The Wichita Public Library comes through for us once again with plenty of fun and free spring break activities for kids. There are events for both kids and teens in this list.
All of these events are FREE, but some do require advance registration, so please use the library events calendar to register for those.
Be sure to also check out Evolve – the combined activities guide from Wichita Park and Recreation, Wichita Public Library, and CityArts!
Remember also that the library has an extensive collection of movies you can check out for free! This is a great option if we have a rainy day during spring break.
Wichita Public Library Spring Break Activities for Kids and Teens:
Some of these events require pre-registration. Please double-check so you don’t miss out!
Monday, March 13, 2023
Toddler Explore & Play
10:30 – 11:30 am | Advanced Learning Library
Join us for sensory exploration designed just for babies and toddlers. Activities will build neural connections in the brain and set the stage for pre-reading skills. Children and caregivers will explore the areas of the room together where children’s senses will be engaged with interesting textures and stimulating environments. For ages 2 and under.
Family Storytime
Share a love of stories and learning with children in these storytime sessions aimed at engaging the broad range of developmental stages between ages 0-6.
Imagination Playground
Ever want to create your own playground? All you need to bring is your imagination! Come and use Imagination Playground’s Big Blue Blocks and design, build, and tear down your creations! For grades K-5th.
A hovercraft blows air downward to push the craft upward. Use recycled materials to make your own. For ages 6-12.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child’s early learning development.
Share a love of stories and learning with children in a storytime session that will engage the broad range of developmental stages between ages 0-6.
Share a love of stories and learning with children in these storytime sessions aimed at engaging the broad range of developmental stages between ages 0-6.
Come and create festive dioramas with one of springtime’s most iconic treats! Teens grade 6-12 will use small boxes to design humorous scenes with Peeps. Bring your creativity and cleverness as we mimic the Washington Post’s annual competition. Registration required. Call 303-8181 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Marshmallow Engineers: Tower Builders
How tall can you build your tower using only marshmallows and pasta? Work together as a family or alone to test your engineering skills! For ages 3-11
The Tastiest Puppet Show in Town
We’re cooking up a puppet show to appeal to everyone no matter how varied your taste. There will be fun, excitement, mystery, joy, and could there even be… danger? This program will be fun for the whole family
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Children 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.
Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.
Whether you like to sample new foods or experiment with favorites from home, teens grade 6-12 can come and create this tasty food imposter: Candy Sushi! Registration required. Call 688-9580 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Bubbles float and pop, but do bubbles bounce? Explore the science behind the fun of bubbles. For ages 6-8.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Make your own unique candle by rolling natural beeswax sheets and adding designs. All supplies provided. For ages 6-12.
Cuentos Bilingües/Preschool Storytime
Whether you want to expose your children to another language or they already hear it in the home, enjoy a unique storytime presented in both English & Spanish for children ages 3-5.
Share a love of stories and learning with children in storytime sessions that will engage a broad range of developmental stages between ages 0-6.
Who are some of the people and what are some of the events that shaped our history? Participate by answering trivia and playing games based on the popular book series. For ages 9-11.
A Pete the Cat Mystery: I Lost My Magic Sunglasses!
Our friend Pete the Cat has lost his favorite Magic Sunglasses. We need to help him get them back, and we don’t have much time. Pete must leave soon to drive the bus and he needs his glasses. Join us as we work together to follow the clues to the magic sunglasses. Seats are limited; pick up a ticket at the Children’s Desk starting thirty minutes before the program. For children in grades K-3rd.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child’s early learning development.
Ages 8-11. Come and compete with area youth in a series of 60-second challenges using objects commonly found at home. Expect to laugh, have fun, and win prizes!
Ever created something and thought “wow, that’s the worst!”? Then this competition is for you! All art supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and imagination to see if you can snag the illustrious title of Wichita’s Worst Artist. Registration is required – call 261-8500 or register online at wichitalibary.org. For grades 6 – 12.
Click HERE for the FULL list of Wichita Spring Break events, camps, and activities
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Please note that these are not ALL of the March library events for kids and teens. (That’s a much longer list!) These are just things kids can do at the library during spring break.