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Puppet versions of Grandma and Little Red

What If Puppets: Little Red Riding Hood

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

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Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Special Events, Performances

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Set among America’s amber waves of grain, this update to the classic story finds Little Red Riding Hood pedaling her bike to deliver muffins to her Grandma’s prairie home.

Person sitting on ground outside doing a yoga pose, with sunrise in the background

Summer Yoga Along the Lake

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

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Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Developing Skills, Science & Nature, Cultural, Recreation

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Join Robin Olson, a Registered Yoga teacher, to stretch and refresh in yoga poses on the lawn area adjacent to Wyandotte County Lake at Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library.

Many hands work together to create a small campfire.

Introduction to Basic Wilderness Survival

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

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Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Science & Nature, Recreation

Registration Required

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Join us at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library for an introductory basic wilderness survival program. Participants will learn how to make a fire, filter water, and create cordage from natural fibers.

Orchestra group playing music in front of large group of children.

Groove 'N Learn with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium Plus Conference Room A/B - West Wyandotte Library at West Wyandotte Library

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Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library

Room: Auditorium Plus Conference Room A/B - West Wyandotte Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Music, Special Events, Performances

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Alright everyone, get ready to swing into action! Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's "Groove & Learn" is here to give your kiddos an opportunity to become mini-maestros!

Martika Daniels: One Woman Stunt Show

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Gymnasium - Turner Community Library at Turner Community Library

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Library Branch: Turner Community Library

Room: Gymnasium - Turner Community Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Events, Performances, Speakers

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Get ready to witness incredible stunts and jaw-dropping feats as you immerse yourself in the world of one-woman stunt show sensation, Martika Daniels, right here in Kansas City.

Image says the word Sonic with emeralds surrounding it.

Missing Emeralds: Sonic themed escape room

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm

Craft Room - Main Library at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Craft Room - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Games & Video Games, Recreation

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Can you break out in 30 minutes or less? Test your skills to help Sonic defeat the villain Doctor Eggman. Compose your team of 4 to 8 individuals or sign up to be placed on a team. Event is for patrons ages 9 to 19.

three children playing with water balloons

Water Play Day

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

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Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Recreation

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Join us outside the library for a splashtacular time with water sprayers, sprinklers, and an inflatable water slide!

Rainbow sunrays surround the saying Summer Fun at Main Library

Summer Reading Wrap Party at Main Library

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Front Plaza - Main Library at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Front Plaza - Main Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Entertainment & Culture, Recreation

Event Details:

Celebrate the summer with the library! Join us for a fun, outdoor event to mark the end of the Summer Reading Program. We will have a bubble artist, a balloon artist, a face painter, a caricature artist, and more!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room A - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

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Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A - South Branch Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Developing Skills, Health & Wellness

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Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Make a blood donation with the American Red Cross.

A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Mini Makers Market

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room A/B - South Branch Library at South Branch Library

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Library Branch: South Branch Library

Room: Conference Room A/B - South Branch Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Developing Skills, Entertainment & Culture, Crafts & Hobbies

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Youth, ages 6-17 will sell their own handmade items at our market! Come out to pick up something special and support these extra small entrepreneurs!

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9 am	This event is in the "Children" group Letter of the Day - H 9:00am–9:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, School & Homeschool Event Details: The letter of the day is H! Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.	This event is in the "Children" group Letter of the Day - K 9:00am–9:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, School & Homeschool Event Details: The letter of the day is K! Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.	This event is in the "Children" group Letter of the Day - L 9:00am–5:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, School & Homeschool Event Details: The letter of the day is L! Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Charlemos. Práctica de conversación en español. 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Seats Available Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Seats Available Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen ESL Class 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens South Branch Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: South Branch Library Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Language Learning Event Details: Free English class for teens every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30. June 10-August 7. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group English Class - Inglés Básico Informal 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults South Branch Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: South Branch Library Room: Storytime Room - South Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Developing Skills, Immigrant Services, Language Learning, Additional Program Format, Multilingual, Spanish Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.	This event is in the "Adults" group Inglés Con Sabor Latino 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Computer Training Room - Main Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Developing Skills, Language Learning, Cultural Registration Required Event Details: ¡Mejora tu inglés fácil y rápido! Practica de pronunciación, clases de paso a paso. Improve your English easily and quickly! Pronunciation practice and step-by-step lessons. Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

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