Week Calendar

Welcome to the world of word processing!  Learn how to open a file, create a new file, make formatting changes, correct typing mistakes, save a file and more!  Class is open to beginning computer users. 

Join us on the Purple Bus for storytime at Happy Hearts Learning Center! Stories are tailored to visitors Kindergarten age or younger.  

You know HOW, now is time to WOW!  Learn how to insert pictures into your document, type text into multiple columns, change the color of your text, and more.  Also, learn how to send a singular letter to multiple recipients using Microso

Join the Mobile Library for story time  at Angels of Grace Family Service Center!

Do you need to do a presentation for work or in front of a group?

Learn to create a basic PowerPoint presentation and insert slides and animation.

Call the Main Library at 913-295-8250 x1000 to register.

Explore the adventures of Jean Craighead George’s novel, “My Side of the Mountain” in this new teen book club. Each week will have chapters read aloud before taking to the outdoors to learn a new outdoor skill.

Join us for stories, songs and crafts every Tuesday morning! We'll be focusing on the 6 by 6 pre-reading skills to give your early learner a jumpstart on learing to read.

A new twist on an old classic, we will hop, skip, and jump our way through a galaxy themed game of hopscotch! 

Participants must be accompanied by an adult

Start your little ones on their literacy journey to becoming a lifelong reader. Bring your infants and toddlers in to enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with our children's librarian. Older siblings are always welcome. 

Join us for Preschool Storytime!

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

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

Join us for a fur-tastic storytime where mammals commonly found in Kansas are the main focus. We will read stories, sing songs, play a game, and go outside for some fun learning within our beautiful lake park.

Boost your physical and mental health with Mindful Meditation. Learn techniques that you can use at home to reduce stress and anxiety.

This program includes short stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities, and free play to reinforce early language learning. Ages 12 to 36 months and a caregiver.

Create a colorful paper bird kite and take it for a spin around our beautiful lake park. We will provide all the supplies. This activity is recommended for ages 6 and up.

Enjoy some great classic movies for free! Refreshments will be provided!

July 5: Close Encounter of the Third Kind

July 19: E.T.

Miss Hannah's Friday 6 by 6 Storytimes prepare children by giving them the six skills they need to start reading. We will read stories, dance, and play games that will get them excited about learning!

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.

July 20 marks the 50th anniversary of humans landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969 as part of NASA's Apollo II lunar mission.  Join us in celebrating this monumental anniversary any time between 10 am and 2 pm with crafts and activities.

Join us every friday in June and July at 11am in the garden to help water and weed! Participants will also take home produce once it is ready to harvest. After we work in the garden, we will head inside to complete a nature themed craft!

Do you love hearing truly amazing, astronomical, out-of-this-world stories? Then join us for a special, space themed story time this summer. Each week will have a different theme relating to space. Great for families and readers ages 2-6.

Come join us for family story time in the Youth Services Craft Room, We will read stories, dance, and sing. This story time is particularly great for families with readers ages 2-6. 

Aprenden a darle claridad y tono a tu canto con este  programa gratuito cada sábado. Todas las edades y todos los estilos con la profesora Sandra Zamora.

Children 18 years of age and under are welcome to a free, nutritious lunch courtesy of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools USD 500 this summer at the West Wyandotte Library! Lunch will be served in the Craft Room from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a FREE delicious, nutricious lunch every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in June and July*

*NO MEALS served on independence Day, July 4, 2019

Join us for a discussion of the book The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz. Panera Bread is in the Legends at Village West.

The West Wyandotte Branch offers two hours of uninterrupted computer time for patrons to work on all things job-hunt related.  This includes working on resumes and cover letters, searching and applying for jobs posted on the Internet, and rec

Children 18 years of age and under are welcome to a free, nutritious lunch courtesy of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools USD 500 this summer at the West Wyandotte Library! Lunch will be served in the Craft Room from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a FREE delicious, nutricious lunch every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in June and July*

*NO MEALS served on independence Day, July 4, 2019

Children 18 years of age and under are welcome to a free, nutritious lunch courtesy of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools USD 500 this summer at the West Wyandotte Library! Lunch will be served in the Craft Room from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a FREE delicious, nutricious lunch every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in June and July*

*NO MEALS served on independence Day, July 4, 2019

Children 18 years of age and under are welcome to a free, nutritious lunch courtesy of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools USD 500 this summer at the West Wyandotte Library! Lunch will be served in the Craft Room from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a FREE delicious, nutricious lunch every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in June and July*

*NO MEALS served on independence Day, July 4, 2019

Current gen video games not scratching your gaming itch? Come in and enjoy some all-time great games! Action and adventure, role playing and sports, even family and party games - we have something for everyone! Come in and game on!

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 What the Eyes Don't

Get 2 hours of uninterrupted computer time to: write a cover letter or resume, search and apply for job postings, or get one-on-one assistance on job-related tasks.

You be the artist! We will have materials ready for a fun hour of drawing and coloring, including coloring pages and mandalas.

Did you know that reading aloud to a dog can help children improve their confidence and reading skills? The trained dogs from MO-KAN Pet Partners will provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish.

Are you a novelist? A blogger? Have a short story that's been itching to be told? Join us for a two hour block of time for writers to brainstorm, write, and work toward their word goals.

Shazam, Warner, 135 minutes.

Learn how to create your very own glow-in-the-dark galaxy jar.  You can use the jar as a pencil holder, candy jar, and a place to store secret treasures.  It is sure to give a nice soothing glow at night.  Ages: 5 to 12 years old.

Want to learn how to make great crafty things? Every month we feature a new craft for adults and teens ages 15 and up.

Covering bottles with multiple colors of yarn is easy and fun. And the resulting vase is surprisingly elegant!

Warning: this program is S.T.E.A.M. powered! We'll explore the S.T.E.A.M.

Come join us for a Bubble party!  We will have bubbles, food, and fun. 

Join our dynamic conversational Spanish group who gets together every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm to practice Spanish with a Native speaker.  Basic skills needed to participate.

Slither on into West Wyandotte to learn more about snakes and the roles they play in our ecosystem. This event is open to everyone and anyone.

Experience this unique, fail-safe approach to drawing that is littered with a kaleidoscopic array of kid-friendly jokes, stories, and humor galore guaranteed to keep them engaged and entertained the entire time.  You’ll see your kids grab eye

Are you going through a rough patch in your life? Do you feel lost?  Not sure where to turn for help?
 
Come talk to us!  
 

Watch an exciting performance of the puppet show, “The Cat Came Back”. These programs are great for families or for larger groups of children, but please call (913)295-8250 ext. 3107 if you will be bringing 8 or more participants.

Join us for a program filled with fun, science, and history. Each week we will be discussing a famous moment in space history. The fun won't stop there, we will also be creating a craft and playing a game that connects to our famous moment!

Nebulas are a spacial work of art.  Create your own nebula using chalk on black paper.

Learn the basics of the Internet in this class for beginners. Find out what the Internet actually is, learn how to go to a web site and how to navigate the pages.

Attendees must have basic computer skills.

Stargazing is one of the oldest hobbies in the universe.  Watch the cosmos with your own telescope made from cardboard tubes & duct tape.

Earth got ya down? Do you dream of relaxing in a galaxy far, far away? Join us on July 20th to create your own galaxy-themed bath bomb. This is a free program, but registration is required.

Join us for a Live Webcast Event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission.

Love board games? Join us for an hour of tabletop fun! Play an old favorite or try something new, from Jenga to Candyland to Connect 4!

For ages 8-12.

Meet other anime fans and spend some time on all things anime! Ages 12 to 19. Located in the Youth Services Department on the second floor.

We'll be playing games on the Nintendo Switch and Wii, as well as other fun games such as Werewolf, Uno, Codenames, and more!

Feeling crafty and creative? Want to try your hand at making something new? Join us at the Teen Makerspace Lab for a creative project. Designed for makers ages 12 to 19.

Compete in a battle for ultimate culinary supremacy! We will provide cupcakes and decorations, but you provide the creativity. You will be given a theme and a time limit in which to make your masterpieces.

Want to learn about Cosplay? How to get one started? Want to share your ideas? Then come hang out with us to share your interest in Cosplay. Come learn how to start a cosplay from zero.

Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix.

Children will make fun crafts and learn shapes, colors, and basic words and sentences in Spanish or English.

Los niños harán divertidas manualidades y aprenderán figuras, colores, y palabras/frases básicas en Español o Inglés.

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

See the original Animated Lion King before you go see the live action remake.  We'll have crafts and snacks during the movie but feel free to bring your own food.

Come join our new General Fiction book club!

We will be indulging in all kinds of amazing recently new general fiction!

Our book of the month for July is "An Anonymous Girl" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

A woman is transformed into her younger self at a point in her life when the pressures of adulthood become too much to bear.

Stories, songs, and loads of fun for Early Learners that focus on the 6 skills preschoolers need to be ready for school.

Join us as we watch and discuss anime! While all ages are welcome, our showings are aimed at an audience aged 12 & up. Specific viewings will vary from week to week based upon club input and availability.

Welcome to the world of word processing!  Learn how to open a file, create a new file, make formatting changes, correct typing mistakes, save a file and more!  Class is open to beginning computer users. 

Earn-a-Bike this summer at the West Wyandotte Library with Bike Walk KC! Join us in July to learn basic bicycle safety and maintenance skills, while stoking your passion for riding bikes.

Free English Classes every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required. Experience Tutor. Children are always welcome. Clases de Ingles Gratis! todos los martes de 6:30-8:00. No hay necesidad de inscribirse.

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

Come have fun with our huge tub of Legos! Kids and teens ages 18 & under can build a little on one super Lego project each week or create a new project each time they attend.

We will be making pretty suncatchers that look like the galaxy!

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

Te gustaría aprender Inglés?

 Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de  6:00pm a 8:00pm

en la biblioteca Main.

Krush Groove (1985) (R) (1h 36 min)

We will be watching John Ford's "Stagecoach" starring John Wayne and Thomas Mitchell.

Phyllis Lawson, author of Quilt of Souls, will be on hand to talk about her book.  Quilt of Souls tells the story of a young Phyllis raised by her grandmother who made quilts out of the clothing of loved ones.  Each scr

Join us for a family friendly movie on the big screen every Thursday night! Bring your own snacks if you wish. All adults must be accompanied by a child.

Earn-a-Bike this summer at the West Wyandotte Library with Bike Walk KC! Join us in July to learn basic bicycle safety and maintenance skills, while stoking your passion for riding bikes.