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Due to mechanical issues, all routes for BLUE Bus are cancelled for Wednesday, January 28 and PURPLE Bus are cancelled for Wednesday and Thursday, January 28 and 29. 
 

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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.

Table with colorful crafts laid supplies laid out.

Take Home Kit- Upcycled Book Hearts

01/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a kit to create your own upcycled book paper heart!

A graphic showing Turner Take-Home Crafts: Stitch Sweater Moose, Paint a Woodland Animal, Forest Puppet, and Tree Trunk Sticker Scene.

Forest Creature Crafts

01/28/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

A moose! A bear! A fox! Oh, deer! Get lost in the pines with these wild animal crafts.

Stitch Sweater Moose

Paint a Woodland Animal 

Forest Puppet

Tree Trunk Sticker Scene.

Meditation

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.

Four kids in brightly colored clothes dancing

Preschool Playtime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Kids - join West Staff in the auditorium for games, giant Legos, marble runs and more!

Wood Cutter

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
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the world of word processing!  Learn how to open a file, create a new file, make formatting changes, correct typing mistakes, save a file and more!  Class is open to beginning computer users.  

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Colorful banner that reads: "South Branch Library STEAM Spot! For Grades 1st through 6th"

STEAM Spot!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Children in grades 1st—6th are welcome to join us every other Thursday night for STEAM Spot!: a space for exploration and creativity geared towards younger school-aged children.

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, January 29, 2026 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, 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 familiar

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.

Children reading books at the library for storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Folkloric dancers dancing

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.

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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!

Dress in clothes that love adventure and a little mess!

Necklace in shades of yellow and orange displayed on a black velvet stand all on a pastel background with the library's logo and the words "adult craft class necklace with magnetic clasp"

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.

 

 

 

Full
Registration Required
Black History Month Challenge

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

Colorful craft supplies laid out on a table.

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! 

WW Arcade Poster

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.