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PAST EVENTS
Wed, Nov 12Advanced Learning LibraryA space to reconnect, reflect, and root ourselves in Black joy, truth-telling, and collective care. Join us for an evening of conversation and community featuring past guests from BLACK in One Piece™.
Sat, Nov 08Left on ReadCelebrate National Family Literacy Month with Storytime at Left on Read!
Thu, Nov 06Left on Read2-Volume Tribute to Gordon Parks' 1950, Back to Fort Scott
Wed, Nov 05Chicken N Pickle - Wichita𝗔 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀, 𝗧𝗠𝗕𝗣 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧.
Fri, Oct 31Tallgrass Film CenterExperience Ryan Coogler’s Sinners in a cozy setting with community, conversation, and light refreshments.
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.
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