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. 

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. 

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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.

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.

A picture showing different crafts like No Sew Elf Pillow, Pullback Santa's Sled, Howliday Ornament, North Pole Watch Craft, Colored Sand Tree, Buddy Foam 3D Scene.

Santa's Workshop Crafts

12/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

No Sew Elf Pillow

Pullback Santa's Sled

Howliday Ornament 

North Pole Watch Craft 

Colored Sand Tree 

Buddy Foam 3D Scene 

Cryptocurrency symbols on a blue background

Lunch and Learn: Demystifying Cryptocurrency

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Cryptocurrencies, built on a new technology called blockchain, are changing how people think about and use money.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Giant Christmas Ornament

Giant Christmas Ornament

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a large Christmas ornament to hang outside!

Seats Available
Registration Required
A picture of the cover of Snowcat Prince where a blue cat is surrounded by nefarious creatures like snakes and hawks.

Graphic Novel Club: The Snowcat Prince

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Step into the panels and bring the pages to life! In this lively group read-aloud, we’ll voice-act a graphic novel together, bringing energy to every scene.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Photo of a bookmark with a handmade design. The design includes a smiley face and the word READ.

Scratch Art Galore!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Children and teens are welcome to come and show their skills creating scratch art. For ages 6-19.

Diverse people at a book club

Spanish Class

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A 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.  

Registration Closed
Registration Required
creative club

Creative Club | Club Creativo de Jovenes

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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. This December, we’re making glitter canvas trees and DIY snow globes from recycled jars! For ages 10-18.

Thursday, December 4th - Glitter Canvas Trees

Supplies for needlepoint including wooden embroidery hoop, thread in various colors, black scissors, white fabric, and an embroidery needle with green thread.

Fiber Folks Social Hour

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love crafting with fabric and thread? Join us to work on your favorite fiber crafts including crochet, embroidery, sewing, and more!

Canto

Taller de Canto y musica

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Vive esta oprtunidad de expresarte através del canto.

Yoga familiar

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room B 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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Womb to walking logo

Baby & Me: Milestone Moments

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special session of Baby & Me, featuring Womb to Walking, LLC, a local physical therapy business, specializing in infant development and milestones.

A picture of a jar with scattered potpourri next to it.

Seasonal Scents Keepsake: DIY Potpourri Session

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

Craft a gift for that special someone that whisks them away on a fragrant journey through the winter solstice. Your DIY potpourri keepsake will be a delightful scent that will be a charming reminder of just how much you care.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Flyer for the Paper Shapers program. Flyer contain images of origami birds and bugs. Flyer states: Paper Shapers every third Friday of the month at 4:00pm. For ages 9-18.

Paper Shapers

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Become a paper shaper at Main Library every third Friday of the month. As a paper shaper you will learn about simple origami techniques and create some amazing origami art. This program is geared towards ages 9-18.

graphic for nature storytime with illustrated night-time nature scene

Nature Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children

Kids & families, help us create a wild winter wonderland on Saturday morning, December 20, at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library!

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an engaging bilingual storytime. Each week features a fun theme and an after story craft!

Acompáñanos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe. ¡Cada semana tenemos un tema nuevo de cuentos junto con una manualidad divertida!

Children reading books at the library for storytime

Family Storytime: Winter Themed

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to join us for fun, interactive storytimes every Saturday morning. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books! This storytime is geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families.