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STEM: The Human Body!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Learning about the human body will help you figure out which bone is connected to which bone. Unravel the mystery of your muscles, are they the real puppeteers behind your every move?

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Homeschool Friday: African Textiles Workshop with Jamie Root

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

The diverse textile traditions found on the African Continent are presented in this workshop. Fiber artist Jamie Root uses slides, woven examples, and other visual aids to discuss how symbols facilitate communication.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Homeschool Thursday: Mae Jemison and Rocket Catchers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

In honor of Black History Month, join us to learn about Mae Jemison, the first African American Woman to travel in space. Then, create something to help her rocket get to the ground safely!

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
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Homeschool Tuesday: African Dance Workshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Rodney and Vanessa Gibbs will teach students concepts and techniques of West African dance from Mali and Senegal. Students will learn dances that honor kings and queens, celebrate weddings, and begin harvests. 

Grades 3 - 8

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

ACT Practice Test

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

High school students are invited to register for a full-length practice ACT test.
Students will experience the testing environment as well as the types of questions they'll find on a real ACT test.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Homeschool Adventures: Archery

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom at Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ready, aim... read! Join us for a hands-on introduction to archery—a sport of focus, precision, and fun at Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

STEM: Electricity (Tesla Coil)

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Unleash the electrifying secrets of power, from lighting up your room to how fire sparks! Dive into the zany world of Nikola Tesla's mind-blowing discoveries and beyond.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Friday: Twist Balloons

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Learn the art of balloon twisting, a fun & creative hobby that you can turn into your own business!

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Homeschool Thursday: Pollinator STEAM

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Something's buzzing at the library! Learn all about pollinators and pollinator gardens, then create a pollinator garden art piece of your own! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

ACT Practice Test

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens

High school students are invited to register for a full length practice ACT test. Students will experience the testing environment as well as the types of questions they'll find on a real ACT test. Registration required.

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

Homeschool Adventures: Citizen Science

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom at Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
For earth month, complete a citizen science project for the global celebration of One Million Acts of Science at Mr. and Mrs. F. L.
Seats Available
Registration Required
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STEM: Life of a Butterflies

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Dive into the dazzling world of butterflies, where iridescence is their fashion statement, metamorphosis is their extreme makeover, and pollination is their side hustle.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
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Homeschool Friday: Kansas City Zoo Presents Zoo Architect

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Bringing animals into a zoo or aquarium requires careful planning and creativity.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Tuesday: Super Attributes from Fairy and Folktale Capers

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

It’s a bird!  It’s a plane! No!  It’s the “Super Attributes!”   In the “Super Attributes From Fairy & Folktale Capers” program, Jo spins tales focusing on the unique  “Super Attributes” of Acceptance, Kindness, Fr

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM: Sea, Sand, & Surf!

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Kids dive into the splash-tastic world of ocean science, discovering the gritty secrets of sand, the shell-shocking ways animals armor up, and the fin-tastic creatures that call the ocean home. No flippers needed.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Homeschool Friday: Soap Science

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Learn about the science of soap!  We will see what happens when you microwave bars of soap, make our own soapy solution, and even stand INSIDE a giant bubble!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Homeschool Adventures: Candy Experiments

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom at Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Put your favorite sweets to the test at the Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library!

Seats Available
Registration Required