Mobile Library Stop Canceled

The Mobile Library Stop at Harmony Heights on Thursday, June 12, is canceled due to construction work in the area.  We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Mobile Library Stop Paused

The Mobile Library stop at Blackbird Apts is paused until further notice.

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The Future of Central Avenue Bridge a Vision Study Exhibit from Kansas City Design Center

The Future Central Avenue Bridge

All Day 5/27 - 6/13
1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Visit a student exhibit showcasing their design-visioning for the future Central Avenue Bridge.  Students are K-State Architecture, Planning, and Design Students sponsored by the Unified Government of KCK.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits
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Visit a student exhibit showcasing their design-visioning for the future Central Avenue Bridge.  Students are K-State Architecture, Planning, and Design Students sponsored by the Unified Government of KCK.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Flow of Nature by Mila

All Day 5/27 - 6/18
Art Gallery - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

I am a self taught artist that enjoys the process of creating art and drawing as I often get lost in the process. I work with acrylic flow paint to create abstract images and then I often embellish the paintings with drawings.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits
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I am a self taught artist that enjoys the process of creating art and drawing as I often get lost in the process. I work with acrylic flow paint to create abstract images and then I often embellish the paintings with drawings.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Adult Craft Portfolio

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Art Gallery Display Cases - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

View our collection of craft projects from previous craft classes and take-home kits from the Main Library.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery Display Cases - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits
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View our collection of craft projects from previous craft classes and take-home kits from the Main Library.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Flyer for KCKPL Celebrates: PRIDE MONTH Buttons.

KCKPL Celebrates: Pride Month Buttons

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Make a button to show your support for the LGBTQ + Community! You can choose from a pre-made design or create your own. Ages 19 and under are welcome to participate.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies
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Make a button to show your support for the LGBTQ + Community! You can choose from a pre-made design or create your own. Ages 19 and under are welcome to participate.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Image says: Juneteenth. Freedom day.

Youth Juneteenth Challenge

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

How much do you know about Juneteenth? Learn all about Juneteenth by taking our challenge. All answers can be found throughout the children's department at Main Library. This is a Youth challenge. Ages 19 and under may participate. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Developing Skills, History & Genealogy, Entertainment & Culture, Cultural, Holiday
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How much do you know about Juneteenth? Learn all about Juneteenth by taking our challenge. All answers can be found throughout the children's department at Main Library. This is a Youth challenge. Ages 19 and under may participate. 

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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tassel earrings

Adult Take-Home Craft @ Main: Colorful Tassel Earrings

06/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/14/2025 @ 5:00pm
Take Home - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

 

Come grab a kit to make pretty, colorful tassel earrings using embroidery floss.

 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Take Home - Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Additional Program Format, Take Home
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Come grab a kit to make pretty, colorful tassel earrings using embroidery floss.

 

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Spice Club

Spice Club: The Other St. Louis Rub

06/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/15/2025 @ 5:00pm
Take Home - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you’re a foodie or just interested in trying something new – Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit at the beginning of each month.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Take Home - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Developing Skills, Home & Garden, Additional Program Format, Take Home
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Whether you’re a foodie or just interested in trying something new – Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit at the beginning of each month.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Color Our World: Giant Word Search

All Day 6/8 - 6/14
1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Summer reading isn't just for kids!  Sign up for the adult summer reading program and join us for a new relaxing activity each week.  This week we offer a giant color-themed word search.  Find a word or two!  

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Summer reading isn't just for kids!  Sign up for the adult summer reading program and join us for a new relaxing activity each week.  This week we offer a giant color-themed word search.  Find a word or two!  

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

letter of the day flyer, June 3 - July 18, every tuesday through friday

Letter of the Day - R

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

The letter of the day is R! 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, School & Homeschool
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The letter of the day is R! 

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Baby reading a book

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Baby Storytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a storytime setting.  We focus on interaction between baby and their caregiver with songs, books, bonding activities and finger plays.  For children ages 0 to 2 with a careg

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, Storytime
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Baby Storytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a storytime setting.  We focus on interaction between baby and their caregiver with songs, books, bonding activities and finger plays.  For children ages 0 to 2 with a careg

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Adobe Stock image of the board games Word Yahtzee, Risk, Monopoly, Life, Twister, and Apples to Apples.

Board Game Wednesdays

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us for board game fun at the Main Library every Wednesday evening in June and July!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Department - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Video Games
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Join us for board game fun at the Main Library every Wednesday evening in June and July!

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Night Swim (2024)

Wednesday Night Movies: Let's Take a Dip!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Night Swim (2024) (PG-13) 1h. 29m. (Swank)

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Movies
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Night Swim (2024) (PG-13) 1h. 29m. (Swank)

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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letter of the day flyer, June 3 - July 18, every tuesday through friday

Letter of the Day - N

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

The letter of the day is N! 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, School & Homeschool
Event Details:

The letter of the day is N! 

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Black background with title of the program and neon anchor, shark, golf bag with clubs, and golf tee with ball and club.

Blacklight Buccaneers Mini Golf

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ahoy! This year's Family Mini Golf is only for the fore-middable pirates. The Main library will have five holes taking kids and teens on an adventure in the sea, all of which will be glow-in-the-dark.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Ahoy! This year's Family Mini Golf is only for the fore-middable pirates. The Main library will have five holes taking kids and teens on an adventure in the sea, all of which will be glow-in-the-dark.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Rainbow color viewer

Rainbow Vision Spectacles

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Envision your world of color through the eyes of your very own homemade rainbow spectacles.  All materials provided.  For families with children 6 to 15 years old.  Please register online or by calling (913) 295-8250 ext. 1013.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Envision your world of color through the eyes of your very own homemade rainbow spectacles.  All materials provided.  For families with children 6 to 15 years old.  Please register online or by calling (913) 295-8250 ext. 1013.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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Word logo

Microsoft Word

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st Floor Computer Training Room - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to learn how to use Microsoft Word.

This program will introduce you to the basics of this word processing program. You'll learn how to start a document, select text, copy and paste, and some basic formatting like fonts and lists.

Seats Available
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Computer Training Room - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Developing Skills, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to use Microsoft Word.

This program will introduce you to the basics of this word processing program. You'll learn how to start a document, select text, copy and paste, and some basic formatting like fonts and lists.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

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letter of the day flyer, June 3 - July 18, every tuesday through friday

Letter of the Day - M

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

The letter of the day is M! 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, School & Homeschool
Event Details:

The letter of the day is M! 

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Black background with title of the program and neon anchor, shark, golf bag with clubs, and golf tee with ball and club.

Blacklight Buccaneers Mini Golf

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ahoy! This year's Family Mini Golf is only for the fore-middable pirates. The Main library will have five holes taking kids and teens on an adventure in the sea, all of which will be glow-in-the-dark.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Ahoy! This year's Family Mini Golf is only for the fore-middable pirates. The Main library will have five holes taking kids and teens on an adventure in the sea, all of which will be glow-in-the-dark.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Photo of a Nintendo Switch with the words: Switch Mania! Teen Edition. Fridays at 1:00pm at Main Library. Ages 12-19.

Switch Mania! Teen Edition

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

Main Library is pulling out the Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of gaming! Come and join us! Teens Only. Ages 12 to 19.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Developing Skills, Computers & Technology, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games
Event Details:

Main Library is pulling out the Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of gaming! Come and join us! Teens Only. Ages 12 to 19.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Black background with title of the program and neon anchor, shark, golf bag with clubs, and golf tee with ball and club.

Blacklight Buccaneers Mini Golf

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ahoy! This year's Family Mini Golf is only for the fore-middable pirates. The Main library will have five holes taking kids and teens on an adventure in the sea, all of which will be glow-in-the-dark.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:

Ahoy! This year's Family Mini Golf is only for the fore-middable pirates. The Main library will have five holes taking kids and teens on an adventure in the sea, all of which will be glow-in-the-dark.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Children reading books at the library for storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to join us for fun, interactive storytimes every Saturday morning. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books! This storytime is geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Craft Room - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, Storytime
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Families are invited to join us for fun, interactive storytimes every Saturday morning. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books! This storytime is geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

An adult playing guitar as children sit around and sing

Saturday Sing-a-Long

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

In celebration of "Make Music Day", come to the Main Library for an afternoon of musical fun! We will be accompanied by live acoustic guitar as we sing some classic children's songs.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Department - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Music, Recreation
Event Details:

In celebration of "Make Music Day", come to the Main Library for an afternoon of musical fun! We will be accompanied by live acoustic guitar as we sing some classic children's songs.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Juneteenth Quiz at the Main Library

Juneteenth Quiz

All Day
1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn all about Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.  Take the Juneteenth quiz and win a prize.  All quiz answers can be found within the display.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Cultural
Event Details:

Learn all about Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.  Take the Juneteenth quiz and win a prize.  All quiz answers can be found within the display.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

Color Our World logo

Color Our World: Stick Together Art Project

All Day 6/15 - 6/18
1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Summer reading isn't just for kids!  Sign up for the adult summer reading program and join us for a new relaxing activity each week.  This week we offer a community sticker art project.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Exhibit Area - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Summer reading isn't just for kids!  Sign up for the adult summer reading program and join us for a new relaxing activity each week.  This week we offer a community sticker art project.

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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.