Featured This Month A Night at the Savoy Main, 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 17 Grab your dancing shoes and travel back in time to the Harlem Renaissance! Join us for a night of 1920s music featuring the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra playing the songs made popular in venues like the Savoy Ballroom and the Cotton Club. Come as you are or dress up in your best 1920s inspired outfits to listen and dance the night away. The first 100 people to arrive will get a free copy of God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse by James Weldon Johnson, featuring original illustrations by Kansas-born Harlem Renaissance artist Aaron Douglas.
AARP Tax Aide AARP helps low-& middle-income taxpayers file their personal income tax returns. Visit our website for more info. You must register to attend Turner, 10 am, Thursdays
Stories in the Stars Join us in our inflatable planetarium to identify stars and constellations, and see what stories the stars have to tell us. Schlagle, 10 am & 1 pm, Saturday, February 17 Register: kckpl.org
Aaron Douglas and African-American Art with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Learn about Kansas-born Harlem Renaissance artist Aaron Douglas, as well as other AfricanAmerican artists. A craft will follow. South, 6 pm, Thursday, February 15 Register: kckpl.org
The Art of Aaron Douglas at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Join us for a special viewing and discussion of Kansas-born Harlem Renaissance artist Douglas’s works and other African-American artists. Nelson-Atkins, 6 pm, Thursday, February 1 Register: kckpl.org
Art Exhibits Aaron Douglas and Art of the Harlem Renaissance Main
Photographs of Wyandotte County Lake by George Gross Schlagle
Historical American Boxer: Muhammad Ali by Wayne Horne South
Announcements Holiday Closings All library locations will be closed on Monday, February 19 for Presidents’ Day.
West Wyandotte Library is getting a new look! The construction on West Wyandotte Library will continue. Visit kckpl.org for updates and photos.
Adults and All Ages Arts & Culture The Writers’ Bloc Writer’s Group West, 7 pm, Mondays except 2/19
Short & Sweet Mini Lit Book Club And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman West, 6 pm, Monday, February 5 My Friend’s Bookshelf Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, February 7
KCKCC Jazz Spring Concert West, 6:30 pm, Wednesday, February 7
Book Clubs Next Chapter Book Club The King of King's County by Whitney Terrell Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, February 5 Ages: 50+
Harlem Renaissance Special Book Club The Harlem Renaissance: Hub of African American Culture, 1920-1930 by Steven Watson Main, 6 pm, Thursday, February 8 Inspirational Book Club A Time to Stand by Robert Whitlow West, 7 pm, Thursday, February 8 Infinite Shades of Brown African American Book Club Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, February 10
LIT AF Book Club The Shack by William Paul Young West, 6:00 pm, Monday, February 12 Common Grounds Book Club Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, February 21 Clueless: A Mystery Book Club Under the Harrow by Flynn Berry Legends’ Panera, 12:30 pm, Monday, February 26 B&B Book Club Seeking Sarah by ReShonda Tate Billingsley West, 6 pm, Monday, February 26
Adults and All Ages College & Career Working Mondays 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. West, 1 pm, Mondays except 2/19 Working Wednesday 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. Main, 1 pm, Wednesdays Practice ACT Main, 9 am, Saturday, February 17 Register: kckpl.org or 913-295-8253
Computers & Tech One on One Computer Help Library Hours with Appointment at Main, South, Turner, West, & Mobile Library Microsoft Word West, 9:30 am, Monday, February 5 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, February 6 Register: kckpl.org Microsoft Publisher West, 9:30 am, Wednesday, February 8 Register: kckpl.org Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Monday, February 12 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, February 13 Register: kckpl.org Advanced Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Wednesday, February 15 Register: kckpl.org Microsoft PowerPoint West, 9:30 am, Wednesday, February 22 Register: kckpl.org
Craft Night West, 5:30 pm, Thursday, February 8 Register: kckpl.org
Avengers Party Avengers crafts and snacks South, 6 pm, Thursday, February 8 Register: kckpl.org
Valentine’s Cookies Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, February 8 Register: kckpl.org Saturday Sewing: Organizer and Holder Main, 2:30 pm, Saturday, February 17 Register: kckpl.org DIY Rope Heart Bracelets Main, 6 pm, Thursday, February 22 Register: kckpl.org Yarn Crafters Club West, 11 am, Monday, February 26
Games & Videogames Board @ The Library West, 1 pm, Sunday, February 4 & 18 Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, February 10 Game On @ The Library Gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sunday, February 11 & 25
Health & Wellness
Quilting Classes South, 6 pm, Mondays except 2/19
Making a Healthy Change: Seven Steps West, 2 pm, Thursday, February 1 Register: kckpl.org
Crafting for Seniors West, 11 am, Monday, February 5 Ages: 55+
Medicare 101 with Susana Marcos South, 11 am, Thursday, February 8 & 22
Crafts & DIY
Language Learning ESL Classes / Inglés Básico West, 6:30pm, Mondays except 2/19 South, 6:30 pm, Tuesdays Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Conversational Spanish Basic skills needed to participate South, 2 pm, Tuesdays
Movies Wednesday Nite Movies: John Singleton Films Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Feb. 7 - Poetic Justice Feb. 14 - Higher Learning Feb. 21 - Baby Boy Feb. 28 - Four Brothers Mad for the Movies: Jean-Pierre Jeunet West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays Feb. 14 - Amélie Feb 28 - The City of Lost Children Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays Feb. 1 - Pinocchio Feb. 8 - LEGO Ninjago Feb. 15 - Coco Feb. 22 - Robots Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursday, February 15 & 22 Thursday Night Theater West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays Saturday Movies Main, 1 pm, Saturdays Feb. 3 - American Made Feb. 10 - It (2017) Feb. 17 - The Snowman Feb. 24 - Only the Brave Blade Runner 2049 South, 6 pm, Thursday, February 1 Cine Familiar South, 2 pm, Saturday, February 10
Adults and All Ages Harlem Renaissance & Beyond Main, 6:30 pm, Thursday, February 15 Register: kckpl.org
Been Rich All My Life Turner, 5:30 pm, Monday, February 12 Register: kckpl.org
Nature & Animals Project FeederWatch Schlagle, Library Hours, Fridays
Speakers & Forums Kansas Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Main, 6 pm, Monday, February 5 Register: kckpl.org
Financial Planning Series Main, 6 pm, Monday, February 12 & 26 Register: kckpl.org Feb. 12 - Introduction to IRAs Feb. 26 - Planning in the Shadow of Dementia Legislative Coffee Main, 10 am, Saturday, February 24 Register: kckpl.org
For more information on programs, ages, and registration, visit our website at kckpl.org.
Next Chapter Kansas City Forum West, 5 pm, Tuesday, February 27
Book Sale Schlagle, Library Open Hours, February 7-9 We've cleared our shelves of books we no longer use and now they're ready for new homes! Prices are $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks.
Children
Kids’ Café Mon-Fri, 4 pm, Main & West Join us for snacks provided by KCKPS for children ages 0-18. Snacks must be eaten on site.
Art & Crafts
Games & Videogames
DIY Valentines West, 6 pm, Wednesday, February 7
Lego Night Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays
3D Flowers West, 6 pm, Wednesday, February, 21
Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, February 10
Paint the Masters West, 1 pm, Saturday, February 24
MarioKart Tournament Turner, 2:30 pm, Tuesday February 20 Register: kckpl.org
Learning & Culture Get Your Art On!! Main, 3 pm, Wednesday, February 28 Ages: 6-14
Kids-A-Cookin’ Learn to make kid friendly delicious and nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
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
Pinkalicious Party A Pinkalicious storytime followed by Pinkalicious crafts and snacks, and a sneak preview of the new Pinkalicious and Peterrific TV show on PBS Kids! 2 pm, Sunday, February 11
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
Harlem Renaissance Storytime Celebrate the poetry and music of the Harlem Renaissance with stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages. 1 pm, Saturday, February 17
STEAM Storytime Stories, songs, science and art - all wrapped up in a lively storytime. 1 pm, Saturday, February 3 Ages: K-5th grade
Schlagle
Family Storytime Bring your children of all ages to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun. 10:30 am, Saturdays Bilingual Storytime Help your child cultivate a love of reading in two languages! Join us for an hour of stories and songs in both English and Spanish. 2 pm, Saturday, February 10
Spanish Singing Lessons South, 12:30 pm, Saturday, February 3, 10, 17, & 24 Homeschool Friday: Triassic Triops Turner, 11 am, Friday, February 2 Register: kckpl.org
Nature Storytime We’ll read a story about a nature related topic and then do an activity. 10 am, Monday, February 12
South Little Learners Storytime Stories focus on the 6 by 6 pre-reading skills. 10:30 am, Tuesdays Paint the Pages Hear a story and then paint a picture inspired by the book! 2 pm, Friday, February 3
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 Bust a Move! Musical fun and excitement featuring dancing, yoga, songs, and maybe a story or two! 10 am, Saturday, February 3 Ages: 3-6 years Music Mayhem Musical fun and excitement with instruments, songs, dancing, and maybe a story or two 10 am, Saturday, February 17 Ages: 4-6 years
Movies Homeschool Adventures: Starlab Schlagle, 10 am & 1 pm, Wednesday, February 7 Ages: 6-8, 9-12 Register: kckpl.org
Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays Feb. 1 - Pinocchio Feb. 8 - LEGO Ninjago Feb. 15 - Coco Feb. 22 - Robots
Celebrate Your Smile! Main, 1 pm, Saturday, February 24
Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursday, February 15 & 22
Teens Art & Crafts
Learning & Culture
Whatever Wednesdays West, 1 pm, Wednesdays
Kids-A-Cookin’ Make kid friendly, nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Teen Time South, 2 pm, Wednesdays Maker Monday Main, 4 pm, Monday, February 5 Duct Tape Roses Turner, 5 pm, Monday, February 5 Register: kckpl.org DIY Valentines West, 6 pm, Wednesday, February 7
DIY Bath Bombs Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, February 13
3D Flowers West, 6 pm, Wednesday, February, 21
Teen Advisory Group Main, 4 pm, Thursday, February 1 & 15 Homeschool Friday: Triassic Triops Turner, 11 am, Friday, February 2 Register: kckpl.org GirlEmpower! Empowering Young Girls West 3 pm, Tuesday, February 6 & 20 Register: kckpl.org
Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursday, February 15 & 22 Anime Clubs Visit us online at facebook.com/otakuanimecorps West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, February 6, 13, 20, 28 Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm, Wednesdays Anime Club - Main, 4 pm, Tuesday, February 13
Teen Volunteer Orientation Must complete application prior to attending Main, 6 pm, Monday, February 12 Register: 913-295-8250 x1111 Books & Beyond Book Club The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas South, 3 pm, Wednesday, February 21
Paint the Masters West, 1 pm, Saturday, February 24
Games & Videogames Lego Night Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays
Code Central Learn to code Main, 6 pm, Monday, February 26
Afternoon Anime & Magic Watch Anime and play Magic: The Gathering Turner, 2:30 pm, Tuesday, February 6
Learn to Play the Ukulele Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, February 27 Register: kckpl.org
Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, February 10
Movies
Game On! Main, 4 pm, Tuesday, February 27 MarioKart Tournament Turner, 2:30 pm, Tuesday, February 20 Register: kckpl.org
Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays Feb. 1 - Pinocchio Feb. 8 - LEGO Ninjago Feb. 15 - Coco Feb. 22 - Robots
Kids’ Café 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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Febrero 2018 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Estaremos cerrados el 19 de febraro por el día del Presidente.
Main Library Plaza Comunitaria y Computació n Básica ¿Conoces a alguien interesado en obtener su certificado de Primaria, Secundaria o que simplemente quiera aprender a leer, escribir y hacer cuentas? ¡Ven y conócenos!, el Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los adultos (INEA) y la Biblioteca Pública de Kansas City, Kansas (KCKPL) ofrecen servicios de alfabetización, y obtención del certificado de Primaria o Secundaria 6 pm, todos los lunes y martes excepto el 19 de febrero
Inglés Básico Aprenda inglés en la biblioteca. Venga y aprenda pronombres, verbos, vocabulario, gramática, y comprensión oral 6 pm, todos los miércoles Cuento Bilingüe ¡Ayude cultivar un amor para los libros en su hijo en dos idiomas! Únete a nosotros para una hora de cuentos y canciones en ambos inglés y español. 2 pm, sábado, el 10 de febrero
South Branch Library 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 excepto el 19 de febrero
Classes De Canto Si su niño o niña quiere aprender a cantar venga a este programa gratuito donde niños de diferentes edades aprenden a desarrollar y cultivar su voz. Programa guiado por la maestra Sandra Zamora. "La Voz Romantica" de Kansas City 12:30 pm, sábados 3, 10, 17 y 24 de febrero Cine Familiar 2 pm, sábado, el 10 de febrero
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