July 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

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Featured This Month Summer Reading Wrap Up The Summer Reading program ends July 31. Celebrate the end of another fun and educational summer with Wrap Up parties at our branches. West, 2 pm, Tuesday, July 25 Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, July 25 Main, 6 pm, Monday, July 31 South, 6 pm, Monday, July 31

Starlab Planetarium We will learn about stars, constellations and even hear the Greek and Roman mythology stories behind the constellations. Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 18 Register: 913-295-8250 x2010

5th Annual Water Olympics Join us for our 5th annual Water Olympics while we play water games outside the library! South, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 19

Wyandotte County History Lecture Series: Chester Owens Learn about the history of Sumner High School and the Afro-American churches of WyCo. Main, 6 pm, Thursday, July 20

Build a Better Library: Community Discussion Upcoming projects, classes, and events will all be discussed. Come with questions and ideas. West, 10 am, Saturday, July 29

Art Exhibits Deanna Trap Main

Wyandotte Art Association South

Z. Hall West Gallery and Display Cases


Announcements Closed Dates All locations will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Summer Reading Program The Summer Reading Program continues though July 31! Visit kckpl.org for more info and sign up at any branch or mobile library.

Adults and All Ages Arts & Culture The Writers’ Bloc Writer’s Group West, 7 pm, Mondays

Book Clubs Next Chapter Book Club Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, July 3 Ages: 50+ My Friend’s Bookshelf Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, July 5 Bookfix Book Club One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood South, 10 am, Thursday, July 6 Inspirational Book Club Saffire by Sigmund Brouwer West, 7 pm, Thursday, July 13 Clueless: A Mystery Book Club All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage Legends’ Panera, 12:30 pm, Monday, July 17 Common Grounds Book Club Born A Crime by Trevor Noah Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 19

The Long Overdue Book Club Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson Main, 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 27

College & Career Working Mondays 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job -related tasks. West, 1 pm, Mondays except July 3 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. West, 9 am, Saturday, July 8 Register: 913-295-8250 x5000

Crafts & DIY Quilting Classes South, 6 pm, Mondays Open Craft Night Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, July 6 & 20 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000

Garden Time South, 10:30 am, Fridays July 7 - Seed Pictures July 14 -Flower Crowns July 21 - Binoculars July 28 - Pico de Gallo Fourth of July Luminarias Main, 2 pm, Saturday, July 1 Register: Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Crafting for Seniors West, 11 am, Monday, July 3 Build a Ship Memory Box Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, July 6 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Lego Pulley Zip Line Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, July 13 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Colorful Tiles West, 6 pm, Thursday, July 13 Register: 913-295-8250 x5103 City Puzzles Turner, 2:30 pm, Friday, July 14 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000


Adults and All Ages Make Your Own Birdhouse Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, July 18 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Make Your Own Slide Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, July 20 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Yarn Crafters Club West, 11 am, Monday, July 24 Greenhouse Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, July 27 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Flip-Flop Fantasy Main, 6 pm, Thursday, July 27 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Sunday Sewing Series: Chevron Stripe Quilt Block Main, 2 pm, Sunday, July 30 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112

Computers & Tech One on One Computer Help Library Hours with Appointment at Main, South, Turner, West, & Mobile Library

Board @ The Library West, 1 pm, Sunday, July 9 & 23 Magic: The Gathering Club Turner, 3:30 pm, Monday, July 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Family Game Night South, 6 pm, Thursday, July 20 KC Brick Lab Lego Build Event Main, 1 pm, Saturday, July 22

Health & Wellness Canning & Flash Freezing Main, 10 am, Saturday, July 1 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000

Family Yoga in Nature Schlagle, 1 pm, Saturday, July 1 Health fair West, 10 am, Saturday, July 15

Get Comfortable with Computers Main, 10 am, Monday, July 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000

Bridle Trail Hike Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, July 29

Microsoft Word West, 9:30 am, Monday, July 24 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108

Language Learning

Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Thursday, July 27 Register: 913-295-8250 x5108 Internet for Beginners Main, 1 pm, Thursday, July 13 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000 Email 101 Main, 10 am, Monday, July 17 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000

ESL Classes / Inglés Básico West, 6:30pm, Mondays South, 6:30 pm, Tuesdays except July 4 Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Conversational Spanish Basic skills needed to participate South, 2 pm, Tuesdays except July 4 Conversational Spanish Level II Basic skills needed to participate West, 2 pm, Tuesdays except July 4

Create a Free Website with WordPress Main, 6 pm, Thursday, July 20 Register: 913-295-8250 x1000

Movies

Games & Videogames

Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays July 3 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Game On @ The Library Experience gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sunday, July 2, 16, & 30

Movie Mondays Schlagle, 10:30 am, Mondays

July 10 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs July 17 -The Iron Giant July 24 - The Lego Batman Movie Wednesday Nite Movies: Denzel x4 Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays July 5 - Carbon Copy July 12 - Devil in a Blue Dress July 19 - Training Day July 26 - The Book of Eli Family Movie Night West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays July 19 - 9th Life of Louis Drax July 26 - Wilson Family Movie Night South, 3 pm, Wednesday, July 5 South, 6 pm, Thursday, July 13 Thursday Night Theater West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays Friday Family Movie West, 1 pm, Fridays July 7 - Sing July 14 - Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them July 21 - The Secret Life of Pets July 28 - The BFG Saturday Movies Main, 1 pm, Saturdays July 1 - Life July 8 - The Zookeeper’s Wife July 15 - The Fate of the Furious July 29 - Kong: Skull Island Película Familiar en Español: La bella y la bestia Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, July 22

Nature & Animals Nature Scavenger Hunt Schlagle, 9 am, Saturday, July 8

Going Batty for Bats Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, July 15

Meet the Animals Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, July 22


Adults and All Ages Speakers & Forums

Summer Reading Performers

Build a Better Garden: Problem Insects KU Master Gardener Donald Crim West, 2 pm, Friday, July 7

Mad Science West, 2 pm, Tuesday, July 11 South, 6 pm, Thursday, July 27

Hispanic American History: American GI Forum South, 3 pm, Saturday, July 8

Prairie Park Nature Center: On Silent Wings Turner, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, July 12

Next Chapter Kansas City West, 6 pm, Tuesday, July 25

Reggie Regg The Magic Man South, 2 pm, Thursday, July 13

Operation Wildlife South, 2 pm, Thursday, July 20 Magician Gene Hernandez West, 2 pm, Saturday, July 25 Draw Along with Kyle Tiernan Turner, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, July 26 Juggling with Brian Wendling South, 2 pm, Thursday, July 27

Science City: Flames, Smoke, & Sizzle Turner, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, July 19

Children Art & Crafts Rubber Band Car Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, July 8 Register: 913-295-8250 x1013 Craft Stick Picture Frames West, 2 pm, Monday, July 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x1016 Art Classes with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art South, 3 pm, Monday, July 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x3000 Bilingual Craft Time Make crafts while learning Spanish and English South, 5:30 pm, Tuesday, July 11 Leaf Presses Schlagle, 10:30 am, Thursday, July 13 Get Your Art On Main, 2 pm, Thursday, July 13 Squirt Gun Painting West, 2 pm, Monday, July 17 Register: 913-295-8250 x1016 Spray Bottle Art Schlagle, 10:30 am, Thursday, July 20

Paper Fans West, 2 pm, Monday, July 24 Register: 913-295-8250 x1016 Nature Print T-Shirts Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 25 Register: 913-295-8250 x2010

Games & Videogames Lego Clubs Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays West, 10:30 am, Saturday, July 8 Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, July 11 Build some Fun into Summer Reading! Video games, board games, and more Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 5 & 26

Jumbo Lego Build-A-Thon West, 2 pm, Tuesday, July 18

KC Brick Lab Lego Build Event Main, 1 pm, Saturday, July 22

Learning & Culture Explorers Club West, 2 pm, Wednesdays Register: 913-295-8250 x5014 July 12 - Lemon Electricity July 19 - Egg Drop July 26 - Volcano Science Kids-A-Cookin’ Learn to make kid friendly delicious and nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday STEM Fun! South, 6 pm, Thursday, July 6 Squishy Circuits Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 11 Music Mayhem West, 6 pm, Tuesday, July 11 Construction Physics Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 12 Let’s Build Fun Stuff Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 19


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 except July 4 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. 11 am, Fridays 10:30, Saturdays Read to a Dog Trained dogs from Pet Partners provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. 1 pm, Saturday, July 22

Egg Drop Challenge Turner, 2:30 pm, Friday, July 28 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 End of Summer Children’s Book Sale Main, 4 pm, Monday, July 31

Movies Movie Mondays Schlagle, 10:30 am, Mondays Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays July 3 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire July 10 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs July 17 -The Iron Giant July 24 - The Lego Batman Movie

Schlagle Nature Story Time 10:30 am, Wednesdays except July 5

South Little Learners Storytime Stories focus on the 6 by 6 pre-reading skills. 10:30 am, Tuesdays except July 4 Bouncing Babies Story and Playtime Focus on interaction between baby and adult with songs, books, and bonding activities. 9:30 am, Wednesdays except July 5 Ages: 0-2 with caregiver La Hora de Cuentos ¡Toda la familia está invitada a disfrutar de cuentos infantiles, canciones y de una divertida manualidad! 5:30 pm, 3 y 17 de julio/July 3 & 17 Bilingual Storytime Stories, songs, and fun activities! Historias, canciones y actividades divertidas! 11 am, Saturday, July 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

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, July 15

Family Movie Night South, 3 pm, Wednesday, July 5 South, 6 pm, Thursday, July 13 Friday Family Movie West, 1 pm, Fridays July 7 - Sing July 14 - Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them July 21 - The Secret Life of Pets July 28 - The BFG Moana South, 2 pm, Thursday, July 6

Kids’ Café Mon-Fri, 12 pm, Main & West Join us for snacks provided by KCKPS for children ages 0-18. Snacks must be eaten on site.


Teens Makerspace Monday Main, 2 pm, Mondays July 10 - Straw Construction July 24 - Wax Paper Lanterns

Mad Scientists West, 2 pm, Thursdays Register: 913-295-8250 x5103 July 6 - Milk Science July 13 - Magnets July 20 - Exploding Art July 27 - Kitchen Chemistry

Friday Family Movie West, 1 pm, Fridays July 7 - Sing July 14 - Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them July 21 - The Secret Life of Pets July 28 - The BFG

Lava Lamp in a Jar Turner , 3 pm, Friday, July 7 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000

Practice ACT Test Teens can take a full length practice test. West, 9 am, Saturday, July 8 Register: 913-295-8250 x5000

Anime Clubs Visit us online at facebook.com/otakuanimecorps

Art & Crafts

Good Dinosaur Piggy Bank Turner , 5 pm, Monday, July 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Mini Rhythm Board Turner , 5 pm, Monday, July 24 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Colorful Tiles West, 6 pm, Thursday, July 27 Register: 913-295-8250 x5103

Games & Videogames Lego Clubs Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays West, 10:30 am, Saturday, July 8 Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, July 11 Build Some Fun into Summer Reading Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 5 & 26 Magic: The Gathering Club Turner, 3:30 pm, Monday, July 10 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000 Gamers’ Adventures Play board games or video games. Turner, 5 pm, Monday, July 17

Learning & Culture 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, 10 am, Saturday, July 1 Main, 6 pm, Thursday, July 6 & 20 Register: 913-295-8250 x1114

Construction Physics Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 12

Neighborhood Clean Up Project Main, 1 pm, Thursday, July 13

Anime Club - Main, 4 pm, Tuesdays, July 11 & 25 West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, Tuesdays, June 11 & 18, Monday, July 24 Ages: 12+ Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm, Wednesdays Ages: 13+

Finding Fake News Main, 2 pm, Friday, July 14 Let’s Build Fun Stuff Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, July 19 Building Better Self Care Main, 2 pm, Friday, July 28 Egg Drop Challenge Turner, 2:30 pm, Friday, July 28 Register: 913-295-8250 x4000

Movies Movie Mondays Schlagle, 10:30 am, Mondays Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays July 3 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire July 10 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs July 17 -The Iron Giant July 24 - The Lego Batman Movie Family Movie Night South, 3 pm, Wednesday, July 5 South, 6 pm, Thursday, July 13

Kids’ Café Mon-Fri, 12 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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Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

South Branch Library

Turner Community Library

West Wyandotte Library

Mobile Libraries

625 Minnesota Ave. KCK 66101

4051 West Drive WyCo Lake KCK 66109

3104 Strong Avenue KCK 66106

831 S. 55th Street KCK 66106

1737 N. 82nd Street KCK 66112

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Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm Friday & Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Monday-Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday closed

Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday closed

Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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Julio 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas el día 4 de julio por el Día de la Independencia. 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 excepto 4 de julio

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 La bella y la bestia es la historia de “Bella”, una joven inteligente y algo solitaria que vive en un pequeño pueblo de Francia junto a su padre y la “Bestia”, un príncipe que años atrás fue encantado por una hechicera y transformado en un horrible monstruo. Main, 1:30 pm, sábado, 22 de julio

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 excepto 4 de julio

La Hora De Cuentos ¡Toda la familia está invitada a disfrutar de cuentos infantiles, canciones y de una divertida manualidad! 5:30 pm, lunes, 3 y 17 de julio/

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 excepto 4 de julio

Yoga de la Risa Quieres añadir más risa a tu vida? Acompañenos todos los jueves a las 7:00 pm 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. !Que Dios y la risa te acompañen! 7 pm, todos los jueves

Clases de Canto para Niños ¡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. El programa es guiado por la maestra Sandra Zamora. "La Voz Romantica" de Kansas City. 12:30 pm, todos los sábados

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

Feria de salud Informacion educacional, actividades interactivas y mucho mas! Para todas las edades 10 am, sábado, 15 de julio


913-295-8250 Visita una de nuestras bibliotecas de KCKPL Main Library

Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

South Branch Library

Turner Community Library

West Wyandotte Library

Mobile Libraries

625 Minnesota Ave. KCK 66101

4051 West Drive WyCo Lake KCK 66109

3104 Strong Avenue KCK 66106

831 S.55th Street KCK 66106

1737 N. 82nd Street KCK 66112

Ruta Azul 913-530-5951

lunes-sábado 9:00am - 5:00pm domingo cerrado

lunes-jueves 9:00am - 9:00pm viernes y sábado 9:00am - 5:00pm domingo 1:00pm - 5:00pm

lunes-jueves 8:30am - 8:30pm viernes y sábado 8:30am - 5:00pm domingo 1:00pm - 5:00pm

lunes-jueves 10:00am - 8:00pm viernes 10:00am - 5:00pm sábado 10:00am - 2:00pm domingo cerrado

lunes-jueves 9:00am - 9:00pm viernes y sábado 9:00am - 5:00pm domingo 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Ruta Verde 913-461-2374 Ruta Púrpura 913-461-5415 mobileteam@kckpl.org

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