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

Featured Events

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	Closing Closed for the Holiday All Day All Branches 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Kansas Day Symbols All Day 1/3 - 1/16 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 Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Cultural, , Science & Nature, Recreation, , Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Come visit the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library throughout the month of January to pick up your Kansas Day Symbols take-home craft flipbook and crown. 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. January Nature Journaling 01/03/2022 @ 8:00am - 01/16/2022 @ 5:00pm 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 Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: , Science & Nature, Recreation, , Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Become a nature detective at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library for this month's nature journaling program. Stop by the library to pick up readings from "January Thaw" an essay out of Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Take-Home Craft @ Main: Embroidered Bookmark 01/03/2022 @ 9:00am - 01/08/2022 @ 5:00pm 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, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: The Main Library has another great craft kit for adults to take home. This kit will let you make an embroidered "READ" bookmark. 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. Spice Club: Cuban 01/03/2022 @ 9:00am - 01/08/2022 @ 5:00pm 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. 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. Snowman Doorhanger 01/03/2022 @ 9:00am - 01/16/2022 @ 5:00pm 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 Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment & Culture Event Details: Stop by our library to pick up your own Snowman Doorhanger craft throughout the month of January. All craft kit pieces are pre-packaged for individual use. Only one per person. While supplies lasts. 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. New Drawings: Biology, Geology and Cosmology by Fred Trease All Day 1/4 - 1/16 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: Artist Statement/Bio Fred Trease 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. Eagle Photographs by Ron Tilman All Day 1/5 - 1/16 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: Ron Tilman is sharing his eagle photographs in celebration of the 20th Annual Eagle Days. See more of Ron's photos at mykansaspics.com Artist Bio: 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. KCKPS Student Drawings for the 1904 World's Fair All Day 1/5 - 1/16 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: A selection of reproductions of drawings done by KCKPS students for the 1904 World’s Fair is on display at Main Library now through the end of February. 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. Turner Take Home: Hand Print Walrus 01/05/2022 @ 9:00am - 01/07/2022 @ 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: We are located at 831 S 55th St, Kansas City, Kansas, 66106. You can enter the back library entrance, be buzzed through the Turner Recreation Commission's front door, or use curbside pick up. 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. Turner Take Home: Hot Cocoa Thumb Print Craft 01/05/2022 @ 9:00am - 01/07/2022 @ 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: We are located at 831 S 55th St, Kansas City, Kansas, 66106. You can enter the back library entrance, be buzzed through the Turner Recreation Commission's front door, or use curbside pick up. 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. Turner Take Home: Winter Animal Craft Stick Craft 01/05/2022 @ 9:00am - 01/07/2022 @ 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: We are located at 831 S 55th St, Kansas City, Kansas, 66106. You can enter the back library entrance, be buzzed through the Turner Recreation Commission's front door, or use curbside pick up. 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.
9 am		Closing Turner Community Library Closed 9:00am - 8:00pm Turner Community Library Branches: Turner Community Library	This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk! 9:00am - 10:00am 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, Entertainment & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 9 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. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Help Session 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Kansas Room - Main Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: , , Developing Skills, History & Genealogy Event Details: Are you interested in learning more about your family history? Or maybe you have started researching your family tree but would like someone to take a fresh look at it? Drop into the Kansas Room Tuesdays between 10:00-12:00 for help. 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. Homeschool Adventures: Nature Drawing 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Teens Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Closed 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 Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join us at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library for a morning of Nature Drawing with our homeschool program. Become a better artist and naturalist by studying nature images and cutouts from nature magazines and photographs. 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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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 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: , Health & Wellness, Recreation, Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join Zoom Meeting https://kckpl.zoom.us/j/91468076821?pwd=d05TS0RqRFRZYWZlMi9HZjIxU2xaQT09 Meeting ID: 914 6807 6821 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! 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. The Friendly Readers Book Club 4:00pm - 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: Book Clubs Event Details: Calling All The Friendly Readers: Are you a reader in grades 1 – 5? Come join The Friendly Readers Book Club! This Virtual Book Club is just for kids and is a safe space to read together and talk about the books we love. 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.
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! 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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