Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library branches will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:

Tuesday, December 24th

Wednesday, December 25th

Thursday, December 26th

Tuesday, December 31st

Wednesday, January 1st

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle & Turner Library will also be closed on:

Monday, December 23rd

Friday, December 27th

Monday, December 30th

CANCELLED! Celebrating the Life of J.R.R. Tolkien

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Teens, Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

In honor of J.R.R Tolkien's 132nd birthday, The Tolkien Society of Kansas City will visit the South Branch Library to inform us about the iconic author who brought us The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The presentation, titled "Celebrating the Life of J.R.R Tolkien," will run for about forty minutes, ending with an opportunity for patrons to ask questions about Tolkien's life and legacy. Registration is NOT required but encouraged for reminders. Register now to learn more about the man known as the "father" of modern fantasy literature!

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