Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library branches will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:

Tuesday, December 24th

Wednesday, December 25th

Thursday, December 26th

Tuesday, December 31st

Wednesday, January 1st

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle & Turner Library will also be closed on:

Monday, December 23rd

Friday, December 27th

Monday, December 30th

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Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Start: 2025-01-15T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-15T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Main Library

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 15th.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library

Seats Available

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Craft Room - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Developing Skills, History & Genealogy, Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Cultural

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Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a screening of the film Our Friend Martin followed by a community art project, and of course cake. This event is for ages 9 to 19.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

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Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Developing Skills, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Make a blood donation with the American Red Cross.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

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Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Developing Skills, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Make a blood donation with the American Red Cross.

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Wyandotte County Lake Park, The Way I Picture It by Ron Tilman All Day 4/21 - 5/30 Children, Teens, Adults Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library Room: Art Gallery - Schlagle Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibits, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Retired KCK business owner & Viet Nam Vet, Started photography in 1972. Got back involved in photography with a trip to the Iditarod Race, Alaska, working with the veteran group "Battle Dawgs" in Jan 2018.
	This event is in the "Children" group. "In the Tall Tall Grass" Storywalk® at Schlagle Library 04/21/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/28/2021 @ 5:00pm Children Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Science & Nature, Recreation, Storytime, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: As the woods next to our library begin to "green up" we've swapped out our winter story time for pages with hues and scenes of the warm days that will be coming our way.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Earth Day Stop-Motion Nature Video with the Nelson-Atkins Museum All Day 4/22 - 5/29 Adults West Wyandotte Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: , Crafts & Hobbies, Cultural, , Science & Nature, Recreation, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Come by the West Wyandotte Library to pick up a kit to create your own nature stop-motion video to celebrate Earth Day! There are codes to link to the museum's website and the Andy Goldsworthy earthwork Walking Wall. The museum has als
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. One and a Half Acres: Images from Missouri’s 150 Decommissioned Missile Silos by Nate Hofer All Day 4/30 - 5/30 Children, Teens, Adults West Wyandotte Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library Room: Art Gallery - West Wyandotte Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibits, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: We’ve managed to escape extinction so far. Perhaps by sheer luck.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Visions in Crosshatching by Jaiden Deubner All Day 5/1 - 5/30 Children, Teens, Adults Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Art Gallery - Main Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibits, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: I use crosshatching and hatching techniques with pen and ink to create narrative compositions that draw the viewer into a fleshed-out world and story.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Masala Chai Spice Kit All Day 5/3 - 5/28 Adults West Wyandotte Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Cultural, , Recreation, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with recipe kits to make your own South Asian beverages! Included is a spice packet for you to make your own masala chai and includes recipes to make refreshing lassi! Availa
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mental Health Month: Stress Less Self-Care Kit All Day 5/3 - 5/28 Teens, Adults West Wyandotte Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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, , Health & Wellness, Recreation, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Come by West to pick up a self-care kit to celebrate Mental Health Month! Included are coloring postcards, book recommendations, herbal tea, relaxation recipes and more! Available while supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nature Craft: Kansas Slithery Snake 05/03/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/28/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Create a Kansas snake that has realistic markings! We'll provide a field guide photo & facts of a snake and a few markers to color one type of snake found here in Kansas.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Breath Work and Meditation with the Art of Living KC All Day 5/10 - 5/30 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: , Health & Wellness, Recreation, Forums, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Special Events Event Details: Celebrating Mental Health Month!
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Take-Home Craft Kit @ Main Library: Coiled Basket All Day 5/17 - 5/29 Teens, Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Take Home - Main Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: The Main Library has another great craft kit for adults to take home. This one has everything you need to make a coiled basket.
	This event is in the "Children" group. Handprint Lillies 05/17/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/28/2021 @ 5:00pm Children West Wyandotte Library This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Use your own hand print to make a colorful bunch of paper lilies. Available for pickup at the circulation desk or curbside at the West Wyandotte Library. For kids, ages 5-10.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Take Home @ Main: Summer Reading Activity Books 05/17/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/29/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, , Recreation, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: In just a few short weeks the Summer Reading Program will be in full swing! Pick up a summer reading activity booklet from Main Library.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Paintings by Kelene Karetski Piazza All Day 5/22 - 5/30 Children, Teens, Adults South Branch Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Branch Library Room: Art Gallery - South Branch Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibits, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: I am a self-taught artist with a background in Graphics. I went to advertising school but decided fine arts was where my interest was more so. I started off finger painting, then drawing and eventually that led to painting.
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Insects All Around Us! 05/24/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/28/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Spring is a great time of year to get outside, enjoy the weather and observe those six-legged creatures we call insects! Stop by the Schlagle Library anytime during our open hours to borrow a butterfly net and critter keeper. You may g 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.
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Take-Away Craft for Select Locations 05/24/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/29/2021 @ 2:00pm Children, Teens, Adults Mobile Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Libraries Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: The Mobile Libraries will be bringing individual DIY sewing craft kits to many of our locations. This is a simple, fun activity for those 3 yrs. and up.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk! 9:00am - 10:00am Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Facebook Live Storytime 10:00am - 10:15am Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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. Bilingual/Spanish Facebook Live Storytime 10:30am - 10:45am Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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!	This event is in the "Children" group. Facebook Live Storytime 10:00am - 10:15am Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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. Facebook Live Storytime 10:00am - 10:15am Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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. Bilingual/Spanish Facebook Live Storytime 10:30am - 10:45am Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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!	This event is in the "Children" group. Facebook Live Storytime 10:00am - 10:15am Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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. Facebook Live Storytime 10:00am - 10:15am Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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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12 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mindfulness and Meditation 12:00pm - 12:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Podcasts (via Zoom) 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults Virtual Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, , Developing Skills Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Podcasts are like a fun mix between audiobooks and radio programs that you can download onto your computer, smartphone or tablet and listen to later. There are podcasts on all sorts of topics! Come learn about them & where to find them. 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Shelf Indulgence Story Time for Grown-Ups 1:00pm - 1:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Forums, Special Events Event Details: Join us for Shelf Indulgence Story Time for Grown-Ups.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Un viaje por el camino de los recuerdos (Spanish Conversation) 2:30pm - 3:45pm Adults Virtual Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. 6 by 6 Storytime 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children Virtual Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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!	This event is in the "Children" group. The Friendly Readers Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Virtual Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Anime Corps 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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!
6 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. B&B African American Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Monty Okafor is a young hot-shot lawyer who runs into his old high school girlfriend, Summer Tonti.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Common Grounds Book Club -RESCHEDULED 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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 American Di

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