Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library locations will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle, Turner* and Mobile Libraries will be closed on:
Wednesday December 24, 2025 through Wednesday January 1, 2026. 
*Turner Community Library will be open on Saturday December 27.

Main, West & South library locations will be open on December 29 and 30 but will close early at 5:00 pm.

All library locations will reopen for normal operating hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

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Fun Family Film - Frozen

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Fun Family Film - Join us for a showing of Frozen in the Auditorium at 1pm at West Wyandotte Library.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Craft Workshop

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stay warm in the library while making some COLD winter crafts! Materials and guidance will be provided to create a book page snowman, cut paper snowflakes, and paint with ice.  

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Paper Chain Snowman

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Paper Chain Snowman take-home craft available at West Wyandotte circulation desk.  For kids, aged 3+.

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Wintry Mix Crafts

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/13/2026 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Get lost in a mix of crafts that you can do while keeping warm for the winter!

Sledding Animals

Winter Jigsaw Puzzle

Winter Animal Bookmark

Rainbow Winter Scratch Poster

Polar Animal craft

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Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, January 12, 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.

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Evening Storytime - Polar Bears!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Looking for a way to wrap up your evening before dinner and bedtime? Come enjoy an interactive Storytime with multiple books and songs. At the end, there is always a fun craft or activity.

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Pose & Play Yoga

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

It’s never too early to stretch, breathe, and play! Yoga for Littles introduces preschoolers to the magic of yoga through storytelling, songs, and movement.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Creative Club | Club Creativo de Jovenes

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get crafty twice a month with fun, hands-on projects. For ages 10-18.

Monday, January 12th - Winter Slime

Monday, January 26th - Shrinky Dinks Bracelets and Keychains

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Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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Homeschool Tuesday: Celebrating Kansas!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us and celebrate Kansas's Birthday for the month of January. We will be learning about Kansas State Symbols with a variety of activities.

Registration is Required.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Mini-Breakout: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

We need your help to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Can you solve the puzzles in order to unlock Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech? Ages 9 to 19 are welcomed to their hand at this mini-breakout.

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Wintry Mix Crafts

01/14/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/17/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Get lost in a mix of crafts that you can do while keeping warm for the winter!

Snowflake String Art (Limited) 

Polar Bear Park

Ice Fishing Scene

Swirling Sled Dangle

Puzzle Piece Snowflake 

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Nature Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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!

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Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 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

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Storytime & Sips

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Little ones enjoy three enchanting stories while grown-ups sip on something warm and wonderful! It’s the perfect blend of joy and java, because storytime isn’t just for kids! Only one small drink will be given to one kid & adult per family.

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Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, January 14, 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!

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Ask a Librarian

Wednesday, January 14, 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! 

 

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Mini-Breakout: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

We need your help to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Can you solve the puzzles in order to unlock Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech? Ages 9 to 19 are welcomed to their hand at this mini-breakout.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Playtime

Thursday, January 15, 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!

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Homeschool Thursday: Paper Airplane engineering

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

Learn the engineering process and a fun new skill. Test different types of paper planes, and create your own to see which flies furthest.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Mejore Su Salud

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Simple Solutions to help families eat smart and move more. 

Actividad en español

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Mini-Breakout: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

We need your help to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Can you solve the puzzles in order to unlock Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech? Ages 9 to 19 are welcomed to their hand at this mini-breakout.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Spot!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Children in grades 1st—6th are welcome to join us every other Thursday night for STEAM Spot!: a space for exploration and creativity geared towards younger school-aged children.