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. 

Event List

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Ongoing Events

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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 6, 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 6, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
A background filled with different types of colorful candy.

Homeschool Adventures: Candy Experiments

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom at Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Put your favorite sweets to the test at the Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library!

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Woman reading to children

Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs and playtime featuring active play and sensory activities. Perfect for preschoolers, but babies and toddlers are welcome, too!

This event is in the "Adults" group
meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation

Wednesday, May 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Craft Room 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 6, 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 "Teens" group
teenagers sitting on a wall with feet hanging down

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us each week to hangout with video games and a craft activity. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Laptop on desk

Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

A spreadsheet is a powerful tool for organizing your data.  Learn how to create a spreadsheet, enter data, format and calculate numbers. Class is open to beginning users. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
colorful Lego bricks laid out in a rainbow pattern

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

With their imagination and creativity kids and teens can join in on the Lego fun! Ages 6-19. No registration needed!

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
High five, child and woman with plant for gardening at park with trees in nature garden environment.

Plant a Tree with Bridging the Gap

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Department at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Help us plant trees in Huron Park, the park behind the Main Library!

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Blue book with black lines; an orange pencil down the middle of the book. Literacy Leaders written in yellow lettering.

Camp Fire Heartland Club: Literacy Leaders

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

Literacy Leaders Club is a middle school program designed to strengthen reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in a collaborative and engaging environment.

This event is in the "Children" group
Small child with dark hair smiling and working on a clay piece at a table.

Clay Tulips: EPIC Arts Clay Studio

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Children will use the pinch pot method to sculpt and decorate a sculptural tulip with air dry clay and acrylic paint! You will be able to take your created piece home the day of the program. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
First Call: Let's end addiction together

Tabling: First Call KC

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

First Call is a lifeline for Kansas City. Meet a representative today.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Stack of books in front of shelves

Book Club en Español

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Únete a nosotros en nuestro primer Club de Lectura en español el primer miércoles de cada mes. Será entonces cuando hablaremos sobre el tema del libro ya leído; al final de la junta podrán recoger el próximo libro con Patty. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group
wooden letters spread on a table that spell out ENGLISH CLASSES

Clase de Inglés para Principiantes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Poster for the film Singin' in the Rain.  It shows the title in red font over a picture of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor dancing in raincoats and holding umbrellas.

Mad for the Movies: Iconic Dance Numbers - Singin' in the Rain

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Every Wednesday night at 6 pm, we invite you to join us at Mad for the Movies for free screenings of classic films with the intent of exploring and enjoying cinema from every era.

This event is in the "Adults" group
man sits next to a woman at a table while taking notes

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Free English Classes every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required.

Clase básica de inglés para las personas que desean aprender y practicar el inglés.

This event is in the "Children" group
toddlers enjoying building blocks, cars, ships and other plastic toys in classroom

Preschool Playtime

Thursday, May 7, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
student raising hand in class setting

Citizenship/ESL Classes

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

This class is designed to help prepare students for the USCIS Citizenship Test. We hold classes on Thursday mornings and Thursday evenings. Students can come to the class which suits their schedule best.

Class times: 

This event is in the "Adults" group
DNA

Lunch and Learn: Your Genes are Not Your Destiny

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Your Genes are Not Your Destiny: How Nutrition and Lifestyle Impact Gene Expression and Health

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
Gray, blue, and green shield with the words, "Robo Fusion Collective" in the middle.

Camp Fire Heartland Club: Robo Fusion Collective

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

Robo Fusion Collective is a dynamic middle school robotics club where innovation meets hands-on engineering. Students design, build, and program robots while developing skills in coding, problem-solving, and teamwork.