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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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

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

Closed for Holiday

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

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
Empty art display case

Ceramics and Mahogany

All Day 12/27 - 12/28
Art Gallery Display Cases at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Ceramic collection from private collector.  Mahogany collection from private collector.

Children reading books at the library for storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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.

Photo of a Nintendo Switch with the words: Switch Saturday! The fourth Saturday of the month at 2:00pm at Main Library. Ages 8-19.

Switch Saturday

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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.

Flyer for Silent Reads Sunday. Ages 6-18

Silent Reads Sunday

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Youth ages 7 to 18 are encouraged to join us every fourth Sunday for some silent reading fun. Silent Reads Sunday is all about fostering a love of reading while supporting the development of core reading and comprehension skills.

Main, West, and South Closing at 5:00 pm

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, South Branch Library, West Wyandotte Library

Main Library, South Branch Library, and West Wyandotte Library are closing at 5:00 pm

Closing

Main, West, and South Closing at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, South Branch Library, West Wyandotte Library

Main Library, South Branch Library, and West Wyandotte Library are closing at 5:00 pm

Closing

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

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 1/2 - 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.

Children reading books at the library for storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 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.

quilt swirl

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
vintage photographs and papers spread out on a table

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Únete a Nuestro Club de Lectura en la Biblioteca! La biblioteca invita a todos los hablantes de español a participar en nuestro Club de Lectura. Compartiremos libros fáciles de leer, conversaremos en grupo y disfrutaremos de un espacio amigable para practicar la lectura y el idioma.

Book Club en Español

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Únete a nosotros a nuestro primer Club de Lectura en español cada primer miércoles del mes. Será entonces cuando hablaremos sobre el tema del libro ya leído, al final de la junta podrán recoger el próximo libro con Patty. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
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.

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.