Thanksgiving Holiday

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle will be closed on Wednesday, November 27th. All other Library branches will close on Wednesday, November 27th, at 5 p.m. for the Thanksgiving Holiday and will reopen on Saturday, November 30th.

Rescheduled: Celebrating the Life of J.R.R. Tolkien

Program Type:

Developing Skills, History & Genealogy, Entertainment & Culture, Movies, Recreation, Special Events, Speakers

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

This is a rescheduled event that was supposed to occur on Jan 8th, 2024 at 6 P.M. 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 in honor of Tolkien Reading Day. 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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