Turner Community Library Update

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the back entrance and parking lot at Turner Community Library will be closed for building maintenance. Please use the front entrance to the Turner Recreation Commission to access the Library. 

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Folkloric dancers dancing

Programa de Folklorico

Saturday, May 23, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingües

Saturday, May 23, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Reiki symbols on a stone

Experience Reiki!

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

The term Reiki comes from Rei "God's Wisdom or Higher Power" and Ki "life force energy."  This ancient Japanese practice reduces stress and promotes healing.

Waitlist Only
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Puppy with bone, kitten with toy

Kitten and Puppy Party

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Come adopt a Puppy or a Kitty plushie! Decorate their houses, and make collars and toys for your new pets!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Butterfly logo for Butterbee  Boutique followed by the Bob Ross signature

Bob Ross Painting Class: Landscape

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join our certified Bob Ross instructor for an authentic Bob Ross landscape painting class.  Derese McAbee of Butterbee Boutique will lead our class in creating an authentic quiet stream landscape .  All supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Black video game controller

Switch Saturday

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Main Library is pulling out the Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of gaming! Come and join us! For ages 8 to 19.

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Community Location, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tai Chi with Tom

Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Tai Chi provides a slow, gentle exercise routine suitable for all ages and skill levels.  It is especially useful for older adults as it focuses on building flexibility, muscle strength, and balance.  Tai Chi has been shown to improve ba

This event is in the "Adults" group
various historic and vintage photographs of people spread out on a flat surface

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, May 26, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Children smiling, laying down with foam blocks around them

Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Playtime is for children between the ages of 2 and 5 and their guardians. A variety of age-appropriate games and activities will be provided each week to entertain your little ones.

This event is in the "Children" group
Three children on hands and knees. One adult standing, leaning toward a child.

Pose and Play Little One's Library Yoga

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

It’s never too early to stretch, breathe, and play! Pose and Play Little One's Library Yoga introduces preschoolers Yoga beginners to the magic of yoga through storytelling, songs, and movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Hispanic couple sits at a table talking in a cafe

Inglés con Sabor Latino

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Únete a nuestro programa de conversación en inglés. Practica tu inglés de forma natural en sesiones diseñadas para hablar y ganar confianza. No es una clase tradicional, sino un espacio relajado donde podrás expresarte sin presión.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Kids Who Code written out with a left carrot symbol, slash symbol as a pencil, and a right arrow carrot symbol

Camp Fire Heartland Club: Kids Who Code Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

Kids Who Code Club is a middle school program that uses the hands-on curriculum from Girls Who Code to introduce students to computer science.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix!  Check out our Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/otakuanimecorps/

This event is in the "Children" group
Librarian standing reading a book to a room filled with children and their parents around a large green carpet with lots of plants and couple of turtles behind the librarian

Nature Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children

Nature Storytime at the Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library!

This event is in the "Children" group
3 babies looking at a book on the floor

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Baby Storytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a storytime setting. We focus on interaction between baby and their caregiver with songs, books, bonding activities and finger plays. For children ages 0 to 2 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group
We see a delicious cup of coffee next to a pile of book representing our Storytime and Sips program.

Storytime & Sips

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Little ones enjoy three enchanting stories while grown-ups sip on something warm and wonderful! It’s the perfect blend of joy and java, because storytime isn’t just for kids! Only one small drink will be given to one kid & adult per family.

This event is in the "Adults" group
meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

The ability to self-calm is a powerful tool for managing life’s stressors. Learn how to weave quiet times into your everyday life.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Katy, a librarian at West Wyandotte Library sits at a table in front of an ask a librarian sign

Ask a Librarian

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Have a question? Need assistance? Our Community Support Librarian will be offering open office hours every Wednesday from 1-3 PM at the West Wyandotte Library! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
Three hands, red, blue, and yellow reaching upward toward seven stars, red, blue, and yellow. Youth Astro Net is below the hands, written out.

Camp Fire Heartland Club: Youth Astro Net Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

Youth Astro Net Club is an exciting middle school program where students explore space, science, astronomy, and technology through hands-on projects and interactive learning.

This event is in the "Adults" group
person looking at a computer screen with multiple people on a video call

Charlemos. Práctica de conversación en español.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Hola. ¿Cómo están?

Join us to practice speaking Spanish by meeting virtually for conversation. For intermediate and advanced Spanish learners, 18 and up, to practice speaking Spanish by conversation with other learners.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
small child sits between a man and woman in a movie theater eating popcorn

Family Craft and Movie: Moana

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Department at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Moana (2016) (G) 1h 43m (Swank)

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
A child wearing a red and white striped, looking through a pair of binoculars, outside under the tree canopy.

Young Birders Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outdoors at Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Join us at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 3:30 pm for Young Birders Club! At Young Birders Club, patrons will learn more about local birds.