Library Closing

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, all Kansas City, Kansas Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. 

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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.

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 Snowflake String Art, Polar Bear Park, Ice Fishing Scene, Swirling Sled Dangle, and Puzzle Piece Snowflake crafts.

Wintry Mix Crafts

01/14/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/17/2026 @ 2:00pm
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!

Snowflake String Art (Limited) 

Polar Bear Park

Ice Fishing Scene

Swirling Sled Dangle

Puzzle Piece Snowflake 

American Bald Eagle looking face on to the camera on a branch on a snowy day

24th Annual Eagle Days

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for our annual Eagle Days event: 24 years!  This event has something for everyone, so bring the entire family.

Cover of The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, depicting a somber old man with a large beard.

Digestible Classics Book Club: The Death of Ivan Ilych

Saturday, January 17, 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.

The Naked Gun (2025)

Blockbuster Saturday: The Naked Gun (2025)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Naked Gun (2025) (PG-13) 1h. 25m. (Swank)

Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world.

Two snowmen made from three foam dice stacked ontop of each toher decorated with eyes, scarf, ear muffs, 3 black buttons down center of belly, and brown pipe cleaners for stick hands.

Foam Dice Snowman

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Have snow much fun creating your very own snowman out of foam dice.  All materials provided.  For ages 5 to 12.  Please register on-line or by calling (913) 295-8250 ext. 1013.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
An American Bald Eagle, looking face on, sitting on a branch on a snowy day

24th Annual Eagle Days

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for our annual Eagle Days event: 24 years! This event has something for everyone, so bring the entire family.

Board game pieces

Board at the Library

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Want to try out some new board games? Have a game and want to teach it to others? Have a game and a group but nowhere to host your game day? West Wyandotte is the place to be for board games on Sunday! 

Kid putting together a puzzle with puzzle pieces in the top right corner

Puzzle Me This

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Relax this Sunday with puzzle making! We have puzzles geared toward children 5-19. Families are encouraged to work together or collaborate with new friends. 

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday. 

Closing
Pink perfume bottle with an old fashioned spray-squeeze pump

Perfume Bottle Collection

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
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 1/20 - 2/7
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.

Table with colorful crafts laid supplies laid out.

Take Home Kit- Upcycled Book Hearts

01/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a kit to create your own upcycled book paper heart!

Tai Chi with Tom

Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 20, 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

illustration of Two children in lab coats hold beakers

Toddler Winter Science Party

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Come warm up with some icy cool science experiments! These fun activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about chemical reactions in a safe way!

family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Children smiling, laying down with foam blocks around them

Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Job interview written on a pink piece of paper

Mock Job Interviews on Zoom

Tuesday, January 20, 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! 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
A flyer for Share the Love Book Club that shows two people talking about books.

Share the Love Book Club

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

Have a favorite author? Tired of not having any new book ideas? You're in luck. Join us, literary lovers, at Turner Community Library's book club & share the books that you adore.

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

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 20, 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.