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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

STORYTIME AT HARMONIE'S HOME DAYCARE

10:00am - 10:15am
Children
Mobile Libraries
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Developing Skills
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Join us on the Green Bus for storytime at Harmonie's Home Daycare. Stories are tailored to visitors Kindergarten age or younger.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Developing Skills
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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 "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: Crafts & Hobbies, , Storytime, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
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Join us for Preschool Storytime! Stories, songs, crafts, and play activities engage attendees in early literacy learning with a focus on 6 by 6: Ready to Read principles. This storytime is for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Part II

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Computer Training Room - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Computers & Technology, , Developing Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We'll introduce you to computers in this series of 3 short classes.

PART I - In this class we'll discuss the parts of the computer, some of the terminology, the keyboard and the mouse.

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

Mindfulness and Meditation

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Teens, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Whatever Wednesday: Zine Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
West Wyandotte Library
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Crafts & Hobbies, , Health & Wellness, Music, Recreation, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Hang out with us for some after-school fun! Cooking club, musical activities, art and crafts, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Working Wednesdays

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Computer Training Room - Main Library
Age Group: 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 and apply for job postings, or get one-on-one assistance on job-related tasks.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Nature Storytime

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
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Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Developing Skills
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Come join us for stories, songs, & games about nature-related topics & then share an indoor or outdoor activity with us at our beautiful lake park.

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

Kids Craft: Valentine's Day

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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:

Get ready for Valentine's day by making a present for someone special!

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

Valentine's Day Craft/ Mobile Library/ Blue Route

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Mobile Libraries
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, , Entertainment & Culture
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Join the Mobile Library Blue Route to create a Valentine's Day origami bookmark with us. Bring your creativity!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Black History Month: Tales of Anansi the Spider

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Cultural, Storytime, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
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Anansi the Spider, also known as Ananse, Kwaku Ananse, and Anancy is a trickster who often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the spirit of all knowledge of stories.

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

ORIGAMI HEART BOOKMARK CRAFT AT FOREST GLEN APTS.

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Mobile Libraries
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture
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Join the Mobile Library Green Route in celebrating Valentine's Day with a fun origami craft! All ages welcome. In front of the Forest Glen office from 3:30 to 5:30. 

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

VALENTINE'S DAY CRAFT/ MOBILE LIBRARY/ PURPLE ROUTE

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Mobile Libraries
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture
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Join the Mobile Library Purple Route to create a Valentine's Day origami bookmark with us. We look forward to getting crafty with you! 

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

Kid's Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Kids and Teens are invited to join us for a free delicious, nutritious after school snack every week day from 4:00-4:45 pm on days that school is in session. 

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

Kids Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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Join us for Kids Cafe!  Children 18 and under are welcome to have an after-school snack provided by USD 500.

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
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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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DIY Valentines

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Come make your own valentines just in time for Valentine's Day!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
South Branch Library
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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Conference Room B - South Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Developing Skills, Immigrant Services
Event Details:

The South Library and Catholic Charities are working together to provide a FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South 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
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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: Black History Month

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:

Loving (PG-13) 2h. 3min.

Interracial couple fight Virginia's miscegenation laws, and their case reaches the Supreme Court.

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

Conversational English

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
West Wyandotte Library
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Room: Conference Room C - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Cultural, , Language Learning, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 3
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: Sidney Poitier

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
West Wyandotte Library
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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Entertainment & Culture
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We will be watching Sidney in Stanley Kramer's "The Defiant Ones" from 1958.  The film also stars Tony Curtis.

Two escaped convicts chained together, white and black, must learn to get along in order to elude capture.