Featured This Month Solar Eclipse In the month of August, KCKPL is hosting several programs to celebrate the total solar eclipse on August 21. This is the first time this type of eclipse will be visible from coast to coast in a century! Come to one of our programs to receive one pair of eclipse viewing glasses, while supplies last. Look for the eclipse image next to the specially themed programs.
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Party Make a cookie themed craft and taste test the best chocolate chip cookies . Turner, 3 pm, Friday, August 4 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000
All Park Clean-Up We’ll clean from 10-12 and then have a hot dog lunch. Wyandotte County Conservation District will talk about stream erosion and pollution. Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, August 5
How to Homeschool Workshop Experienced homeschool veterans share personal experiences, answer questions and encourage you in your educational journey. West, 9 am, Saturday, August 5
Hispanic American History: American GI Forum Felix Longoria Affair - In 1948, a Texas town refused to bury Mexican-American soldier Felix Longoria, sparking national outrage. 3 pm, Saturday, August 12
Art Exhibits Viewpoints by Deanna Trap Main
Water/Ways Schlagle
Wyandotte Art Association South
Foundations curated by Z. Hall West Gallery and Cases
Announcements Online Bill Pay Starting in August, you will be able to pay your fines online from home. Visit kckpl.org, log in to your account, and check the fines tab.
Adults and All Ages Arts & Culture The Writers’ Bloc Writer’s Group West, 7 pm, Mondays
Clueless: A Mystery Book Club No Shred of Evidence by Charles Todd Legends’ Panera, 12:30 pm, Monday, August 21
Book Clubs
College & Career
My Friend’s Bookshelf Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, August 2 Bookfix Book Club The Lost Girls by Heather Young South, 10 am, Thursday, August 3 Next Chapter Book Club Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, August 7 Ages: 50+ Inspirational Book Club The Candidate by Lisa Wiehl West, 7 pm, Thursday, August 10 Common Grounds Book Club The Lynching: The Epic Courtroom Battle That Brought Down the Klan by Laurence Lamer. Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, August 16
Working Mondays 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. West, 1 pm, Mondays 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, August 19 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000
Crafts & DIY Quilting Classes South, 6 pm, Mondays
Newspaper Snails Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, August 3 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000
Fermentation 101 Main, 10 am, Saturday, August 5 Register: 913-295-8250 x1030
Fancy Jar Candles West, 6 pm, Thursday, August 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x5103 Beaded Dangle Earrings Main, 6 pm, Thursday, August 17 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Henna Workshop Main, 2 pm, Saturday, August 26 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Sunday Sewing Series: Easy Skirt Main, 2 pm, Sunday, August 27 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112
Adults and All Ages Computers & Tech
Games & Videogames
One on One Computer Help Library Hours with Appointment at Main, South, Turner, West, & Mobile Library
Board @ The Library West, 1 pm, Sunday, August 6 & 20
Get Comfortable with Computers Main, 10 am, Tuesday, August 8 Main, 10 am, Monday, August 21 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000 Microsoft Word West, 9:30 am, Monday, August 14 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 15 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108 Microsoft Excel Main, 6 pm, Thursday, August 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000 West, 9:30 am, Thursday, August 21 West, 6 pm. Tuesday, August 22 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108
Game On @ The Library Experience gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sunday, August 13 & 27
Health & Wellness Medicare Educational Meetings West, 11 am, Thursday, August 3
Language Learning ESL Classes / Inglés Básico West, 6:30pm, Mondays South, 6:30 pm, Tuesdays Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Conversational Spanish Basic skills needed to participate South, 2 pm, Tuesdays
Advanced Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Thursday, August 24 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108
Conversational Spanish Level II Basic skills needed to participate West, 2 pm, Tuesdays
Microsoft Publisher West, 9:30 am, Thursday, August 17 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108
Movies
Internet for Beginners Main, 10 am, Wednesday, August 9 Main, 10 am, Tuesday, August 22 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000 Digital Privacy Main, 10 am, Wednesday, August 16 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000
Intro to Chilton’s Database Main, 6 pm, Thursday, August 24 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000
Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays August 14 - Beauty and the Beast August 21 - The Boss Baby August 28 - Rock Dog Wednesday Nite Movies: The Bonds Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays August 2 - On Her Majesty’s Secret Service August 16 - Goldfinger August 23 - A View to Kill August 30 - Goldeneye Mad for the Movies: John Steinbeck Double Feature West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays August 23 - Of Mice and Men August 30 - East of Eden
Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays August 10 - The Fate of the Furious August 17 - The Boss Baby August 24 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul August 31 - Smurfs: The Lost Village Thursday Night Theater West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays August 3 - Beauty and the Beast August 10 - John Wick: Chapter 2 August 17 - The LEGO Batman Movie August 24 - T2: Trainspotting August 31 - Power Rangers Saturday Movies Main, 1 pm, Saturdays August 5 - The Boss Baby August 12 - Snatched August 26 - Alien: Covenant Movie Monday Schlagle, 10:30 am, Monday, August 7 The Boss Baby Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 15 Película Familiar en Español: Jefe en Pañales Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 19
Nature & Animals Solar Eclipse Pre-Show! Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, August 17
Unleashed Pet Adopt-A-Thon West, 9 am, Saturday, August 19
Learn More About the Solar Eclipse South, Library Hours, Monday, August 21
Adults and All Ages Hey! Who Turned Out the Lights? Total Eclipse Party Main, 11 am, Monday, August 21 The Great American Solar Eclipse Schlagle, 11 am, Monday, August 21 Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Turner, 12:30 pm, Monday, August 21
Speakers & Forums Wyandotte County History Lecture Series: Louisa Libby The history of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas Main, 6 pm, Thursday, August 17 Next Chapter Kansas City Forum West, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 22
For more information on programs, ages, and registration, visit our website at kckpl.org.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party West, 12:30 pm, Monday, August 21
Children Art & Crafts Bilingual Craft Time South, 5:30 pm, Tuesdays Special Eclipse Theme on August 15 Pop Up Frog Card Schlagle, 10:30 am, Thursday, August 3 Create Your Own Fidget Spinner Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 5 Register: 913-295-8250 x1013 Kids’ Café Mon-Fri (Through July 28), 12 pm, Main & West Join us for snacks provided by KCKPS for children ages 0-18.
Painted Stick Mobile Schlagle, 10:30 am, Thursday, August 10 Solar Eclipse Crafts West, 6 pm, Wednesday, August 16 Nature Craft Extravaganza Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, August 19
Marble Tile West, 6 pm, Wednesday, August 30
Games & Videogames Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, August 12
Learning & Culture Kids-A-Cookin’ Learn to make kid friendly delicious and nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Bird-Watching for Kids Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 1
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 am, Saturdays Join us for a special eclipse themed story at the August 19 Family Storytime!
Starlab Planetarium Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 8 Music Mayhem West, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 8 STEM Fun: Eclipse! South, 2 pm, Wednesday, August 9 Geology Rocks Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, August 12 FUN-damental Physics Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, August 26
Read to a Dog Trained dogs from Pet Partners provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. 1 pm, Saturday, August 26
Schlagle Nature Story Time 10:30 am, Wednesdays, August 2 & 9
South Little Learners Storytime Stories focus on the 6 by 6 pre-reading skills. 10:30 am, Tuesdays Join us for a special eclipse themed story at the August 15 storytime! Bilingual Storytime Stories, songs, and fun activities! Historias, canciones y actividades divertidas! 11 am, Saturday, August 12
Movies Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays August 14 - Beauty and the Beast August 21 - The Boss Baby August 28 - Rock Dog Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays August 10 - The Fate of the Furious August 17 - The Boss Baby August 24 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul August 31 - Smurfs: The Lost Village
Turner Friday 6 by 6 Storytime Stories, dance, and games to get kids excited about learning 6 pre-reading skills! 10:30 am, Fridays
West Preschool Storytime Older preschoolers will enjoy this longer 6 by 6: Ready to Read program 10 am, Wednesdays Ages: 3-5 with a caregiver Toddler Storytime A 6 by 6 program with stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities, and free play. 10 am, Thursdays Ages: 18-36 months with a caregiver Read to a Dog Trained dogs from Pet Partners provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. 1 pm, Saturday, August 19
Movie Monday Schlagle, 10:30 am, Monday, August 7 The Boss Baby Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 15
Teens Art & Crafts Penny Fidget Spinner Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 1 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000
Root Beer Floats South, 2 pm, Wednesday, August 16 Moonrock Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 22 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Pimp Your Earbuds West, 6 pm, Thursday, August 24 DIY Fidget Spinners South, 2 pm, Wednesday, August 23 Nail Art! Main, 4 pm, Tuesday, August 29
Games & Videogames Gamers’ Adventures Play board games or video games. Turner, 5 pm, Monday, August 7 Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, August 12
Learning & Culture
Teen Volunteer Orientation Must complete application prior to attending Main, 6 pm, Thursday, August 3 & 31 Register: 913-295-8250 x1114
Anime Clubs Visit us online at facebook.com/otakuanimecorps
How to Homeschool Workshop West, 9 am, Saturday, August 5
West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, & Monday, August 21 Ages: 12+
Starlab Planetarium Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 8 Practice ACT Test Teens can take a full length practice test. Main, 9 am, Saturday, August 9 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000
Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm, Wednesdays Ages: 13+
Solar Ovens West, 3:15, Monday, August 21
Movies Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays August 14 - Beauty and the Beast August 21 - The Boss Baby August 28 - Rock Dog Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays August 10 - The Fate of the Furious August 17 - The Boss Baby August 24 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul August 31 - Smurfs: The Lost Village Movie Monday Schlagle, 10:30 am, Monday, August 7
Kids-A-Cookin’ Make kid friendly, nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Anime Club - Main, 4 pm, Tuesday, August 15
The Boss Baby Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, August 15 Everything, Everything South, 2 pm, Wednesday, August 30
Kids’ Café Mon-Fri (Through July 28), 12 pm, Main & West Join us for snacks provided by KCKPS for children ages 0-18.
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Agosto 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library 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
Película Familiar en Español Jefe en Pañales es una comedia familiar hilarante acerca del impacto que provoca la llegada de un nuevo bebé a una familia, contada desde la perspectiva de un narrador encantador, pero poco fiable —Tim, un chico de siete años con una imaginación desenfrenada. 1:30 pm, sábado, 19 de agosto
Inglés Básico Aprenda inglés en la biblioteca. Venga y aprenda pronombres, verbos, vocabulario, gramática, y comprensión oral 6 pm, todos los miércoles
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 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 La Hora De Cuentos ¡Toda la familia está invitada a disfrutar de cuentos infantiles, canciones y de una divertida manualidad! 5:30 pm, todos los lunes
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
Yoga de la Risa Quieres añadir más risa a tu vida? Acompañenos a una session de Yoga de la Risa dirigida por Neri Centeno, LifeCoach Y Lider. La clase incluye ejercicios de respiración profunda y ejercicios de risa. 7 pm, todos los jueves Cine Camiliar: Jefe en Pañales Una comedia familiar hilarante acerca del impacto que provoca la llegada de un nuevo bebé a una familia. 2 pm, sábado, 12 de agosto
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