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. 

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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Ceramics and Mahogany

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Art Gallery Display Cases at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

Red ornament hanging from an evergreen tree branch against a white background

Adult Take-Home Craft @ Main: Glitter Ornament

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

 

Do you like the look of glitter ornaments, but can't stand the glitter fall-out on your floor?
Come grab a kit to make a cute glitter ornament where the glitter is on the INSIDE!

poster display stands featuring info about Sumner High School history

The History of Sumner High School Exhibit

All Day 12/9 - 12/23
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.

A picture showing different crafts like No Sew Elf Pillow, Pullback Santa's Sled, Howliday Ornament, North Pole Watch Craft, Colored Sand Tree, Buddy Foam 3D Scene.

Santa's Workshop Crafts

12/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

No Sew Elf Pillow

Pullback Santa's Sled

Howliday Ornament 

North Pole Watch Craft 

Colored Sand Tree 

Buddy Foam 3D Scene 

Woman reading to children

Nature Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children

Come join us for stories and songs, and then share an indoor or outdoor activity with us at our beautiful lake park. 

Baby reading a book

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 careg

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Storytime & Sips

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Little ones enjoy three enchanting stories while grown-ups sip on something warm and wonderful! It’s the perfect blend of joy and java—because storytime isn’t just for kids! Only one small drink will be give to a kid & adult per family.

Woman reading to children

Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs and playtime featuring active play and sensory activities. Perfect for preschoolers, but babies and toddlers are welcome, too!

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Mindfulness and Meditation

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The ability to self-calm is a powerful tool for managing life’s stressors. Learn how to weave quiet times into your everyday life.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Common Grounds Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Common Grounds Book Club is a monthly reading club that meets to read and discuss books dealing with a wide variety of social issues.  We read both fiction and nonfiction.  Join us this month as we discuss West with Giraffes

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Quilting Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Need a great space to work on your quilting project? Join this community group of quilters who get together to work on their projects and help one another troubleshoot!

Hola!

Charlemos. Práctica de conversación en español.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Hola. ¿Cómo están?

Join us to practice speaking Spanish by meeting virtually for conversation. For intermediate and advanced Spanish learners, 18 and up, to practice speaking Spanish by conversation with other learners.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Black video game controller

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us each week to hangout with video games and a craft activity. 

Flyer for Lego Club: Lego Club at Main Library at 3:00pm Wednesdays..

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

With their imagination and creativity kids and teens can join in on the Lego fun this fall! Ages 6-19. No registration needed!

 

 

red and green snowflake background with the words "Holiday Clay" and a snowman in the foreground.

Bilingual Holiday Storytime and Clay Class with Epic Clay : Cuentacuentos navideños bilingües y clase de plastilina con Epic Clay

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join EPIC Clay Studio for a holiday family celebration!  We will read a book in both Spanish and English and then create a holiday snowman out of clay! 

Registration required. For children ages 18 and under and their families.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
The Grinch wearing a red santa hat and sitting on a red chair with a green background for the The Grinch movie DVD cover.

Family Holiday Movie: The Grinch

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Department at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

The Grinch (2018) (PG) 1h 30m. (Swank.) 

Get cozy and watch a favorite holiday movie, The Grinch! Coloring sheets, hot chocolate, and popcorn provided. Pajamas encouraged but not required! 

Poster for the film The Great Dictator

Mad for the Movies: Second Chance Theater - The Great Dictator

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For the month of December, we will be showing movies scheduled for earlier in the year that were never screened due to inclement weather.

Inglés Básico Informal

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Cryptocurrency symbols on a blue background

Lunch and Learn: Demystifying Cryptocurrency

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Cryptocurrencies, built on a new technology called blockchain, are changing how people think about and use money.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Giant Christmas Ornament

Giant Christmas Ornament

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a large Christmas ornament to hang outside!

Seats Available
Registration Required