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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Colorful banner that reads: "South Branch Library STEAM Spot! For Grades 1st through 6th"

STEAM Spot!

Thursday, May 7, 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 2nd and 4th Thursday night for STEAM Spot!: a space for exploration and creativity geared towards younger school-aged children.

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

Citizenship/ESL Classes

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium 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
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, May 7, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
A pair of hands crocheting white lace

Paso a Paso Clase de Tejido / Step-by-Step Crochet

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Unete a nosotros y atiende una clase continua para aprender los esenciales del tejido cada Jueves al atardecer todo el mes de Mayo.

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
Women practicing yoga at health club

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, May 8, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Baby discovering self in mirror with toys scattered around him

Baby & Me: Discovery Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Discover, play, and connect at Baby & Me Discovery Time! 

This event is in the "Children" group
map of where to park for program. Parking at 2443 S. 42nd St.

Storytime at KC Farm School

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Location
Age Group:
Children

Join us outdoors at KC Farm School at Gibbs Road for some fun and educational storytimes! Each week we will focus on a different nature theme and pair stories and songs with an earth-friendly educational activity.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Photograph of people doing chair yoga outdoors

Yoga for Healthy Aging

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready to awaken your mind and body?  Join us for Yoga for Healthy Aging~ Chair Yoga.  Part of the challenge of aging is trying to find a safe way to keep the body and mind active.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Image of an open book with flowers, plants, and butterflies emerging from the book.

Nature / Environment Book Club

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us via Zoom as the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library hosts a book club on titles related to Nature or the Environment every second Friday of the month from 1 pm - 2 pm (excluding the months of June and July).

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
A diverse group of professional young people are seated, holding items like resumes and personal devices.

Job Resource Fair

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium Plus Conference Room A/B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a job or thinking about your next career move? The library’s Job Resource Fair is your one-stop opportunity to connect, learn, and take the next step!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
two women in a garden area with one handing another a small plant

Plant Swap

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Front Plaza at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are your plants overflowing with little offshoots? Do you need to thin out your garden? Do you have extra seeds that you didn't use? Share and swap your plants, cuttings, seeds, etc. with other plant parents. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
a family with an adult male, adult female, and 2 children reading a story on a couch.

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 9, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Folkloric dancers dancing

Programa de Folklorico

Saturday, May 9, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
A photo is show of different white candles that have different scents like lavender and rose.

Mother's Day Candle Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bear's Den at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our creative workshop to craft a personalized candle that beautifully conveys the message, "You're the Best Mom!" Why opt for an expensive gift when you can create something heartfelt and unique?

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingües

Saturday, May 9, 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
Cover for The Vegetarian by Han Kang. It depicts the silhouette of a bust of a woman with plants and roots growing out of her body.

Digestible Classics Book Club: The Vegetarian

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Digestible Classics dives into the best books that are short enough for a busy schedule. Everyone is welcome, no matter your experience with classic literature.

This event is in the "Adults" group
a group of people seated and meditating in a class

Mindful Meditation

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Find balance and calm through guided meditation sessions.  This class is composed of 8 monthly sessions to explore and enhance your meditation practice.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Muffins with a sign the says "happy mother's day"

Muffins with Moms

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Children ages 18 and under are invited to escort their moms to the Main Library for a special Mother's Day event. We will have muffins, juice, and water as refreshments. Materials will be provided for children to create a Mother's Day card.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
kids playing board game

Little Board Game Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for fun and games at the library! Our Little Board Game Club is a playful program designed just for young kids.

This event is in the "Children" group
blue alien with big ears

Fun Family Film - Lilo and Stitch

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Fun Family Film - Join us for a showing of Lilo and Stitch in the Auditorium at 1pm at West Wyandotte Library.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
art supplies on a table

Enjoy the Process - Art Workshop

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Process Art is a form of artistic expression that focuses more on the journey than the end result. This program is geared toward children 18 and under to "Enjoy the Process" of creating.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Women practicing yoga at health club

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, May 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Advanced Excel

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Go deeper into spreadsheets. Learn how to add color to your spreadsheets, how to add additional worksheets to your workbook, and learn how Pivot Tables can really make your data stand out.  

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
woman reads to a multi-ethnic group of children while sitting on the floor

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Sensory-friendly storytime is open to everyone!