All Day |
Closing
All Library Buildings Closed to Public
Branches:
Main Library,
West Wyandotte Library,
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library,
Offsite,
South Branch Library,
Turner Community Library,
Mobile Libraries
Description:
In response to COVID-19, all Kansas City, Kansas Public Library locations are closed until further notice. Curbside service is available starting June 1.
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Jan
18
2021
Mon
Closing
Closed for Holiday
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Take Home: Origami Challenge for Teens & Tweens
All Day 1/19 - 1/22
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Take Home - Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Teens and Tweens: call or stop by Main Library in January to pick up the Origami Challenge craft kit. The kit includes a variety of origami paper and instructions for some winter animal origami.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Children,
Teens
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Craft Stick Snowman - Take Home Craft Kit
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Science & Nature,
Recreation,
Developing Skills,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Swing by the library any time this month to pick up this kit to make an easy craft stick snowman to hang on your refrigerator during the winter. Call us when you get here and we'll bring the kit out to your car. 913-295-8250, option #2
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This event is in the "Children" group.
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Children
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Take Home Craft: The Mitten
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
You can re-tell the classic story of "The Mitten" with your own mitten and woodland characters illustrated by Jan Brett.
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Children,
Teens
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Take Home Craft: Winter Animal Suncatchers
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Science & Nature,
Developing Skills,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Animals have adaptations to help them survive the cold winter months every year.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Children
Main Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Take Home: Penguin Puppet Pals
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Take Home - Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Do you have a child who loves penguins? If so, march you little penguin over to the library to pick up our cool penguin puppet pals. They are small, cute and perfect for using as props to reenact a favorite penguin book or two.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 02/12/2021 @ 5:00pm
Adults
West Wyandotte Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan-Feb
2021
Take Home: Bouquet of Love Greeting Card craft @ West
01/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 02/12/2021 @ 5:00pm
West Wyandotte Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
West Wyandotte Library
Room:
Take Home - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
This greeting card is easy to make, and has room for some creativity.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
01/19/2021 @ 3:00pm - 01/31/2021 @ 5:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Virtual
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Take Home Craft-Shooting Star Cosmic Wall Hanging
01/19/2021 @ 3:00pm - 01/31/2021 @ 5:00pm
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
,
Games & Video Games,
Science & Nature,
,
Developing Skills,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Take Celeste from Animal Crossing’s lead and get inspired by the cosmos! This take-home packet is perfect for any stargazer.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Turner Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sew Your Own Chiefs Mask!
All Day 1/20 - 1/22
Turner Community Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Turner Community Library
Room:
Take Home - Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
,
Crafts & Hobbies,
Health & Wellness,
Recreation,
Developing Skills,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Help keep Mahomes safe from the coronavirus! Sharpen your sewing skills and make a Chiefs Mask. This one is fitted, with a pocket for a disposable filter. We will have an instructional video on Youtube.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
West Wyandotte Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Take Home Craft-Iris Folded Cards for Adults
All Day 1/20 - 1/31
West Wyandotte Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
West Wyandotte Library
Room:
Take Home - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Recreation,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Much like the iris of a camera, iris folded cards create special keepsakes with a unique piece of art. Decorate your cards and hand them out to family and friends!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
01/20/2021 @ 4:00pm - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Children,
Teens
Turner Community Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Turner Take Home: Skiing Snowman
01/20/2021 @ 4:00pm - 01/22/2021 @ 5:00pm
Turner Community Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Turner Community Library
Room:
Take Home - Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
01/11/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/17/2021 @ 5:00pm
Adults
West Wyandotte Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Take Home: Bouquet of Love Greeting Card craft @ West
01/11/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/17/2021 @ 5:00pm
West Wyandotte Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
West Wyandotte Library
Room:
Take Home - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
This greeting card is easy to make, and has room for some creativity.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Cultural,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Looking for some human connection during the pandemic? We're here to help! Join us on Tuesday mornings for some good old fashioned discussion. You bring the topic, we'll bring the companionship.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
West Wyandotte Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
DIY Snowglobe Kit @ West Wyandotte Library
9:00am - 5:00pm
West Wyandotte Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
West Wyandotte Library
Room:
Take Home - West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Make a snow globe out of paper and plastic, and fill with glitter and confetti to celebrate all the magic of winter! Available for curbside pickup starting January 19. For children, ages 3-12.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
Facebook Live Storytime
10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Developing Skills
Event Details:
Join us on our Facebook page every weekday at 10:00 for a special online storytime! If you miss it, don't worry! The videos will remain up for 24 hours so you and your little one can still catch it later in the day.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
Exposing the myths of retirement investing Part 3
10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Job & Career,
,
,
Developing Skills
Event Details:
Retiring soon or simply thinking about your future retirement? Confused about investment strategies?
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
One on One Genealogy Help
10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
,
Recreation,
Developing Skills,
History & Genealogy,
Entertainment & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Have you been wanting to start researching your family history but you’re just not sure how? Sign up for a help session Tuesdays between 10:00-12:00 via Zoom, with our Kansas Collection Librarian.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
20
2021
Wed
Facebook Live Storytime
10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Developing Skills
Event Details:
Join us on our Facebook page every weekday at 10:00 for a special online storytime! If you miss it, don't worry! The videos will remain up for 24 hours so you and your little one can still catch it later in the day.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
20
2021
Wed
Bilingual/Spanish Facebook Live Storytime
10:30am - 10:45am
Virtual
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Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Developing Skills
Event Details:
¡Únase a nosotros en nuestra página de Facebook todos los días de la semana a las 10:30 para un cuento especial en línea! Si te lo pierdes, ¡no te preocupes!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
21
2021
Thu
Facebook Live Storytime
10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Developing Skills
Event Details:
Join us on our Facebook page every weekday at 10:00 for a special online storytime! If you miss it, don't worry! The videos will remain up for 24 hours so you and your little one can still catch it later in the day.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
22
2021
Fri
Facebook Live Storytime
10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Developing Skills
Event Details:
Join us on our Facebook page every weekday at 10:00 for a special online storytime! If you miss it, don't worry! The videos will remain up for 24 hours so you and your little one can still catch it later in the day.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
22
2021
Fri
Bilingual/Spanish Facebook Live Storytime
10:30am - 10:45am
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Developing Skills
Event Details:
¡Únase a nosotros en nuestra página de Facebook todos los días de la semana a las 10:30 para un cuento especial en línea! Si te lo pierdes, ¡no te preocupes!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Virtual
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
People of the World, Unite!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
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Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Cultural,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
As the world faces global challenges, let’s celebrate what unites us as human beings. Let’s make today’s strangers be tomorrow’s friends.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2021
Wed
Mindfulness and Meditation
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2021
Thu
KCKPL Read Aloud
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
The KCKPL Read Aloud aims to bring people together in our staff and community as we all share the same reading experience.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
Shelf Indulgence Story Time for Grown-Ups
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Forums,
Special Events
Event Details:
Join us for Shelf Indulgence Story Time for Grown-Ups.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Main Library
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2021
Wed
Common Grounds Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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 issues. We read both fiction and nonfiction. Join us this month as we discuss Caste: The Origins
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2021
Thu
Brush Up Your Zoom
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
,
Computers & Technology,
Developing Skills
Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Even if you have attended a Zoom meeting before, you may not know how to use all of the controls and how to schedule a meeting. Join us as we go over the basics and teach you a few tips and tricks.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2021
Wed
Un viaje por el camino de los recuerdos (Spanish Conversation)
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Cultural,
Language Learning,
Recreation,
Spanish,
Developing Skills,
Entertainment & Culture,
Additional Program Format
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Un viaje por el camino de los recuerdos (Spanish Conversation)
Good day everyone, how are you?
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Teens
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
21
2021
Thu
Homeschool Thursday: 2021 Vision Boards
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
,
Entertainment & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Calling all at-home learners ages 4-18!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
Virtual Gamers' Adventures
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Games & Video Games,
Recreation,
Developing Skills,
Entertainment & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Gamers' Adventures has gone virtual! We've been playing Among Us, Jackbox games like Fibbage and Push The Button, and much more! We also play spy-themed games like Codenames and Spyfall. We meet up via a Zoom call.
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
20
2021
Wed
The Friendly Readers Book Club 4:00 pm
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Calling all readers in grades 1 – 5! Come join The Friendly Readers Book Club! This is our new Virtual Book Club just for kids and is a safe virtual space to read together and talk about the books we love.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
21
2021
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Teen Book Bytes is a new teen book club to read and discuss multicultural books that offer mirrors and windows to life experiences and individual perspectives. Registered participants will be emailed a Zoom link and the link will be posted on
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
Virtual Anime Corps
Registration Closed
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Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Movies,
Entertainment & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Love to watch anime? Looking for a group that shares your interests?
Join us online Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 PM!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
Learn to Sew Series
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
,
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
Is your New Year's resolution learning to sew? Attend this 4-part series of Zoom classes and learn the basics.
Part I (January 5th) - You'll get an introduction to your machine and learn about bobbins, threading and needles.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
19
2021
Tue
6 by 6 Storytime
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime,
Developing Skills
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Six by Six: Ready to Read is a developing literacy program that helps caregivers identify and practice the six skills kids need by age six to help them learn how to read!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2021
Thu
A Day In The Life: Justin Howe, Just Puppets
Registration Closed
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Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Cultural,
,
Forums,
Entertainment & Culture,
Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining:
98
Event Details:
Join us for a day in the life of people with unique careers and hobbies.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2021
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Cultural,
,
Recreation,
Entertainment & Culture
Event Details:
Join Reiki Master and Crystal Reiki Practitioner, Nadia Mitchell for an introduction to popular healing crystals, their benefits and the various ways they can be used to create good vibrations in and around us.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2021
Wed
Common Grounds Book Club - ONLINE VERSION
Registration Closed
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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 issues. We read both fiction and nonfiction. Join us this month as we discuss Nickel Boys by Cols
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