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A picture showing Gordon Parks and our speaker Ann Dean.

Humanities Kansas: Learning from Gordon Parks with Ann Dean

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bear's Den at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

African American author, photographer, and filmmaker Gordon Parks was well known for his documentation of American life and culture. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, in 1912, he is one of the most esteemed image makers of all time.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Couple dancing in front of a yellow background.

KC 2-Step Presentation with The Steppers of KC

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join The Steppers of KC to learn more about the history of KC style 2-stepping, followed by a brief dance lesson. The Steppers of KC are a dance organization that has a mission to keep the art of Kc style 2-stepping alive.

Persona agarrando un albúm de fotos / person holding a photo album

¡Preserva Tu Historia! Personal archives and the Latina/o Collections at KU’s Spencer Research Library | ¡Preserva Tu Historia! Archivos personales y las Colecciones Latinas en la Spencer Research Library de KU

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Acompaña a Rebekah Ramos de la Spencer Research Library de KU para aprender sobre los archivos personales y cómo puedes preservar la historia de tu familia.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Injustice Town book cover

Author Talk: Rick Tulsky - Injustice Town

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Café Area at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a conversation with Rick Tulsky and Lamonte McIntyre. They will discuss Mr.

Seats Available
Registration Required
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Dino Armor

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Come and build your very own armored dinosaur and learn about how ancient animals kept themselves safe in a dangerous prehistoric world!

Fox being held by a person.

Exotics-R-Us Live Animal Program

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

Come to the library for the unique experience of us Bringing the Zoo to You! Come learn about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise. Meet some Exotic Animal Ambassadors Species you don't find here in Kansas or Missouri.

Upcoming
Registration Required