Finale: Bedrock Bowling
For our final event of the summer, we’ll be meeting up at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 17th at Lincoln Street Lanes. Join us for pizza, soda, treats, and bowling as we celebrate the end of this year’s summer reading program!
This event is free to attend. Registration is required and opens Thursday, July 2nd at 10:00 am.
For grades 6-12.
Questions? Contact Kylee at ya@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Summer reading isn’t just for kids!
You, too, can earn prizes by attending classes and filling out a reading log.
Pick up your log at the library beginning Tuesday, May 26th, and check the following schedule for programs and classes geared towards adults.
Visit the Adult Programs page for upcoming events, such as Book Club, our ongoing Kansas Folklife Series, and – new this year – a (Pub)lic Library Crawl!
Craft classes are for ages 18+.
Questions? Contact Kelley at info@wamegopubliclibrary.com
Friends of the Kaw River Cleanup: Saturday, June 6th • 10:00 am at Wamego Boat Ramp. Join us as we team up with Friends of the Kaw and the Kreider family to help keep our Kansas River clean! Ages 8+.
Book Club: Monday, June 8th • 12:00 noon. Join our monthly book discussion of You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe.
Adult Craft Class – American Flag Cutting Board: Thursday, June 11th at 5:30 pm • Saturday, June 13th at 9:30 am @ Wamego Public Library. Enjoy making a patriotic decoration. Registration is required and opens Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 am. Register here for Thursday and here for Saturday class. Ages 18+ only.
Adult and Teen Trivia Night: Tuesday, June 23rd • 5:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Bring your best team for a fun evening of trivia. Team captains, register here beginning Tuesday, June 9th at 10:00 am. For 6th grade and up.
Let’s Dance! Traditional Dance in Kansas: Wednesday, June 24th • 5:30 pm. Join us for a free presentation by Derrick Doty as we learn about the history of dance in Kansas. Part of the Humanities Kansas: Kansas Folklife Series. Recommended for ages 18+.
Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills: Thursday, June 25th • 5:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Join us for a free presentation by Rex Buchanan to learn about the history of prehistoric carvings in Kansas. Part of the Humanities Kansas Speakers Series. Recommended for ages 18+
Feature Film: Tuesday, June 30th • 1:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Come watch a historical movie that has won 11 Tonys including Best Musical. What could it be? Visit the Library to find out!
Native American Ribbonwork Traditions: Thursday, July 9th • 5:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Join us for a free presentation by Jancita Warrington of the Menominee and Potawatomi tribes, to learn about the rich cultural tradition of woodland ribbonwork. Part of the Humanities Kansas: Kansas Folklife Series. Recommended for ages 18+.
Adult Class – Beaded Felt Bowl: Saturday, July 11th at 9:30 am • Tuesday, July 14th at 5:30 pm @ Wamego Public Library. Learn how to make a beaded felt bowl. Registration is required and opens on Friday, June 26th at 10:00 am. Register here for Saturday and here for Tuesday class. Ages 18+ only.
Book Club: Monday, July 13th • 12:00 noon. Join our monthly book discussion of Valiant Ambition by Nathaniel Philbrick.
President Eisenhower: Thursday, July 16th • 5:30 pm. Join us as Bill Nicks, historical impressionist, presents General President Dwight D. Eisenhower. All ages welcome.
Recipe Club
Whether you’re a foodie or just interested in trying something new, Recipe Club is for you! Present your reading log each Monday in June to receive your weekly recipe kit, which includes the featured ingredient, recipes, and a bit of history.
Post a picture of your dish (huge success or epic fail!) on the Library’s social media (Facebook or Instagram) @wamegopubliclibrary using #wplspiceclub
This program is for adults only. Kits will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Contact Kelley at info@wamegopubliclibrary.com