Intermittent downtimes

Due to OCLC doing system maintenance, there is a chance that access to databases could be affected over the weekend. 

Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library locations will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle, Turner* and Mobile Libraries will be closed on:
Wednesday December 24, 2025 through Wednesday January 1, 2026. 
*Turner Community Library will be open on Saturday December 27.

Main, West & South library locations will be open on December 29 and 30 but will close early at 5:00 pm.

All library locations will reopen for normal operating hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

Event List

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Ongoing Events

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Mindful Meditation

Thursday, January 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Yoga for Littles

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Along with yoga's many benefits, it is a great way to strengthen children's gross motor skills. During this time, led by Miss Elizabeth, children will be guided through age appropriate yoga poses that tell a story!

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Mejore Su Salud

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Simple Solutions to help families eat smart and move more. 

Actividad en español

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K-Pop Cafe: DIY K-Pop Magnets/Imanes de K-pop

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

K-pop fans, join us for a chill craft night where we will be transforming plain stickers and printed images into unique magnets!

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Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, January 23, 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 "Teens" group

ACT Practice Test

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

High school students are invited to register for a full length practice ACT test. Students will experience the testing environment as well as the types of questions they'll find on a real ACT test. Registration required.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Family Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 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.

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Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, January 24, 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!

Acompáñanos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe. ¡Cada semana tenemos un tema nuevo de cuentos junto con una manualidad divertida!

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Switch Saturday

Saturday, January 24, 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.

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Kansas Trivia

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Come show what you know or learn more about the state you live in with an exciting game of trivia! Youth ages 9 to 19 and their families are welcomed to join in on celebrating the state of Kansas 165th birthday.

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Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, January 26, 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

Citizenship Classes

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.

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Evening Storytime - Opposite Day!

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Looking for a way to wrap up your evening before dinner and bedtime? Come enjoy an interactive Storytime with multiple books and songs. At the end, there is always a fun craft or activity.

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Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 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

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Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

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Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

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Mock Job Interviews on Zoom

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are you ready to ace your next job interview?

Dust off your interview skills with a virtual mock job interview - no pressure, just helpful tips and advice to get you prepared and feeling confident! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Spanish Citizenship Classes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room C at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the West Wyandotte Library for a Citizenship Preparation Class in English and Spanish.

This event is in the "Children" group

Nature Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 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 careg

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Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, January 28, 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!