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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Clases de Computación para Adultos - Computer Classes for Adults

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Quieres aprender conceptos básicos de Computación, como buscar información en internet o como usar las redes sociales. Anímate a participar en la sesion de computación el cuarto sá...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Developing Skills, Computers & Technology, Additional Program Format, Spanish
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Quieres aprender conceptos básicos de Computación, como buscar información en internet o como usar las redes sociales. Anímate a participar en la sesion de computación el cuarto sábado de cada mes.

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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.

 

Rhinestone Christmas Stocking

Saturday Craft: Rhinestone Christmas Stockings

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design a heartwarming stocking or make a crazy design for the holidays using rhinestones, ribbon, and more.This program is first come, first serve; supplies will not be held. ...

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Holiday
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Design a heartwarming stocking or make a crazy design for the holidays using rhinestones, ribbon, and more.

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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.

 

Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room B - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The South Branch Library and Catholic Charities are working together to provide a FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library. The offered classes la...

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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 Branch Library and Catholic Charities are working together to provide a FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

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Chess Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

You don't have to be a Grandmaster to enjoy our new chess club! New players or those who need a refresher are welcome to join a brief lesson at 6pm, followed by USCF Tournament Che...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games
Event Details:

You don't have to be a Grandmaster to enjoy our new chess club! New players or those who need a refresher are welcome to join a brief lesson at 6pm, followed by USCF Tournament Chess and free play for all beginning at 6:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday. We provide sewing machines...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room B - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults
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: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Conference Room B - South Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Movies
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:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/otakuanimecorps/

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

Inglés Básico Informal

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free English Classes every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required. Clase básica de inglés para las personas que desean aprender y practicar e...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, Immigrant Services, Additional Program Format, Multilingual, Spanish
Event Details:

Free English Classes every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required.

Clase básica de inglés para las personas que desean aprender y practicar el inglés.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

Woman reading to children

Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and playtime featuring active play and sensory activities. Perfect for preschoolers, but babies and toddlers are welcome, too!

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and playtime featuring active play and sensory activities. Perfect for preschoolers, but babies and toddlers are welcome, too!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

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Basic Computer Classes

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the South Branch Library for a four week session of FREE classes on digital literacy skills provided by Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas. Learn more about...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Developing Skills, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the South Branch Library for a four week session of FREE classes on digital literacy skills provided by Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

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Phonics Fun Drop-In Activities for Beginning Readers

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Is your child just starting to work on letter recognition? Or are they struggling to reach reading fluency? Drop in every Wednesday to work on developing reading skills with phonic...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, School & Homeschool, Storytime
Event Details:

Is your child just starting to work on letter recognition? Or are they struggling to reach reading fluency? Drop in every Wednesday to work on developing reading skills with phonics games and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room B - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The South Branch Library and Catholic Charities are working together to provide a FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library. The offered classes la...

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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 Branch Library and Catholic Charities are working together to provide a FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

Quilting supplies

Quilting Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need a great space to work on your quilting project? Join this community group of quilters who get together to work on their projects and help one another troubleshoot! The library...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Need a great space to work on your quilting project? Join this community group of quilters who get together to work on their projects and help one another troubleshoot!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

bingo

BINGO for Books! / ¡BINGO para ganar libros!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Play BINGO to win books! We’ll have books available for patrons of all ages, from babies to adults. ¡Juega BINGO para ganar libros! Tendremos libros disponibles para usuarios ...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games, Additional Program Format, Multilingual, Spanish
Event Details:

Play BINGO to win books! We’ll have books available for patrons of all ages, from babies to adults. 

¡Juega BINGO para ganar libros! Tendremos libros disponibles para usuarios de todas las edades, desde bebés hasta adultos.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

green furry grinch hand holding ornament.

Grinch Tea Party

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us to celebrate Grinchmas! We'll read the Dr. Seuss classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, then make Grinch themed crafts and delicious Grinch treats...

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Developing Skills, Storytime, Entertainment & Culture, Holiday
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us to celebrate Grinchmas! We'll read the Dr. Seuss classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, then make Grinch themed crafts and delicious Grinch treats!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

Closing at 5:00 pm

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite

All Library locations are closing at 5:00 pm for the holiday. 

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Branches:
Main Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

All Library locations are closing at 5:00 pm for the holiday. 

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

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Branches:
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries
Description:

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
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Branches:
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries
Description:

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
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Branches:
Main Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Artwork

Architecture, Portraits, and Wildlife by Smitha George

All Day 12/27 - 12/30
Art Gallery - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Smitha George is a self-taught artist with a love for wildlife and nature. The majority of her childhood was spent traveling, which helped her understand different cultures. After ...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Art Gallery - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Exhibits
Event Details:

Smitha George is a self-taught artist with a love for wildlife and nature. The majority of her childhood was spent traveling, which helped her understand different cultures.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

Closing at 5:00 pm

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite

All Library locations are closing at 5:00 pm for the holiday. 

Closing
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Branches:
Main Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

All Library locations are closing at 5:00 pm for the holiday. 

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
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Branches:
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries
Description:

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday. 

Closing
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Branches:
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries
Description:

All library locations are closed for the holiday. 

Crazy Science Experiments

Homeschool Friday: Crazy Science Experiments

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever made it snow... in September?! Or made a balloon scream? Sign up, try some crazy experiments, and learn how and why these crazy things happen the way they do! This wi...

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Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Developing Skills, School & Homeschool, Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Have you ever made it snow... in September?! Or made a balloon scream? Sign up, try some crazy experiments, and learn how and why these crazy things happen the way they do! This will be a hands on program so expect to get involved!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - South Branch Library at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday. We provide sewing machines...

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Library Branch: South Branch Library
Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

Disclaimer(s)

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.