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Pink perfume bottle with an old fashioned spray-squeeze pump

Perfume Bottle Collection

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
Art Gallery Display Cases at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Perfume bottles come in unique forms and elaborate shapes.  These lovely and interesting bottles are from the perfume collection of Sheryl Nance-Durst.

Exhibit graphic with artwork displayed on the walls and the word Exhibit

The History of Sumner High School Exhibit

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Sumner High School’s legacy stretches across more than 120 years. Established in 1905 as a school for African American students, it became a cornerstone of education, community, and achievement in Kansas City, Kansas.

Spice Club

Spice Club: Uzbek Samsa Spice Mix

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/15/2026 @ 9:00pm
Take Home at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you’re a foodie or just interested in trying something new – Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit at the beginning of each month.

Table with colorful crafts laid supplies laid out.

Take Home Craft - Beaded Keychain

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a kit to create your own wintery beaded keychain! 

A picture of a DIY Foam Boat, Scuba Tube Penguin, Beach Penguin Day, and Swimming Pool Penguins.

Penguin Crafts

01/07/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

The penguins have grown tired of the chill and have gone to warmer temperatures. Join them by doing these craft kits:

DIY Foam Boat

Scuba Tube Penguin

Beach Penguin Day

Swimming Pool Penguins

Yoga familiar

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, January 9, 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.

Image of caregiver holding young child in a sweet embrace

Baby & Me: Music

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Baby & Me: Music is a fun and interactive 30-minute program designed for babies and their caregivers.

An image of two different collage boards with the title "Manifestation Collage" at the top and the date, time and location on the bottom left. The date, time and location is "Friday Jan 9th. 12pm at The Windmill KC."

Crafternoon: Manifestation Collage

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our fanciful manifestation collage class, lost in sips of cocoa and coffee, at The Windmill KC.

Full
Registration Required
A young women babysitting two children, a baby on the left in a high chair, and an older child with braids on the right.

Safe Sitter - Babysitting Course

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:15am - 4:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A Safe Sitter course, Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers, child care challenges, first aid situations and Life and business challenges related to taking care of children.

Children reading books at the library for storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 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.

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, January 10, 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!

kids playing board game

Little Board Game Club

Saturday, January 10, 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.

art supplies on a table

Enjoy the Process - Art Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 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.

frozen poster

Fun Family Film - Frozen

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

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

Hands holding a paper snowflake with paper and scissors on a table nearby

Winter Craft Workshop

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stay warm in the library while making some COLD winter crafts! Materials and guidance will be provided to create a book page snowman, cut paper snowflakes, and paint with ice.  

Seats Available
Registration Required
white paper chains laying on a table

Paper Chain Snowman

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Paper Chain Snowman take-home craft available at West Wyandotte circulation desk.  For kids, aged 3+.

A graphic showing Sledding Animals, Winter Jigsaw Puzzle, Winter Animal Bookmark, Rainbow Winter Scratch Poster, and Polar Animal craft.

Wintry Mix Crafts

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/13/2026 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Get lost in a mix of crafts that you can do while keeping warm for the winter!

Sledding Animals

Winter Jigsaw Puzzle

Winter Animal Bookmark

Rainbow Winter Scratch Poster

Polar Animal craft

Yoga familiar

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, January 12, 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.

Google Docs

Google Docs

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

Here’s Google’s version of word processing. Learn about the setup of Google Docs and how you can use this program with your Google account in a collaborative and virtual environment. 

Registration Closed
Registration Required
yarn and knitting needles

Yarn Crafters Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own knitting, crocheting or other project to work on while we socialize.

A graphic with a spaghetti noodles wrapped around a fork with a hint of meaty bolognese sauce on top.

Turner Easy Eats: Spaghetti Bolognese

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

We might not have villas or gondolas, but we do have a tasty recipe for a hearty sausage and beef bolognese sauce that you can later prepare for your family. Then you'll be known as the chef of the house.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Monday, January 12, 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.