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PAST EVENTS
Thu, Oct 23Left on ReadA coworking + strategy space centering Black & Brown creatives. Think loud. Build smart. The only trap where showing up gets you unstuck.™
Fri, Sep 19Left on ReadJoin us as The Blackprint ICT officially launches inside Left on Read. Celebrate this new collaboration with luxury hot chocolate from The Velvet Cup, a curated selection of goods, complimentary snacks, and raffle giveaways.
Sat, Sep 13Left on ReadJoin us at Left on Read as Tony Ballard celebrates the release of Time Alone: From Isolation to Transformation—a powerful true story of survival, redemption, and purpose.
Sat, Sep 06Left on ReadCelebrate National Read a Book Day with Storytime at Left on Read!
Mon, Aug 25Advanced Learning LibraryJoin Dr. Tasha in conversation with three leading Black entrepreneurs—Toni Jones (The Bizy Shop), Tasha Hayes (The Blackprint ICT), and Kori DaCosta (Sun & Prairie Studios & Biio)—as they share their journeys, lessons, and the realities of building business and community in Wichita.
Sat, Aug 09Left on ReadJoin us as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Dr. Mercy Umeri's debut book, Forty-Five Things I Know For Sure: Letters to My Younger Self! RSVP required.
Multiple DatesThu, Jul 17Left on ReadA coworking + strategy space centering Black & Brown creatives. Think loud. Build smart. The only trap where showing up gets you unstuck.™ RSVP Required.
Wed, Jun 25Chicken N Pickle - WichitaA Juneteenth Author Showcase. RSVP not required.
Multiple Dates
Fri, May 30Left on ReadLeft on Read is honored to host Dr. Jon Paul Higgins on tour for Black. Fat. Femme.—a bold, beautiful celebration of visibility, self-love, and truth-telling. RSVP required.
Multiple DatesWed, May 21Left on ReadParts 2–4 of the Therapy 101 series pick up where the library event left off—moving from awareness to action. Each session digs deeper into the real-life impact of grief, anxiety, burnout, and the therapy gap, while offering tools, language, and support for the journey.
Wed, May 07Advanced Learning LibraryTherapy 101 is a 4-part series that makes space for real conversations about mental health in our community. It kicks off with a live podcast taping of BLACK in One Piece™ at the Advanced Learning Library, then continues all May at Left on Read. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
Sat, Apr 26WichitaJoin Dr. Ralita Cheeks for the launch of Cracking the Code: Building Inclusive Culture and Climate. Learn practical strategies for creating inclusive environments in schools, workplaces, and communities—and leave inspired to lead with belonging in mind. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
Sat, Apr 26WichitaCelebrate Independent Bookstore Day with the Wichita Bookstore Crawl! Visit all four participating indie bookstores, collect stamps, and enter to win a curated prize pack full of local literary love. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
Sat, Apr 26WichitaJoin the Wichita Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for a powerful book club discussion of Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. This intimate, emotionally layered novel explores love, loss, healing, and the complexity of Black relationships. Open to the public. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
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