Mobile Library Updates

Due to outside temperatures, all routes for PURPLE Bus and GREEN Bus are cancelled for Friday, January 30. 
 

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Repair Cafe

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Conference Room A/B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Re.Use.Full is presenting a Repair Cafe in partnership with the Kansas City Kansas Public Library.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, February 14, 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 "Adults" group

Digestible Classics Book Club: Montage of a Dream Deferred

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Digestible Classics dives into the best books that are short enough for a busy schedule. Everyone is welcome, no matter your experience with classic literature.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Board Game Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for fun and games at the library! Our Little Board Game Club is a playful program designed just for young kids.

This event is in the "Children" group
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Enjoy the Process - Art Workshop Valentine's Edition

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Process Art is a form of artistic expression that focuses more on the journey than the end result. This program is geared toward children 18 and under to "Enjoy the Process" of creating.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Board at the Library

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Want to try out some new board games? Have a game and want to teach it to others? Have a game and a group but nowhere to host your game day? West Wyandotte is the place to be for board games on Sunday! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Cute Valentine's BINGO

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Cute Valentine's BINGO is designed to be simple and fun for children ages 3-9. Come match cute valentine's character's to get a BINGO!

Seats Available
Registration Required

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Black History Month Challenge

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Black History Month with our Black History Month Challenge.  How much do you know about famous African American History?  Take our challenge and win a gift.  All challenge questions can be answered from info panels inside

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit

All Day 2/17 - 3/8
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

No-Sew Heart Pillow

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

No-Sew Heart Pillows take-home craft available at West Wyandotte circulation desk.  For teens, aged 10+.

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Take Home Craft - Beaded Bracelet

02/17/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a kit to create your own glass beaded bracelet! 

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

Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Tai Chi provides a slow, gentle exercise routine suitable for all ages and skill levels.  It is especially useful for older adults as it focuses on building flexibility, muscle strength, and balance.  Tai Chi has been shown to improve ba

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Playtime is for children between the ages of 2 and 5 and their guardians. A variety of age-appropriate games and activities will be provided each week to entertain your little ones.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mock Job Interviews

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready to ace your next job interview?

Dust off your interview skills with a virtual mock job interview - no pressure, just helpful tips and advice to get you prepared and feeling confident! 

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

Share the Love Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

Have a favorite author? Tired of not having any new book ideas? You're in luck. Join us, literary lovers, at Turner Community Library's book club & share the books that you adore.

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

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

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

Homeschool Tuesday: African Dance Workshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Rodney and Vanessa Gibbs will teach students concepts and techniques of West African dance from Mali and Senegal. Students will learn dances that honor kings and queens, celebrate weddings, and begin harvests. 

Grades 3 - 8

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

Spanish Citizenship Classes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the West Wyandotte Library for a Citizenship Preparation Class in English and Spanish.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix!  Check out our Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/otakuanimecorps/

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics Part II - What Are All Those Keys?!? (Date Adjusted)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Computer Training Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come see us demonstrate the basics of using a computer with Windows. If you have a computer that is not a Mac or Apple, then you have Windows. It's the system that runs your computer. 

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

Chinese New Year Crafts

02/18/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/21/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Bring fireworks into the Chinese New Year as we celebrate the year of the horse!

Year of the Horse Bracelet

Ceramic Dragon

Lucky Cat Dangle

Scratch Off Golden Horse

Chinese New Year Stickaroo

This event is in the "Children" group

Nature Story Time

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children

Nature Storytime at the Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library!