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

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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. Take Home Craft: DIY Windchimes 04/21/2021 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2021 @ 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: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: A simple craft to brighten up your porch! This kit contains everything you need to create a wind chime that you can hang indoors or out for a splash of springtime color. Pick up yours beginning April 1st!						This event is in the "Adults" group. Spice Club: Hawaij (Yemen) All Day Adults Main Library 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: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Cultural, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: 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.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. Take Home: Teen Craft Kit 04/21/2021 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2021 @ 5:00pm Teens Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Reading is always more fun with a bookmark to save your place! Bookmarks are even better when you create them yourself.
	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. Turner Take Home: Peekaboo Alien 04/26/2021 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Turner Community 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: Turner Community Library Room: Take Home - Turner Community Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Catch the Alien in a game of Peekaboo with this Unidentifiable Craft. Please call 913-295-8250 ext. 4 to put this item on hold at the Turner Community Library until we close. https://youtu.be/QELwq22HTTQ
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Turner Take Home: Rocket Ship 04/26/2021 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Turner Community 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: Turner Community Library Room: Take Home - Turner Community Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Shoot yourself to the moon with your very own Rocket Ship Please call 913-295-8250 ext. 4 to put this item on hold at the Turner Community Library until we close. https://youtu.be/BtpJBlo0V1A
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Turner Take Home: Wooden Space Shapes 04/26/2021 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Turner Community 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: Turner Community Library Room: Take Home - Turner Community Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Color or paint these Wooden Space Shapes. Please call 913-295-8250 ext. 4 to put this item on hold at the Turner Community Library until we close.
		This event is in the "Children" group. Take Home Craft: Butterfly Pals 04/26/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/01/2021 @ 5:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Science & Nature, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Let’s make reading even better with this take home craft! Enjoy a Great book with two colorful butterflies as reading pals! These craft kits will be available beginning April 26, while supplies last.
		This event is in the "Children" group. Mother's Day Gift Craft 04/26/2021 @ 9:00am - 05/08/2021 @ 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: Dazzle on Mother's Day with a gift from the heart and made with your own creativity! West Wyandotte Library has assembled take home kits for ages 6-17. Comes with a photo frame, card and supplies needed to decorate. While Supplies Last
				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Turner Take Home: Blast Off Rocket Ship 04/28/2021 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Turner Community 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: Turner Community Library Room: Take Home - Turner Community Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: See how far your rocket will go into the stratosphere with this S.T.E.M. Craft.
				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Turner Take Home: Painted Planet 04/28/2021 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2021 @ 5:00pm Children, Teens Turner Community 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: Turner Community Library Room: Take Home - Turner Community Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Create your own planet with your very own astronaut & alien. Please call 913-295-8250 ext. 4 to put this item on hold at the Turner Community Library until we close. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ-JXguOw9M
						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.
12 am							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.
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9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced Excel Via Zoom 9:30am - 12:00pm 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: Computers & Technology, Developing Skills Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Go deeper into spreadsheets. Learn how to add color to your spreadsheets, how to add additional worksheets to your workbook, and learn how Pivot Tables can really make your data stand out. 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 "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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Homeschool Tuesday: Claymation Animation PART 1 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Teens West Wyandotte 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: West Wyandotte Library Room: Take Home - West Wyandotte Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Hobbies, , Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Join us for a two-part workshop on Claymation Animation! Claymation is a type of stop-motion animation using malleable clay and changing the shape or position of the clay for each frame	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!
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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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Read Aloud of A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: Book Clubs, , Science & Nature, , Developing Skills Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us for the reading of A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet by Dr. Sarah Jacquette Ray.	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: 5 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual Gamers' Adventures 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Virtual Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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.
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 "Children" group. Compassionate Kids: All About Antiracism Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children West Wyandotte Library Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Closed 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: , Storytime, Developing Skills Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: Join us for Compassionate Kids, a monthly storytime series for kids ages 4 to 11 and their caregivers centered on creating space for conversations and education about social issues and social justice! Ms.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Environmental Justice and Racism: What Are They and How They Affect You Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:00 - 7:30 pm CST 6:00pm - 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: , Science & Nature, , Forums, Developing Skills, Special Events Event Details: Join the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library and The Resilient Activist for a panel discussion on environmental justice and racism with Sarah Jaquette Ray, author of “A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Pl

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