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Cover of The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, depicting a somber old man with a large beard.

Digestible Classics Book Club: The Death of Ivan Ilych

Saturday, January 17, 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.

The Naked Gun (2025)

Blockbuster Saturday: The Naked Gun (2025)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Naked Gun (2025) (PG-13) 1h. 25m. (Swank)

Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world.

Pink perfume bottle with an old fashioned spray-squeeze pump

Perfume Bottle Collection

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
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 1/20 - 2/7
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.

family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 20, 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 21, 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
The Color of Money (1986)

Wednesday Night Movies: Later Paul Newman Movies

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Color of Money (1986) (R) 1h. 58m. (Swank)

A pool hustler mentors a talented young player and his street-smart girlfriend, but his attempts to corrupt the young man make him reassess his own decisions in life.

Caught Stealing (2025)

Blockbuster Saturday: Caught Stealing (2025)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Caught Stealing (2025) (R) 1h. 49m. (Swank)

Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, is unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of '90s NYC.

family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 27, 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 28, 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
Strings of colorful beads and a pair of scissors on a white background next to a box of loose beads

Adult Craft Class - Beaded Necklace

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

 

 

Join us for a fun craft. We'll create an easy beaded necklace with a magnetic clasp.

 

 

 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Spice Club

Spice Club: Thai 7 Spice

02/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
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, February 3, 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, February 4, 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
Image of the Declaration of Independence showing the words "We the People"

Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit

All Day 2/7 - 2/15
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.

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, February 11, 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
Cover for the 1951 edition of Montage of a Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes. It is a simple yellow cover with fire-like stripes across it.

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.

Image of the Declaration of Independence showing the words "We the People"

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.

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, 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
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, February 25, 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