Mobile Library Updates

Due to outside temperatures, all routes for PURPLE Bus and GREEN Bus are cancelled for Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31. 
 

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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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Programa de Folklorico

Saturday, January 31, 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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Black History Month Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Black History Month with our Black History Month Challenge.  How much do you know about famous African American History?  Take our challenge and win a gift.  All challenge questions can be answered from info panels inside

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Take Home Craft - Macrame Heart

02/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a kit to create your own macrame heart! 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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West Wyandotte Arcade

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium Plus Conference Room A/B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Welcome all gamers of all ages as West Wyandotte Library opens up their video game library for patrons to play.

From new gen to old gen consoles there's games galore for every taste. 

 

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Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, February 2, 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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Mending Monday Makerspace

Monday, February 2, 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

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Paint Along / Pinta Conmigo

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Sign up to make a step-by-step, beginner-friendly painting! In this session, we will be painting a colorful cupcake of your design. This program is for ages 12-Adult. Walk-ins allowed at 6:15 pm while supplies last.

 

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Tai Chi Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 3, 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

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Painting Like the Greats

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you ever wanted to paint like great artists? We can get you started! This guided painting/art class will teach you to paint like great artists! No prior experience in painting is required.

Waitlist Only
Registration Required
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Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room B 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.

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Homeschool Adventures: StarLab Adventure

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get ready to blast off on an unforgettable homeschool adventure in our StarLab at Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library! Step inside our inflatable planetarium and explore the wonders of the night sky.

Full
Registration Required
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Mindfulness and Meditation

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, 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
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Ask a Librarian

Wednesday, February 4, 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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Teen Hangout

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us each week to hangout with video games and a craft activity. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, February 4, 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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Tabling: First Call KC

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Art Gallery at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

First Call is a lifeline for Kansas City. Meet a representative today.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Valentine's Box Workshop

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Department at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get in the loving spirit by making your own Valentine’s Day box! These boxes are great for classroom parties, galentine’s day celebrations, or other events where you’ll need a box to collect valentines.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Adults" group

Mad for the Movies: Film Noir - The Killing

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In the 1940s and 50s, Hollywood produced a slew of cynical, hardboiled crime movies now called film noir.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

CPR Class

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A CPR class with certification. 

Each event is limited to 10 participants and each patron can only register for one session per calendar year. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, February 6, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Friday: African Textiles Workshop with Jamie Root

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

The diverse textile traditions found on the African Continent are presented in this workshop. Fiber artist Jamie Root uses slides, woven examples, and other visual aids to discuss how symbols facilitate communication.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Adults" group

Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit

All Day 2/7 - 2/15
1st Floor Exhibit Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history.