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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Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, January 21, 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!

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Ask a Librarian

Wednesday, January 21, 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, Katy, will be offering open office hours every Wednesday from 1-3 PM at the West Wyandotte Library! 

 

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Lego Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

With their imagination and creativity kids and teens can join in on the Lego fun! Ages 6-19. No registration needed!

 

 

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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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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.

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STEM: Mad Mixtures

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Dive into the zany universe of Chemistry! Join our eccentric scientist as they guide the kiddos through mind-blowing experiments, including color explosions and much more. Get ready for a wild ride of bubbling beakers and scientific shenanigans!

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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Graphic Novel Club: Naruto Vol. 1

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Start the journey of one of the greatest shinobi in manga, Naruto! In this lively group read-aloud, we’ll voice-act a graphic novel together, bringing energy to every scene and learning a jitsu along the way.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Programa de Folklorico

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Taller de Danza Folklórica abrirá la oprotunidad  a los alumnos la posibilidad de expresarse y comunicarse a través del lenguaje de sus propios movimientos.

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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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Popsicle Stick Snowflake

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Popsicle Stick Snowflake take-home craft available at West Wyandotte circulation desk.  For kids, aged 3+.

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Forest Creature Crafts

01/26/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/27/2026 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

A moose! A bear! A fox! Oh, deer! Get lost in the pines with these wild animal crafts.

Snow Owl

Winter Coloring Book 

Rainbow Scratch Forest Creature

Woodland Activity Book

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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.

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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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Read and Snack

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

There's nothing better on a cold evening than a cozy blanket and a good book! Join us at the West Wyandotte library for read and snack. We will have small tents set up to use for reading nooks, and snacks!

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Creative Club | Club Creativo de Jovenes

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get crafty twice a month with fun, hands-on projects. This December, we’re making glitter canvas trees and DIY snow globes from recycled jars! For ages 10-18.

 

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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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Forest Creature Crafts

01/28/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

A moose! A bear! A fox! Oh, deer! Get lost in the pines with these wild animal crafts.

Stitch Sweater Moose

Paint a Woodland Animal 

Forest Puppet

Tree Trunk Sticker Scene.

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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!

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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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Storytime & Sips

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Little ones enjoy three enchanting stories while grown-ups sip on something warm and wonderful! It’s the perfect blend of joy and java, because storytime isn’t just for kids! Only one small drink will be given to one kid & adult per family.