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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.

family tree

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Hands holding a paper snowflake with paper and scissors on a table nearby

Winter Craft Workshop

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

Stay warm in the library while making come COLD winter crafts! Materials and guidance will be provided to create a book page snowman, cut paper snowflakes, and paint with ice.  

Seats Available
Registration Required
Girl and cat reading under a tree with night sky

Evening Storytime - Polar Bears!

Monday, January 12, 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.

family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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.

Clase de Inglés para Principiantes

Wednesday, January 14, 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
dark blue background with orange paper airplanes and gears.

Homeschool Thursday: Paper Airplane engineering

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn the engineering process and a fun new skill. Test different types of paper planes, and create your own to see which flies furthest.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.