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.

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GED Preparation Class

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career, , , Developing Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Kansas City Kansas Community College and Kansas City Kansas Public Library partner to bring to the KCK community GED classes at the Main Library located at 625 Minnesota Ave. KCK.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
West Wyandotte Library
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Room: Storytime Craft Room - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Developing Skills
Event Details:

Older preschoolers will enjoy this longer 6 by 6: Ready to Read program. Stories, songs, movement activities, and free play encourage pre-reading skills. Ages 3-5 and a caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Developing Skills
Event Details:

It is story time at the Main Branch! Start your little ones on their literacy journey and bring your infants and toddlers in to enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with our children's librarian. Older siblings are always welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindfulness and Meditation

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Health & Wellness, Recreation, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
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The ability to self-calm is a powerful tool for managing life’s stressors. Learn how to weave quiet times into your everyday life.

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Mindfulness and Meditation

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Health & Wellness, Recreation, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

The ability to self-calm is a powerful tool for managing life’s stressors. Learn how to weave quiet times into your everyday life.

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Common Grounds Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Common Grounds Book Club is a monthly reading club that meets to read and discuss books dealing with a wide variety of social justice issues.  We read both fiction and nonfiction.  Join us this month as we discuss Killers of the Flower M

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Working Wednesdays

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Computer Training Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job & Career, Computers & Technology, , Developing Skills
Event Details:

Get 2 hours of uninterrupted computer time to: write a
cover letter or resume, search & apply for job postings,
or get one-on-one assistance on job-related tasks. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Whatever Wednesday: Beat Lab

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teens
West Wyandotte Library
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Cultural, Music, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Learn to produce your own music using iPads and music production software at Beat Lab on Whatever Wednesday! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Craftstravaganza

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
South Branch Library
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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Help us clean out our craft closet! We'll be making a number of different crafts that are fun for all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids-A-Cookin'

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: , , Health & Wellness, Developing Skills
Event Details:

Learn how to make kid friendly delicious and nutritious snacks for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids Cafe

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens
West Wyandotte Library
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Room: Craft Room - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Developing Skills
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Cafe!  Children 18 and under are welcome to have an after-school snack provided by USD 500.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids Cafe

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Developing Skills
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Join us for Kids Cafe!  Kids and Teens are welcome to join us for a delicious and nutritous after-school snack provided by USD 500.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Classes with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teens
South Branch Library
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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: , Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Children ages 9-13 are invited to join us for a series of art classes, presented by the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.  Registration is required, please call 913-295-8250 ext. 3 to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Turner Community Library
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Library Branch: Turner Community Library
Room: Bear's Den - Turner Community Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural, Movies, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix. Check out our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/otakuanimecorps This anime club is for teens and older; ages 13 & up.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Video Games, Recreation, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Come have fun with our huge tub of Legos! Kids and teens ages 18 & under can build a little on one super Lego project each week or create a new project each time they attend.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Elephant and Piggie Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
West Wyandotte Library
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Storytime, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Join us for some crafts, activities and snacks as we celebrate Elephant and Piggie!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Citizenship Preparation Classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , , Developing Skills, Immigrant Services
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

The Main Library and Catholic Charities are working together to provide a FREE US Citizenship Preparation Program at the Main Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inglés Básico

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Computer Training Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Language Learning, Developing Skills
Event Details:

Te gustaría aprender Inglés?

 Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de  6:00pm a 8:00pm

en la biblioteca Main.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Night Movies: American Remakes

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

City Of Angels (PG-13) 1h. 57min.

When an angel falls for a mortal woman he must decide if love is more important than eternal peace. Remake of Wim Wenders' 1987 film "Wings of Desire" shifts the locale from Berlin to Los Angeles.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
West Wyandotte Library
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Room: Conference Room B - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Cultural, , Language Learning, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This program is for using English in conversation so knowledge of some English is recommended. It will cover conversation, culture and grammar. The teacher will guide the students in English conversation and educate them as needed.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mad for the Movies: Guillermo del Toro en Español

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
West Wyandotte Library
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Room: Conference Room C - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

We will be watching del Toro's 1993 film "Cronos" starring Federico Luppi and Ron Perlman.  The film is rated R and in Spanish with English subtitles.