Library Closing

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, all Kansas City, Kansas Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. 

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Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 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

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Mock Job Interviews on Zoom

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, 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
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Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room 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.

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Zen Craft: Winter Shadow Boxes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Patrons can join us to create a winter themed shadow box. We will provide the boxes and decorative items but bring your own to further customize your creation! Enjoy music and a snack while you work.

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Mindfulness and Meditation

Wednesday, January 28, 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
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Ask a Librarian

Wednesday, January 28, 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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Teen Hangout

Wednesday, January 28, 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. 

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Mindful Meditation

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Conference Room A at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Group meditation can offer a deeper meditation experience due to the sense of community, fewer distractions, positive feedback, and guidance from a trained leader.

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Woodcutter Doll

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make a woodcutter doll, perfect to display on your shelf during the long winter months.

 

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Mejore Su Salud

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room B 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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Taller de Canto y musica

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 2 at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Vive esta oprtunidad de expresarte através del canto.

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Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, January 30, 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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Programa de Folklorico

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Taller de Danza Folklórica abrirá la oprotunidad  a los alumnos la posibilidad de expresarse y comunicarse a través del lenguaje de sus propios movimientos.

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Black History Month Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
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

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Take Home Craft - Macrame Heart

02/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a kit to create your own macrame heart! 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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West Wyandotte Arcade

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium Plus Conference Room A/B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Welcome all gamers of all ages as West Wyandotte Library opens up their video game library for patrons to play.

From new gen to old gen consoles there's games galore for every taste. 

 

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Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, February 2, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mending Monday Makerspace

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring items to mend or alter, or your latest sewing project and take advantage of the Sewing Machines and supplies in the library sewing lab the first Monday of the month from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Come for the evening and share ideas and inspiratio

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Paint Along / Pinta Conmigo

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Sign up to make a step-by-step, beginner-friendly painting! In this session, we will be painting a colorful cupcake of your design. This program is for ages 12-Adult. Walk-ins allowed at 6:15 pm while supplies last.

 

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 3, 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