Featured This Month Eric Jerome Dickey Book Tour Popular urban fiction author Eric Jerome Dickey will be in KCK! We’ll have a question and answer session with Dickey, followed by a book signing. A limited number of free copies will be given away to the first to arrive. Visit ejdkckpl.eventbrite.come to register. Reardon Center, 2:30 pm, Saturday, April 29
Reptile Encounters Learn all about the world of reptiles and meet most of the reptiles that call the library home! Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, April 1
Homeschool Friday: Rockets! Design your own rocket and send it flying! Turner, 11 am, Friday, April 7 Ages: 8+ Register: 913-295-8250
Wyandotte County Heritage Festival Over a dozen organizations will join us and provide activities and interesting information about Wyandotte County. West, 12 pm, Saturday, April 15
Anti-Prom 2017 Come ready to dance, take selfies in the photo-booth and enjoy some fancy treats! Dress Up or dress down. Main, 6 pm, Thursday, April 27 Ages: 13-18
Art Exhibits David Alleyne Main
Senior Arts Council South
USD 500 Faculty Exhibit West
Announcements Closed Dates All locations will be closed Sunday, April 16, for the holiday and Thursday, April 20, For Staff In-service.
Adults and All Ages Arts & Culture The Writers’ Bloc Writer’s Group West, 7 pm, Mondays Legislative Coffee Join a discussion with local legislators West, 9 am, Saturday, April 8
Write On! Writer’s Group Main, 7 pm, Monday, April 17
Book Clubs Next Chapter Book Club The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, April 3 Ages: 50+
Bookfix Book Club Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan West, 10 am, Thursday, April 6
Clueless: A Mystery Book Club The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Legends’ Panera, 12:30 pm, Monday, April 17
The Main Thing Book Club My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman Main, 5:30 pm, Thursday, April 6
Common Grounds Book Club Difficult Women by Roxane Gay Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, April 19
Brown Bag Book Club My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman Main, 12 pm, Friday, April 7 Real Inspiration Unashamed by Christine Caine CenterPoint Community Church, 7 pm, Monday, April 10 Book Brew Share your latest reads. Legends’ Panera, 2 pm, Thursday, April 13
My Friend’s Bookshelf Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, April 5
Inspirational Book Club The Wedding Shop by Rachel Hauck West, 7 pm, Thursday, April 13
Clueless Mystery Book Club: PM Edition The Lake House by Kate Morton West 6:30 pm, Wednesday, April 5
Infinite Shades of Brown Packing Heat by Zuri Day Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 15
The Long Overdue Book Club Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Main, 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 27
College & Career Working Wednesday 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. Main, 1 pm, Wednesdays Practice ACT Test Teens can take a full length practice test. Main, 9 am, Saturday, April 15 Register: 913-295-8250
Crafts & DIY Quilting Classes South, 6 pm, Mondays except Feb. 20
Adults and All Ages West, 9 am, Saturdays (Ages: 11+) Crafting for Seniors West, 11 am, Monday, April 3 Fabric Baskets West, 6 pm, Thursday, April 13 Register: 913-295-8250 Mixed Media Pins Main, 1 pm, Saturday, April 15 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Yarn Crafters Club West, 11 am, Monday, April 24
Computers & Tech One on One Computer Help Library Hours with Appointment at Main, South, Turner, West, & Mobile Library Get Comfortable with Computers Main, 10 am, Monday, April 3 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Files & Folders Main, 10 am, Wednesday, April 5 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Microsoft Word West, 9:30 am, Monday, April 10 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 11 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108 Main, 6 pm, Thursday, April 6 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Advanced Microsoft Word West, 9:30 am, Thursday, April 13 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108 Microsoft PowerPoint Main, 10 am, Wednesday, April 12 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112
Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Monday, April 17 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 18 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108 Microsoft Publisher Main, 10 am, Wednesday, April 19 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Internet for Beginners/Introduction to the Internet Main, 10 am, Monday, April 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 West, 9:30 am, Thursday, April 20 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108 Email 101 Main, 10 am, Monday, April 17 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Downloading ebooks from the Library Main, 6 pm, Thursday, April 13 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Downloading Free Movies Using Hoopla Main, 6 pm, Thursday, April 20 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112
Games & Videogames Board @ The Library Enjoy new and classic board games West, 1 pm, Sundays, April 2 & 30 Game On @ The Library Experience gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sundays, April 9 & 23 Lego Club Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 11 Kahoot! Mobile trivia game Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 25 Register: 913-295-8250
Language Learning ESL Classes / InglĂŠs BĂĄsico West, 6:30pm, Mondays South, 6:30 pm, Tuesdays Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Conversational Spanish for Beginners Basic skills needed to participate South, 2 pm, Tuesdays West, 4 pm, Thursdays Conversational Spanish Level II Basic skills needed to participate West, 2 pm, Tuesdays
Movies Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays Apr. 3 - Trolls Apr. 10 - Sing Apr. 17 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Apr. 24 - Rogue One Wednesday Night Movies: It Happened in Texas Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Apr. 5 - The Last Picture Apr. 12 - Lone Star Apr. 19 - Dallas Buyers Club Apr. 26 - No Country For Old Men Mad for the Movies West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Apr. 13 - Sing Apr. 27 - Hidden Figures Thursday Night Theater West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays
Adults and All Ages Saturday Movies Main, 1 pm, Saturdays Apr. 8 - Fences Apr. 15 - Hidden Figures Apr. 22 - Rogue One Película Familiar en Español Main, 1:30 pm, Saturdays Apr. 1 - Moana Apr. 29 - Canta
Speakers & Forums American GI Forum Learn about the case from “A Class Apart” South, 3 pm, Saturday, April 8 Next Chapter Kansas City Forum West, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 25
For more information on programs, ages, and registration, visit our website at kckpl.org.
Nature Watch Extravaganza Nature movies playing back to back Schlagle, All Day, Saturday, April 8
Children Art & Crafts Bilingual Craft Time Make crafts while learning Spanish and English South, 5:30 pm, Tuesdays
Easter Egg Flowers West, 6 pm, Wednesday, April 12
Catch that Pokémon! Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, April 13 Ages: 3 & up Register: 913-295-8250 Earth Day Crafts Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, April 22 Bunny Ear Headband Main, 1:30 pm Saturday, April 22 Ages: 5-12 Register: 913-295-8250 x1013
Get Your Art On! Learn about a featured artist and create your own masterpiece. Main, 3 pm, Wednesday, April 26 Ages: 6-14 Beehive Pots West, 6 pm, Wednesday, April 26 DIY Cardboard TV Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, April 27 Ages: 5 & up Register: 913-295-8250
Games & Videogames Lego Clubs Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays West, 10:30 am, Saturday, April 8 Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 11 Kahoot! Mobile trivia game Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 25 Register: 913-295-8250
Learning & Culture Jewels of Success: Girls with Goals Middle school girls will learn goal setting, dream-building, and other skills West, 3 pm, Tuesdays To register: 913-295-8250 Kids-A-Cookin’ Learn to make kid friendly delicious and nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday Homeschool Adventures: Archery/Hike Ages: 6-8 Schlagle, 10 am, Wednesday, April 5 Ages: 6-8 & 9-11 Schlagle, 1 pm, Wednesday, April 5 Register: 913-295-8250 Music Mayhem West, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 11
Children Storytimes Main 6 by 6 Storytime Stories and songs with a focus on the 6 skills preschoolers need to be ready for school. 6 pm, Tuesdays Baby Storytime Focus on interaction between baby and adult with songs, books, and bonding activities. 11 am, Wednesdays Ages: Newborns through pre-walkers with caregiver Family Storytime Bring your children of all ages to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun. 10:30, Saturdays STEAM Stories and Craft Storytime with a side of science and art 1 pm, Saturday, April 8 R.E.A.D. to a Dog The dogs sit calmly and quietly for a story so that young readers can practice reading out loud without fear of judgement. 1 pm, Saturday, March 25 Boy Scout Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Schlagle: 10 am, Saturday, April 15 Register: 913-295-8250 or hmoss@kckpl.org Bilingual Cooking Time Make snacks while learning the names of ingredients in Spanish and English. South, 4 pm, Thursday April 27 Explorers Club West, 6 pm, Thursday, April 27 Ages: 7-12 Día de los Niños/Children's Day Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day South, 2 pm, Saturday, April 29
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Little Learners Storytime Stories focus on the 6 by 6 pre-reading skills. 10:30 am, Tuesdays
Preschool Storytime Older preschoolers will enjoy this longer 6 by 6: Ready to Read program 10 am, Wednesdays Ages: 3-5 with a caregiver
Bouncing Babies Story and Playtime Focus on interaction between baby and adult with songs, books, and bonding activities. 9:30 am, Wednesdays Ages: 0-2 with caregiver Bilingual Storytime Stories, songs, and fun activities! Historias, canciones y actividades divertidas! 11 am, Saturday, April 8
Turner Friday 6 by 6 Storytime Stories, dance, and games to get kids excited about learning 6 pre-reading skills! 10:30 am, Fridays
Toddler Storytime A 6 by 6 program with stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities, and free play. 10 am, Thursdays except April 20 Ages: 18-36 months with a caregiver Read to a Dog 10 am, Saturday, April 15 The trained dogs from Pet Partners will provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. Wiggle Time 6 pm, Mondays, April 3 & 17 We were born to move, so join us as we “Shake our Sillies Out” and wiggle to the rhythm.
Movies Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays Apr. 3 - Trolls Apr. 10 - Sing Apr. 17 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Apr. 24 - Rogue One Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Apr. 13 - Sing Apr. 27 - Hidden Figures
Kids’ Café/Afterschool Snack Mon-Fri, 4 pm, Main & West Join us for snacks provided by KCKPS for children ages 0-18. Snacks must be eaten on site.
Teens Art & Crafts Whatever Wednesdays Something new every Wednesday West, 1:30 pm, Wednesdays Teen Time Snacks, games, and crafts South, 2:30 pm, Wednesdays
Space Galaxy Paintings Turner, 5 pm, Monday, April 3 Register: 913-295-8250 Maker Monday: 8-Bit Art Make art from perler beads Main, 4 pm, Monday, April 10 Soap & Such West, 6 pm, Thursday, April 27 Register: 913-295-8250
Writing Wednesday with YA Author Caroline Meek Main, 2 pm, Wednesdays Kids-A-Cookin’ Make kid friendly, nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday Teen Volunteer Orientation Must complete application prior to attending South, 2 pm, Saturday, April 1 Main, 6 pm, Thursday, April 6 Buffalo Chicken Panini Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 4 Register: 913-295-8250 Homeschool Friday: Rockets! Design your own rocket and send it flying! Turner, 11 am, Friday, April 7 Ages: 8+ Register: 913-295-8250
Games & Videogames
Practice ACT Test Teens can take a full length practice test. Main, 9 am, Saturday, April 15 Register: 913-295-8250
Lego Clubs Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 11
Dry Ice Experiments Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 18 Register: 913-295-8250
Magic: The Gathering Club Turner, 3:30 pm, Monday, April 10 Register: 913-295-8250
Tea Time Sample tea and talk about books Main, 4 pm, Monday, April 24
Gamers’ Adventures Play board games or video games. Turner, 5 pm, Monday, April 17 Kahoot! Mobile trivia game Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, April 25 Register: 913-295-8250
Learning & Culture Music Mondays West, 3 pm, Mondays Jewels of Success: Girls with Goals Middle School girls will learn goal setting, dream-building, and other skills. West, 3 pm, Tuesdays To register: 913-295-
Theater Thursdays West, 3 pm, Thursdays
Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Apr. 13 - Sing Apr. 27 - Hidden Figures
Anime Clubs Visit us at facebook.com/otakuanimecorps West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, Tuesdays except April 4 Ages: 12+ Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm, Wednesdays Ages: 13+ Anime Club - Main, 4 pm, Tuesdays, April 11 & 25
Día de los Niños/Children's Day Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day South, 2 pm, Saturday, April 29
Movies Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays Apr. 3 - Trolls Apr. 10 - Sing Apr. 17 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Apr. 24 - Rogue One
Kids’ Café/Afterschool Snack Mon-Fri, 4 pm, Main & West Join us for snacks provided by KCKPS for children ages 0-18. Snacks must be eaten on site.
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Abril 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas el día 16 de abril por ser día feriado y el día 20 de abril para capacitación del personal. El depositorio de libros cerrara al cierre del día anterior.
Main Library Alfabetización y Certificación de primaria y secundaria / Computación básica El INEA y KCKPL ofrecen servicios para que las personas jóvenes y adultas aprendan, y obtengan el certificado de educación primaria y secundaria. Computación básica e Introducción al programa de procesamiento de texto “Word” Internet uno e introducción a los programas Publisher, Power Point y Excel. 2 pm, todos los lunes y martes
Inglés Básico Aprenda inglés en la biblioteca. Venga y aprenda pronombres, verbos, vocabulario, gramática, y comprensión oral 6 pm, todos los miércoles Película Familiar en Español Main, 1:30 pm, todos los sábados Abril 1 - Moana Abril 29 - Canta
South Branch Library Hora de Manualidades Bilingüe Los niños harán divertidas manualidades y aprenderán figuras, colores, y palabras/frases básicas en Español o Inglés. 5:30 pm, todos los martes
Tiempo de Cuento Bilingüe Únase a nosotros mientras leemos cuentos , cantamos canciones , y participe en actividades divertidas! 11 am, sábado, 8 de abril
Club de Tejido Fácil Venga aprender o a compartir sus ideas de tejido en gancho, dos agujas o telares. Solo traiga su estambre y ideas. 6:30 pm, todos los martes
Hora de Cocinar Bilingüe Los niños harán divertidos bocaditos y aprenderán nombres de ingredientes y palabras/frases básicas en Español o Inglés. 4 pm, jueves, 27 de abril
Clases de Inglés Gratis! Quiere aprender o mejorar su inglés? Únase a nuestro grupo que se reúne todos los martes. Niños son bienvenidos. 6:30 pm, todos los martes
West Wyandotte Library Clases de Ingles Empieza a hablar con confianza y a mejorar tu conversación. Basado en el método natural de aprendizaje: primero, escuchas y comprendes, luego hablas y escribes. 6:30 pm, todos los lunes
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