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Lyric Opera Presents: Langston Hughes A Lyrical Life

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library for a free performance of Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life at our Main Library location. Please register below so we can save you a seat!

Full
Registration Required
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The Writers' Bloc

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

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The Writers' Bloc

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

Magnetic poetry words

Magnetic Poetry Tins

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

To celebrate National Poetry Month we’re making our own magnetic poetry travel tins!

Seats Available
Registration Required
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The Writers' Bloc

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

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Poetry Workshop with Beth Gulley

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a poetry writing workshop with professor and author Beth Gulley. No previous writing experience required, just bring yourself and an open mind!

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Poetry Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for poetry storytime, in honor of National Poetry Month! We will be reading books about poetry and making our own poetry along with other fun, poetry themed activities!

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The Writers' Bloc

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

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The Writers' Bloc

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

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The Writers' Bloc

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

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Humanities Kansas: Listening to Place (Nature and Poetry Walk)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outdoors at Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Dive into the wonders of the natural world and unlock a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration! Discover fresh strategies for living, find solace and healing after loss, and shift your mindset towards kinship, community, and sustainability.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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The Writers' Bloc

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!