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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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Baby Storytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a storytime setting.  We focus on interaction between baby and their caregiver with songs, books, bonding activities and finger plays.  For children ages 0 to 2 with a careg

This event is in the "Children" group

Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs and playtime featuring active play and sensory activities. Perfect for preschoolers, but babies and toddlers are welcome, too!

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

Mindfulness and Meditation

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The ability to self-calm is a powerful tool for managing life’s stressors. Learn how to weave quiet times into your everyday life.

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

Common Grounds Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Common Grounds Book Club is a monthly reading club that meets to read and discuss books dealing with a wide variety of social issues.  We read both fiction and nonfiction.  Join us this month as we discuss The Afterlife of Ma

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

Ask a Librarian

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Have a question? Need assistance? Our Community Support Librarian, Katy, will be offering open office hours every Wednesday from 1-3 PM at the West Wyandotte Library! 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Charlemos. Práctica de conversación en español.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Hola. ¿Cómo están?

Join us to practice speaking Spanish by meeting virtually for conversation. For intermediate and advanced Spanish learners, 18 and up, to practice speaking Spanish by conversation with other learners.

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

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us each week to hangout with video games and a craft activity. 

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

With their imagination and creativity kids and teens can join in on the Lego fun! Ages 6-19. No registration needed!

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Do you LOVE to build with Legos and blocks? Get creative and build anything you choose. Work on your own creations, or build as a team. We provide the materials – You bring your imagination. Ages 5-12. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Classes

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Clase de Inglés para Principiantes

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Computer Training Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

La Biblioteca Main ofrece clases básicas para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ELL) Las clases se llevan a cabo todos los miércoles de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Es necesario registrarse.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mad for the Movies: Film Noir - Kiss Me Deadly

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In the 1940s and 50s, Hollywood produced a slew of cynical, hardboiled crime movies now called film noir.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wednesday Night Movies: America 250

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come and join us for a Wednesday night movie. Doors open 10 minutes before showtime. Snacks and beverages with a lid are allowed.

Matewan (1987) (PG-13) 2h. 10m. (Swank)

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Free English Classes every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Playtime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Kids - join West Staff in the auditorium for games, giant Legos, marble runs and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft PowerPoint

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Computer Training Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

 

PowerPoint is the most widely used slideshow creation and presentation program. Come learn how to create slides, do animations and more. You'll even learn a few tips about how to actually do the presentation in front of people.

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

Lunch and Learn: Beyond Teeth: Holistic Dental Care with an MD

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an informative program on Holistic Dental Care, where oral health meets whole-body wellness. Discover natural approaches to dental hygiene and prevention, and explore the powerful connection between oral health and overall well-being.

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

Lunar New Year Paper Lantern Decorating

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ring in the Year of the Horse with a fun and relaxing craft! Decorate and personalize a paper lantern with paint, paint markers, charms, and other embellishments.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Class

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a beginner or early intermediate Spanish learner? Join us as we cover basic Spanish concepts and vocabulary through discussion and more.  

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

Black History Month Book Discussion: The Afterlife of Malcolm X

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us this month for a special Black History Month book discussion.   We will discuss The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon's Enduring Impact on America by Mark Whitaker.  

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

Humanities Kansas: Learning from Gordon Parks with Ann Dean

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bear's Den at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

African American author, photographer, and filmmaker Gordon Parks was well known for his documentation of American life and culture. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, in 1912, he is one of the most esteemed image makers of all time.

Seats Available
Registration Required