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Yoga for Healthy Aging

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready to awaken your mind and body?  Join us for Yoga for Healthy Aging~ Chair Yoga.  Part of the challenge of aging is trying to find a safe way to keep the body and mind active.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

STEM: The Human Body!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Learning about the human body will help you figure out which bone is connected to which bone. Unravel the mystery of your muscles, are they the real puppeteers behind your every move?

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Friday: African Textiles Workshop with Jamie Root

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

The diverse textile traditions found on the African Continent are presented in this workshop. Fiber artist Jamie Root uses slides, woven examples, and other visual aids to discuss how symbols facilitate communication.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by any open Kansas City, Kansas Public Library location for Take Your Child to the Library Day event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during open hours.

This event is in the "Children" group

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by any open Kansas City, Kansas Public Library location for Take Your Child to the Library Day event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during open hours.

This event is in the "Children" group

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by any open Kansas City, Kansas Public Library location for Take Your Child to the Library Day event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during open hours.

This event is in the "Children" group

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by any open Kansas City, Kansas Public Library location for Take Your Child to the Library Day event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during open hours.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit

All Day 2/7 - 2/15
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tech Tools: Computer 101

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Tech Tools is a digital literacy program designed specifically for teens at West Wyandotte Library. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to join us for fun, interactive storytimes every Saturday morning. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books! This storytime is geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families.

This event is in the "Children" group

DIY Demon Hunters (Group A)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Unleash your inner artist at Take Your Kids to the Library Day and craft your very own unique Demon Hunter & Friend! Dive into a world of color with our dazzling array of acrylic markers and let your creativity run wild.

Waitlist Only
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an engaging bilingual storytime. Each week features a fun theme and an after story craft!

Dress in clothes that love adventure and a little mess!

This event is in the "Children" group

DIY Demon Hunters (Group B)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Unleash your inner artist at Take Your Kids to the Library Day and craft your very own unique Demon Hunter & Friend! Dive into a world of color with our dazzling array of acrylic markers and let your creativity run wild.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Blockbuster Saturday: Good Fortune (2025)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a Saturday matinee at the Main Library. Doors open 10 minutes before showtime. Snacks and beverages with a lid are allowed.

Good Fortune (2025) (R) 1h. 38m. (Swank)

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Girls Who Code

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

What is Girls Who Code?

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Help (Bookings Closed)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

We will be registering people online for AARP Tax Help. Our site is unable to take walk-ins. You can call us to be registered at 913-295-8250 ext. 4

This event is in the "Children" group

Paper Plate Love Birds

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Paper Plate Love Birds take-home craft available at West Wyandotte circulation desk.  For kids, aged 3+.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Yoga para Principiantes!!! Listos para equilibrar tu estado físico ,a tu ritmo y con disciplina? entonces integrate a estas sesiones para lograrlo.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A spreadsheet is a powerful tool for organizing your data.  Learn how to create a spreadsheet, enter data, format and calculate numbers.

Please include a telephone number and a working email with your registration.  

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Sensory-friendly storytime is open to everyone!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yarn Crafters Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own knitting, crocheting or other project to work on while we socialize.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Blood Drive

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turner Easy Eats: Instant Pot Gumbo

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

Get in the mood for Mardi-Gras and discover the art of crafting a soul-warming gumbo, perfect for snuggling up on a chilly winter evening. Packed with sausage, chicken, and veggies, this dish is your ticket to culinary coziness! 

Waitlist Only
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Call of the Honeyguide: What Science Tells Us About How to Live Well with the Rest of Life by Rob Dunn.  For the Zoom link, please contact Cris Siebenlist at

Virtual Event