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Family Storytime

Saturday, April 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blockbuster Saturday: One Battle After Another (2025)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a Saturday matinee at the Main Library. Doors open 10 minutes before showtime. Seating is first come, first served. Snacks and beverages with a lid are allowed.

One Battle After Another (2025) (R) 2h. 41m. (Swank)

This event is in the "Children" group

Spring Fuzzy Chick

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Spring on into the library to make your very own fuzzy chick decoration for your home. All materials provided.  For ages 5-12.  Limit 20.  Please register online or by calling 913-295-8250 ext. 1013.

Seats Available
Registration Required

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, Community Location

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

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This event is in the "Children" group

Evening Storytime - Pajamas!

Monday, April 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, April 6, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Inglés con Sabor Latino

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Únete a nuestro programa de conversación en inglés. Practica tu inglés de forma natural en sesiones diseñadas para hablar y ganar confianza.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 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 caregiver.

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

Family Craft and Movie: WALL-E

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Department at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Wall-E (2008) (G) 1h 38m (Swank)

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

Clase de Inglés para Principiantes

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Computer Training Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

La Biblioteca Main ofrece clases básicas para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ELL) Las clases se llevan a cabo todos los miércoles de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Es necesario registrarse.

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

Wednesday Night Movies: April Fool's

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come and join us for a Wednesday night movie. Doors open 10 minutes before showtime. Seating is first come, first served. Snacks and beverages with a lid are allowed. 

Idiocracy (R) (2006) 84 minutes. (Swank)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics Part I - Intro to Windows

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Computer Training Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come see us demonstrate the basics of using a computer with Windows. If you have a computer that is not a Mac or Apple, then you have Windows. It's the system that runs your computer. 

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

Homeschool Thursday: Coding Butterfly Algorithms

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Two Types of science in one lesson! Learn about the butterfly life cycle, then code a program using Scratch. 

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digestible Classics Book Club: The Man Who Was Thursday

Saturday, April 11, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Springo!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Springo! is a spring themed BINGO game that is designed to be simple and fun for children ages 3-9. Come match cute Spring related images until you get a BINGO!

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Enjoy the Process - Art Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 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.

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

Duck-orating Party

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Decorate your duck however you like.  All materials provided - just bring your imagination.  Children and teens 18 years and younger welcome, adult presence is required for children 8 and under.

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

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, April 13, 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

Closed for Staff Inservice

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

All library locations are closed for staff training. 

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