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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Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Monday, May 18, 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.

Cancelled
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
sewing machine

Mending Monday

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring items to mend or alter, or your latest sewing project and take advantage of the Sewing Machines and supplies in the library sewing lab the first Monday of the month from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Come for the evening and share ideas and inspiratio

This event is in the "Adults" group
Bringing Out The Dead (1999)

Monday Night Movies: New York State of Mind

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come and join us for a Monday night movie. Doors open 10 minutes before showtime. Seating is first come, first served. Snacks and beverages with a lid are allowed. 

Bringing Out The Dead (R). 122 minutes. (Swank)

This event is in the "Adults" group
person cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Cancelled
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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
A hand holding a pen, writing on a notepad.

The Writers' Bloc

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

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

Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 "Adults" group
The Impossible Fortune

Clueless: A Mystery Book Club Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us over Zoom for a discussion of the book The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

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

Inglés con Sabor Latino

Tuesday, May 19, 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 19, 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
cell phone with the words IRA and Roth IRA on the 100- dollar note background

IRAs 101

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
  • Should I have an IRA or a Roth IRA?
  • What is the difference?
  • How long should these accounts exist?

    Join us for a discussion on IRA types led by Ryan Hayden from the Association of Financial Educators.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room B 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/

Cancelled
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 20, 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 20, 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
Woman reading to children

Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, May 20, 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 20, 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 "Adults" group
The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano book cover showing a woman in profile wearing a puritan style bonnet and  red paint strokes covering part of her face

Common Grounds Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Common Grounds Book Club is a monthly reading club that meets to read and discuss books dealing with a wide variety of social issues.  We read both fiction and nonfiction.  Join us this month as we discuss The First Witch of

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
A group of people participating in a book club meeting, discussing educational literature, with coffee mugs and books on the table, in a cozy and inviting setting.

Share the Love Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

Got a favorite author? Sick of staring at your bookshelf like it’s a blank canvas? Well, we got the remedy for your literary woes.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
boy and girl stand next to flowers

Toddler Flower Science

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Come and learn about flowers with fun science experiments and activities.

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 20, 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!