Featured This Month Summer Reading Program The library is out of this world with the 2019 Summer Reading Program! Sign up for a Universe of Stories to read great books, attend fun programs, and win awesome prizes! Pick up a log in the branches or sign up online. Learn more at kckpl.org/summer-reading
StarLab Planetarium Through digital projection, we'll travel through the universe to learn about stars, constellations, planets, and the moon. Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 11 Registration required
Summer Solstice Celebration Enjoy the longest day of the year with a special celebration for adults. We’ll have yoga, an inflatable obstacle course, photo booth, lawn games, flower crowns, and a tarot card reading. South, 6 pm, Friday, June 21
The Kansas Delaware Tribe A representative of the Delaware Tribal Council will present their history and important connections to the state of Kansas, along with a demonstration of a traditional tribal dance. West, 11 am, Saturday, June 22
Water War We'll play many different obstacle games with water balloons and then go on an all out battle in our first Water War. We’ll have water weapons on hand but feel free to bring your own. Turner, 3:30 pm, Monday, June 24
Art Exhibits Claude’s Collection Claude Harris Main
Candi’s Copper KCKCC Art Faculty Crafts Schlagle and West Candi Butcher Front Display Cases Main Display Cases
Another After Joe Bussell South
Art by Mary Pat Corder West Gallery
Adults & All Ages Arts & Culture
College & Career
Crafts & DIY
The Writers’ Bloc West, 7 pm, Mondays Come Write In West, 1 pm Saturdays Write Here at the Library Main, 6 pm, Tuesday, June 4
Working Mondays* 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. West, 12:45 pm, Mondays GED Class Main, 9 am, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays through June 13 Registration required Resume Class Main, 1 pm, Monday, June 3 Main, 9 am, Friday June 7
Sunday Sewing South, 2 pm, Sunday, June 2 Crafting for Seniors* West, 11 am, Monday, June 3 Leafy Print T-Shirts Schlagle, 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 4 Registration required Cosplay Made Thimble West, 4:30 pm, Tuesday, June 4 & 18 Registration required Adult Craft South, 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 5 Yarn Turtle Magnets Schlagle, 10 am, Thursday, June 6 Space Station Crafts Turner, 6 pm, Monday, June 10 Habitat Stamping Schlagle, 10:30 am, Thursday, June 13
Astrology: Getting Started with Your Signs South, 7 pm, Tuesday, June 11
Computers & Tech Book Clubs My Friend’s Bookshelf* Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, June 5 Bookfix Book Club* South, 10 am, Thursday, June 6 Lit AF Literature and Films Book Club* West, 6 pm, Monday, June 10 Inspirational Book Club* The Best of Intentions by Susan Anne Mason West, 7 pm, Thursday, June 13 Clueless: A Mystery Book Club* A Map of the Dark by Karen Ellis Panera at the Legends, 12:30 pm, Monday, June 17 Common Grounds Book Club* Warlight by Michael Ondaatje Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, June 19 Registration required African American Book Club* The Gilded Years: A Novel by Karin Tanabe Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, June 22 The Blended and Beautiful African American Book Club* How Long Til' Black Future Month by N. K. Jemisin West, 6 pm, Monday, June 24 Cookbook Club* Bring a dish from your favorite cookbook. This month’s theme is Healthy Cookbooks South, 6 pm, Wednesday, June 26
One on One Computer Help Library Hours with Appointment at Main, South, Turner, West, & Mobile Microsoft Word* West, 9:30 am, Monday, June 3 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, June 4 Registration required Computer Basics* Main, 2 pm Registration required Part I - June 6 Part II - June 13 Part III - June 20 Microsoft Excel* West, 9:30 am, Monday, June 10 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, June 11 Registration required Intro to Google Docs Main, 6 pm, Tuesday, June 11 Registration required Advanced Microsoft Excel* West, 9:30 am, Thursday, June 13 Registration required Phone Help* Main, 2 pm, Sunday, June 16 Registration required Microsoft Excel 3: Tricks to Organize Your Data* West, 9:30 am, Monday, June 17 Registration required The Windows 10 Experience* West, 9:30 am, Thursday, June 20 Registration required
Color Craze West, 1 pm, Saturday, June 15
Rock Painting* Main, 2 pm, Saturday, June 15 Registration required Hanging Planter South, 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 19 Yarn Crafters Club West, 11 am, Monday, June 24 Critter Corner Bookmarks Schlagle, 10:30 am, Thursday, June 27
Games & Videogames Game On @ The Library Gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sunday, June 2 & 30 Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, June 8
Board @ The Library West, 1 pm, Sunday, June 9 & 23
Adults and All Ages Health & Wellness Mindfulness and Meditation Main, 12 pm, Wednesdays Character Development Class Main, 7 pm, Monday, June 3 Registration required Conversation Cafe Main, 2 pm, Thursday, June 6 & 20 Medicare Education* West, 11 am, Thursday, June 6 Registration required South, 11 am, Thursday, June 13 & 27
Yoga in the Park Schlagle, 10 am Saturday, June 15
Language Learning Inglés Básico/English Class South, 6:30 pm, Tuesdays* Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Conversational Spanish* Basic skills needed to participate South, 2 pm, Tuesdays
Movies Wednesday Night Movies: Michelle Williams* Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays June 5 - Me Without You June 12 - Wendy and Lucy June 19 - Meek’s Cutoff June 26 - Take This Waltz Mad for the Movies: Outer Space West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays June 5 - The Fifth Element June 12 - Outland June 19 - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy June 26 - Alien
Thursday Night Theater West, 6 pm, Thursdays June 6 - Lego Movie 2: The Second Part June 13 - Fighting With My Family June 20 - Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral June 27 - Captive State Classic Movie Matinees South, 10 am, Fridays June 14 - War of the Worlds June 28 - Star Wars Saturday Movies* Main, 1 pm, Saturdays Registration required June 1 - The Upside June 8 - Cold Pursuit June 15 - Isn’t it Romantic June 22 - Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral Movie and a Picnic: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World West, 1 pm, Monday, June 17 Toy Story Turner 6 pm, Monday, June 17
Special Guests Animal Wonders South, 2 pm, Thursday, June 6 Schlagle, 10 am, Friday, June 14 Turner, 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 27 Science City South, 2 pm, Thursday, June 13 Operation Wildlife Turner, 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 13 South, 2 pm, Thursday, June 27 Funky Mama Concert Turner, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, June 19 Magic Show South, 2 pm, Thursday, June 20 Jason D’Vaude: Outdoor Show West, 6 pm, Tuesday, June 25 Clement McCrae Puppet Show Turner, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, June 26
Science & Nature Garden Time South, 11 am, Fridays Nature Scavenger Hunt Schlagle, 10 am, Tuesday, June 25
Speakers & Forums Citizenship Classes* South, 6 pm, Mondays & Wednesdays Registration required
UFO Researcher Margie Kay Kansas City UFO Flaps Turner, 6 pm, Monday, June 3 Joplin UFO Encounter South, 7 pm, Tuesday, June 25
* These programs are adults-only
For more information on programs, ages, and registration, visit our website at kckpl.org.
Children
Kids’ Café Mon-Thurs, 12 pm, Main & West Join us for snacks provided by KCKPS for children ages 0-18. Snacks must be eaten on site.
Book Clubs Early Readers Book Club West, 6 pm, Monday, June 10 Registration required Chapter Chat Book Club West, 6 pm, Monday, June 24 Registration required
Art & Crafts Bilingual Craft Time South, 5:30 pm, Thursdays Planetary Watercolors West, 6 pm, Wednesday, June 5 Cow Jumping Over the Moon Catapult Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, June 6 Registration required Button Moon Collage Turner, 2:30 pm, Friday, June 7 Registration required Spacigami Main, 2 pm, Saturday, June 8
Space Jewelry West, 6 pm, Wednesday, June 12
Alien Hat Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, June 13 Registration required Make Your Own Planet Main, 3 pm, Thursday, June 13 Registration required Galaxy Slime Main, 2 pm, Friday, June 14 Registration required Jet Packs Turner, 2:30 pm, Friday, June 14 Registration required “I Love You to the Moon & Back” Father’s Day Cards Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, June 15 Registration required Pool Noodle Rocket Flinger Main, 2 pm, Wednesday, June 19 Registration required Space Sand Art West, 6 pm, Wednesday, June 19
Hummingbird Feeder Schlagle, 10:30 am, Thursday, June 20 Registration required Messy Alien Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, June 20 Registration required Stepping Stones West, 2 pm, Friday, June 21 Alien Spaceship Turner, 2:30 pm, Friday, June 21 Registration required Starry Night Light Main, 2 pm, Wednesday, June 26 Registration required Galaxy Picture Frame West, 6 pm, Wednesday, June 26 Galaxy Records Turner, 2:30 pm, Thursday, June 27 Registration required Nebula in a Jar Main, 2 pm, Friday, June 28 Registration required
Make Your Own Solar Sisters Turner, 2:30 pm, Friday, June 28 Registration required Star Constellation Art Main, 1 pm, Saturday, June 29
Games & Videogames Gamers’ Adventures Turner, 3:30 pm, Tuesdays Lego Club Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Board Game Bonanza! Main, 3:30 pm, Monday, June 3 & 17 Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, June 8
Learning & Culture STEAM Power West, 2 pm, Mondays Registration required Kid’s Science Lab South, 2:30 pm, Wednesdays June 5 - Wonders of Water! June 19 - Geology Rocks! Astronaut Training West, 2 pm, Wednesdays Throwback Thursday: Space History Made Fun! West, 2 pm, Thursdays STEM Saturday: Melting Jupiter Main, 1 pm, Saturday, June 1 Hip-Hop Dance Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, June 5 Registration required Meet the Herps! Schlagle, 10 am, Tuesday, June 18
Outdoor Science Experiments Main, 2 pm, Friday, June 21 Registration required
Children Storytimes Main
South
6 by 6 Storytime Stories, songs, and loads of fun for Early Learners that focus on the 6 skills preschoolers need to be ready for school. 6 pm, Tuesdays Ages: 3-5 years
Little Learners Storytime Stories that focus on 6 by 6 prereading skills. 10:30 am, Tuesdays Ages: All Ages
Baby Storytime Start your little ones on their literacy journey to becoming a lifelong reader with stories, rhymes, and songs. 10 am, Wednesdays Ages: Birth-24 months Out of this World Stories Then join us for a special, space themed story time this summer. 11 am, Fridays Ages: 2-6 years Family Storytime Stories, dance, and songs to help your child build a lifelong love of reading! 11 am Saturdays Ages: All Ages
Schlagle Nature Storytime We’ll read a story about a nature related topic and then do an activity. 10 am, Wednesdays Ages: All ages
Movies South Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Mondays June 3 - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World June 10 - Madea Family Funeral June 17 - Captain Marvel June 24 - Wonder Park
Paint the Pages: Outer Space! Read a story then paint a picture inspired by the book! 2 pm, Saturday, June 1 Ages: All Ages
Turner Friday 6 by 6 Storytime Stories, dance, and games to get kids excited about learning 6 by 6 prereading skills! 10:30 am, Fridays Age: 18 months to 8 years
West Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, crafts, and play activities engage attendees in early literacy learning with a focus on 6 by 6: Ready to Read principles. 10 am, Wednesdays Ages: 3-5 years
Movies in Space Main, 6 pm, Thursdays June 6 - Treasure Planet June 13 - Zathura June 20 - Home June 27 - Monsters vs. Aliens
Toddler Storytime Short stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities, and free play to reinforce early language learning. 10 am, Thursdays Ages: 12-36 months Read With Me The trained dogs from Pet Partners will provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. 1 pm, Saturday, June 15 Ages: 5-11 years
Mobile Library Storytime A special storytime on the mobile library Blue Route, Angels of Grace, Friday, June 7 & 21 Green Route: The Crayon Box, Thursday, June 13 & 27 Harmonie’s Home Daycare, Wednesday, June 5 & 19 A-Z Daycare, Thursday, June 6 & 20
Special Guests Mad Science: Walking on the Moon West, 2 pm, Tuesday, June 18 Galaxy of Giggles Schlagle, 10 am, Friday, June 21 Meet Exotic Animals with Exotics-R-Us Main, 1 pm, Saturday, June 22 Eco Elvis Schlagle, 10:30 am, Friday, June 28
Teens Book Clubs Wilderness Survival Book Club My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Schlagle, 10 am, Mondays
Art & Crafts Whatever Wednesdays West, 1 pm, Wednesdays Spacigami Main, 2 pm, Saturday, June 8 DIY Constellation Jar Light South, 3:30 pm, Tuesday, June 11 Teen Art Night West, 6 pm, Tuesday, 11 Make Your Own Planet Main, 3 pm, Thursday, June 13 Registration required Galaxy Slime Main, 2 pm, Friday, June 14 Registration required Teen Makerspace Lab Main, 2 pm, Thursday, June 20 Stepping Stones West, 2 pm, Friday, June 21 Solar System Necklaces South, 3:30 pm, Tuesday, June 25 Nebula in a Jar Main, 2 pm, Friday, June 28 Registration required
Games & Videogames Gamers’ Adventures Turner, 3:30 pm, Tuesdays Lego Club Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Board Game Bonanza! Main, 3:30 pm, Monday, June 3 & 17 Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, June 8 Video Game Club South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, June 12 & 26
Learning & Culture Kid’s Science Lab South, 2:30 pm, Wednesdays June 5 - Wonders of Water! June 19 - Geology Rocks! Astronaut Training West, 2 pm, Wednesdays Throwback Thursday: Space History Made Fun! West, 2 pm, Thursdays STEM Saturday: Melting Jupiter Main, 1 pm, Saturday, June 1 Hip-Hop Dance Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, June 5 Registration required
Movies in Space Main, 6 pm, Thursdays June 6 - Treasure Planet June 13 - Zathura June 20 - Home June 27 - Monsters vs. Aliens Anime Clubs Visit facebook.com/otakuanimecorps Anime Club - Main, 3 pm, Tuesday, June 25 Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm, Wednesdays West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, June 4, 11, 18, & 24
Special Guests <Teenscode> West, 2 pm, Friday, June 7 & 21 Registration required
Mad Science: Walking on the Moon West, 2 pm, Tuesday, June 18 Meet Exotic Animals with Exotics-R-Us Main, 1 pm, Saturday, June 22
Teen Volunteer Orientation Main, 6 pm, Monday, June 10 & 24 Registration required Bookstagram 101 Main, 2 pm, Tuesday, June 11 Outdoor Science Experiments Main, 2 pm, Friday, June 21 Registration required ACT Practice Test Main, 9 am, Saturday, June 15 Registration required
Movies South Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Mondays June 3 - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World June 10 - Madea Family Funeral June 17 - Captain Marvel June 24 - Wonder Park
Kids’ Café Mon-Thurs, 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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