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. 

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Inglés Básico Informal

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Meditation

Mindful Meditation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Conference Room A at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Group meditation can offer a deeper meditation experience due to the sense of community, fewer distractions, positive feedback, and guidance from a trained leader.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the world of word processing!  Learn how to open a file, create a new file, make formatting changes, correct typing mistakes, save a file and more!  Class is open to beginning computer users.  

Seats Available
Registration Required
A mug on a stack of books

Mejore Su Salud

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Simple Solutions to help families eat smart and move more. 

Actividad en español

Supplies for needlepoint including wooden embroidery hoop, thread in various colors, black scissors, white fabric, and an embroidery needle with green thread.

Fiber Folks Social Hour

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love crafting with fabric and thread? Join us to work on your favorite fiber crafts including crochet, embroidery, sewing, and more!

Canto

Taller de Canto y musica

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Vive esta oprtunidad de expresarte através del canto.

Yoga familiar

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, January 16, 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.

Evergreen Crescent Hoop Arrangement made of on rose and greenery

Evergreen Crescent: Hoop Arrangement Workshop

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create your own Evergreen Crescent, a winter-inspired hoop arrangement featuring eucalyptus, accent greenery, and a single rose.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Folkloric dancers dancing

Programa de Folklorico

Saturday, January 17, 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.

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.

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! 

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