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Ceramics and Mahogany

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Art Gallery Display Cases at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Ceramic collection from private collector.  Mahogany collection from private collector.

Spice Club

Spice Club: Christmas Spice

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/15/2025 @ 9:00pm
Take Home at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you’re a foodie or just interested in trying something new – Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit at the beginning of each month.

Red ornament hanging from an evergreen tree branch against a white background

Adult Take-Home Craft @ Main: Glitter Ornament

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

 

Do you like the look of glitter ornaments, but can't stand the glitter fall-out on your floor?
Come grab a kit to make a cute glitter ornament where the glitter is on the INSIDE!

poster display stands featuring info about Sumner High School history

The History of Sumner High School Exhibit

All Day 12/9 - 12/23
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Sumner High School’s legacy stretches across more than 120 years. Established in 1905 as a school for African American students, it became a cornerstone of education, community, and achievement in Kansas City, Kansas.

quilt swirl

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kansas Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

wrapped gifts with lights and pinecones

Gift Wrapping Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Need more space to wrap your holiday gifts, or some privacy away from the little ones? Wrap your gifts at the library!

Cover of Billy Budd, Bartleby, and other stories by Herman Melville, published by Penguin Classics, depicting a woodcut-style illustration of an individual on a ship

Digestible Classics Book Club: The Piazza Tales

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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.

quilt swirl

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kansas Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

Empty art display case

Ceramics and Mahogany

All Day 12/27 - 12/28
Art Gallery Display Cases at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Ceramic collection from private collector.  Mahogany collection from private collector.

Pink perfume bottle with an old fashioned spray-squeeze pump

Perfume Bottle Collection

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
Art Gallery Display Cases at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Perfume bottles come in unique forms and elaborate shapes.  These lovely and interesting bottles are from the perfume collection of Sheryl Nance-Durst.

Exhibit graphic with artwork displayed on the walls and the word Exhibit

The History of Sumner High School Exhibit

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Sumner High School’s legacy stretches across more than 120 years. Established in 1905 as a school for African American students, it became a cornerstone of education, community, and achievement in Kansas City, Kansas.

Spice Club

Spice Club: Uzbek Samsa Spice Mix

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/15/2026 @ 9:00pm
Take Home at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you’re a foodie or just interested in trying something new – Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit at the beginning of each month.

family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kansas Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

Únete a Nuestro Club de Lectura en la Biblioteca! La biblioteca invita a todos los hablantes de español a participar en nuestro Club de Lectura. Compartiremos libros fáciles de leer, conversaremos en grupo y disfrutaremos de un espacio amigable para practicar la lectura y el idioma.

Book Club en Español

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Únete a nosotros a nuestro primer Club de Lectura en español cada primer miércoles del mes. Será entonces cuando hablaremos sobre el tema del libro ya leído, al final de la junta podrán recoger el próximo libro con Patty. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kansas Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

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.

Clase de Inglés para Principiantes

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Seats Available
Registration Required