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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 1/20 - 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.

family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 20, 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 21, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
The Color of Money (1986)

Wednesday Night Movies: Later Paul Newman Movies

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Color of Money (1986) (R) 1h. 58m. (Swank)

A pool hustler mentors a talented young player and his street-smart girlfriend, but his attempts to corrupt the young man make him reassess his own decisions in life.

Caught Stealing (2025)

Wednesday Night Movies: Caught Stealing (2025)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Caught Stealing (2025) (R) 1h. 49m. (Swank)

Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, is unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of '90s NYC.

Kid putting together a puzzle with puzzle pieces in the top right corner

Puzzle Me This

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Relax this Sunday with puzzle making! We have puzzles geared toward children 5-19. Families are encouraged to work together or collaborate with new friends. 

Girl and cat reading under a tree with night sky

Evening Storytime - Opposite Day!

Monday, January 26, 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 27, 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 28, 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
Strings of colorful beads and a pair of scissors on a white background next to a box of loose beads

Adult Craft Class - Beaded Necklace

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

 

 

Join us for a fun craft. We'll create an easy beaded necklace with a magnetic clasp.

 

 

 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Woman reading to children

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Sensory-friendly storytime is open to everyone!

family tree

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 4, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Woman reading to children

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Sensory-friendly storytime is open to everyone!

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, February 11, 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.

Upcoming
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, Offsite

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
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, February 18, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Woman reading to children

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Sensory-friendly storytime is open to everyone!

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, February 25, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required