March 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

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Featured This Month Author Visit with Katheryn Russell-Brown Katheryn Russell-Brown will share her children’s book Little Melba and her Big Trombone about Kansas City jazz musician Melba Liston. The Kansas City Symphony will have their instrument petting zoo there. Main, 6 pm, Wednesday, March 22

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party Celebrate with stories, face painting, cake, games, crafts, and a visit from the Cat in the Hat. Come dressed as your favorite character. Turner, 5 pm, Thursday, March 2

Goldenberg Duo Recital The Goldenberg Duo will present a recital of familiar classical works for violin and piano. Main, 7 pm, Monday, March 13

Spring Break Nature Quest Explore science and nature at the lake with fun-filled week of specially designed activities. Schlagle, 10 am, March 13-17 Register: 913-295-8250

Teen Tech Week Celebrate Teen Tech Week with special editions of Music Mondays, Whatever Wednesdays, and a Video Game Day. West, March 6-8

Art Exhibits Wildlife Photography by David Mootz January 2 - April 1, Schlagle


Announcements Eric Jerome Dickey Book Tour Best-selling urban fiction author Eric Jerome Dickey will be coming to KCKPL in April for the book tour for his new book, Finding Gideon. Visit ejdkckpl.eventbrite.com for more info and to register for tickets.

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

Write On! Writer’s Group Main, 7 pm, Monday, March 20

Brown Bag Book Club Modern Lovers by Emma Straub Main, 12 pm, Friday, March 3 Next Chapter Book Group Find a Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman's Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream by Diana Nyad Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, March 6 Ages: 50+

Clueless: A Mystery Book Club Dear Mr. M by Herman Koch Legends’ Panera, 12:30 pm, Monday, March 20

College & Career Financial Planning Series Main, 6 pm, Mondays Mar. 6 - Guide to Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, and more Mar. 13 - Financial Planning in the Shadow of Dementia Mar. 20 - Introduction to IRAs

Book Clubs

Book Brew Share your latest reads. Legends’ Panera, 2 pm, Thursday, March 9

My Friend’s Bookshelf Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, March 1

Inspirational Book Club No Way Up by Mary Connealy West, 7 pm, Thursday, March 9

Clueless Mystery Book Club: PM Edition Is Fat Bob Dead Yet by Stephen Dobyns West, 6:30 pm, Wednesday, March 1

Real Inspiration Unashamed by Christine Caine CenterPoint Community Church, 7 pm, Monday, March 13

West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays Mar. 9 Unlocking Social Security Mar. 16 - Guide to Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, and more Mar. 23 - Financial Planning in the Shadow of Dementia Mar. 30 - Introduction to IRAs

Bookfix Book Club Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. West, 10 am, Thursday, March 2

Common Grounds Book Club The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer by Kate Summerscale Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, March 15

GED Prep Tutoring and practice testing Main, 1 pm, Tuesdays

The Main Thing Book Club Modern Lovers by Emma Straub Main, 5:30 pm, Thursday, March 2


Adults and All Ages Working Wednesday 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. Main, 1 pm, Wednesdays AARP Tax-Aide Tax help for low- & middle-income taxpayers Turner, 10 am, Thursdays, Practice ACT Test Teens can take a full length practice test. West, 9 am, Saturday, March 11 Register: 913-295-8250 x5103

Crafts & DIY Quilting Classes South, 6 pm, Mondays except Feb. 20 West, 9 am, Saturdays (Ages: 11+) Crafting for Seniors West, 11 am, Monday, March 6 Spring Birds West, 6 pm, Thursday, March 9 Gilding Main, 1 pm, Saturday, March 18 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Sunday Sewing Series: Placemat Purse Main, 2 pm, Sunday, March 19 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112

Yarn Crafters Club West, 11 am, Monday, March 27

Get Comfortable with Computers Main, 10 am, Tuesday, March 7 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112

Game On @ The Library Experience gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sundays, March1 2 & 26

Files & Folders Main, 10 am, Wednesday, March 8 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112

Lego Club Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, March 14

Microsoft Word West, 9:30 am, Monday, March13 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, March 14 Register: 913-295-8250 Main, 10 am, Tuesday, March 14 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112

Gameshow Tuesday! Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, March 28 Register: 913-295-8250 Ages: 8+

Intermediate Microsoft Word: Formatting Main, 10 am, Tuesday, March 21 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Microsoft PowerPoint West, 9:30 am, Thursday, March 16 Register: 913-295-8250 Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Monday, March 20 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, March 21 Register: 913-295-8250 Main, 6 pm, Thursday, March 23 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Advanced Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Thursday, March 23 Register: 913-295-8250 Internet for Beginners Main, 6 pm, Thursday, March 9 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112 Email 101 Main, 6 pm, Thursday, March 16 Register: 913-295-8250 x1112

Computers & Tech

Games & Videogames

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

Board @ The Library Enjoy new and classic board games West, 1 pm, Sundays, March 5 & 19

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 Mar. 6 - Middle School: The Worst Years of my Life Mar. 13 - Queen of Katwe Mar. 20 - Moana Mar. 27 - The Great Gilly Hopkins Wednesday Night Movies: Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Mar. 8 - The Departed Mar. 15 - My Left Foot Mar. 22 - Black Mass Mar. 29 - The Crying Game


Adults and All Ages Mad for the Movies West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Mar. 2 - Doctor Strange Mar. 9 - Moana Mar 16. - Beauty and the Beast Mar. 23 - Assassin’s Creed Mar. 30 - Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them Thursday Night Theater West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays Mar. 2 - Doctor Strange Mar. 9 - Moana

Mar. 16 - Fences Mar. 23 - Sing Mar. 30 - Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them Saturday Movies Main, 1 pm, Saturdays Mar. 4 - Arrival Mar. 11 - Hacksaw Ridge Mar. 18 - Doctor Strange Mar. 25 - Allied Cine Familiar: Moana South, 2 pm, Saturday, March 11

Speakers & Forums American GI Forum Learn about the Spanish history of Kansas South, 3 pm, Saturday, March 11 Next Chapter Kansas City Forum Lou Eisenbrandt will discuss her book Vietnam Nurse: Mending & Remembering. West, 6 pm, Tuesday, March 28

Children Art & Crafts Bilingual Craft Time Make crafts while learning Spanish and English South, 5:30 pm, Tuesdays Young Rembrandts: Preschool Art Classes South, 10:30 am, Saturday, March 4 St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Chain West, 6 pm, Wednesday, March 15

Pot of Gold Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, March 25 Ages: 4-12 Register: 913-295-8250 x1013 Popsicle Stick Birds West, 6 pm, Wednesday, March 29 Open Craft Night Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, March 30 Ages: 3 & Up Register: 913-295-8250

Games & Videogames 3D Pot O’ Gold & Rainbow Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, March 16 Ages: 3 & Up Register: 913-295-8250 Get Your Art On! Learn about a featured artist and create your own masterpiece. Main, 3 pm, Wednesday, March 22 Ages: 6-14

Lego Club Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays West, 10:30 am, Saturday, March11

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 Friday: Magnet Science Explore how magnets interact with meal and each other. Turner, 11 am, Friday, March 3 Ages: 8+ Register: 913-295-8250

Boy Scout Environmental Science Merit Badge Schlagle: 10 am, Saturday, March 4 To register: hmoss@kckpl.org


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, March 11

Homeschool Adventures: Wonderful Weather Ages: 6-8 Schlagle, 10 am, Wednesday, March 8 Ages: 6-8 & 9-11 Schlagle, 1 pm, Wednesday, March 8 Register: 913-295-8250 Homeschool Friday: Colonial & Pioneer Spinning & Weaving Learn all about fabric making in early America. Turner, 11 am, Friday, March 10 Ages: 8+ Register: 913-295-8250 Music Mayhem West, 6 pm, Tuesday, March 14 Bilingual Cooking Time Make snacks while learning the names of ingredients in Spanish and English. South, 4 pm, Thursday March 16

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

Bilingual Storytime Stories, songs, and fun activities! Historias, canciones y actividades divertidas! 11 am, Saturday, March 11

Turner

Preschool Storytime Older preschoolers will enjoy this longer 6 by 6: Ready to Read program 10 am, Wednesdays Ages: 3-5 with a caregiver

Friday 6 by 6 Storytime Stories, dance, and games to get kids excited about learning 6 pre-reading skills! 10:30 am, Fridays

West

Little Learners Storytime Stories focus on the 6 by 6 pre-reading skills. 10:30 am, Tuesdays

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

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

Wiggle Time 6 pm, Mondays, March 6 & 20 We were born to move, so join us as we “Shake our Sillies Out” and wiggle to the rhythm. Ages: 2-6 years but all ages welcome

Explorers Club West, 6 pm, Thursday, March 30 Ages: 7-12

Mar. 23 - Assassin’s Creed Mar. 30 - Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them

South

Movies Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays Mar. 6 - Middle School: The Worst Years of my Life Mar. 13 - Queen of Katwe Mar. 20 - Moana Mar. 27 - The Great Gilly Hopkins Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Mar. 2 - Doctor Strange Mar. 9 - Moana Mar 16. - Beauty and the Beast

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 Whatever Wednesdays Something new every Wednesday West, 1:30 pm, Wednesdays

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

Teen Time Snacks, games, and crafts South, 2:30 pm, Wednesdays

Writing Wednesday with YA Author Caroline Meek Main, 2 pm, Wednesdays

Makerspace Monday: St. Patrick’s Day Nail Art Main, 4 pm, Monday, March 13

Kids-A-Cookin’ Make kid friendly, nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday

Art & Crafts

Shamrock Dots T-Shirt Turner, 5 pm, Monday, March 13 Ages: 10 & up Register: 913-295-8250 Distresses Sunglasses Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, March 21 Ages: 10+ Register: 913-295-8250 Courier Bags West, 6 pm, Thursday, March 23 Ages: 12+ Register: 913-295-8250 x5103

Games & Videogames

Teen Volunteer Orientation Main, 6 pm, Thursdays, March 2 & 23 Register: 913-279-2064 Homeschool Friday: Magnet Science Explore how magnets interact with meal and each other. Turner, 11 am, Friday, March 3 Ages: 8+ Register: 913-295-8250

Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Mar. 2 - Doctor Strange Mar. 9 - Moana Mar 16. - Beauty and the Beast Mar. 23 - Assassin’s Creed Mar. 30 - Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them Anime Clubs Visit us at facebook.com/otakuanimecorps West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, Tuesdays Ages: 12+ Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm, Wednesdays Ages: 13+ Anime Club - Main, 4 pm, Tuesdays, February 14 & 28 Fandom Friday: Sports Edition Share why your team is the best team! Main, 4 pm, Friday, March 31

Practice ACT Test Teens can take a full length practice test. West, 9 am, Saturday, March 11 Register: 913-295-8250 x5103

Lego Club Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Leprechaun Pot O’ Gold Treasure Hunt Turner, 5 pm, Monday, March 6 Ages: 10+ Register: 913-295-8250

Video Game Day Play on old video game systems for Teen Tech Week West, 3 pm, Tuesday, March 7

Tips for ACT Success Main, 10 am, Saturday, March 18 Register: 913-295-8250

Movies

Learning & Culture

Monday Movie Night For children, teens, and their parents/ guardians only. Main, 6 pm, Mondays Mar. 6 - Middle School: The Worst Years of my Life Mar. 13 - Queen of Katwe Mar. 20 - Moana Mar. 27 - The Great Gilly Hopkins

Music Mondays West, 3 pm, Mondays except Feb. 20

Theater Thursdays West, 3 pm, Thursdays

Gamers’ Adventures Play board games or video games. Turner, 5 pm, Monday, March 27

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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Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

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

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Marzo 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Todos los programas son gratuitos y abiertos al público en general a menos que esté indicado de otra manera. Para obtener mayor información, visite el sitio web kckpl.org.

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

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 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 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 Computación Aprenda conceptos de computacion. 10 am, todos los sábados

Tiempo de Cuento Bilingüe Únase a nosotros mientras leemos cuentos , cantamos canciones , y participe en actividades divertidas! 11 am, sábado, 11 de marzo Cine Familiar: Moana Moana parte en un viaje en busca de una isla mítica con la esperanza de salvar a su gente acompañada en su búsqueda por Maui, su héroe, que resulta ser un demi-dios. 2 pm, sábado, 11 de marzo 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, 16 de marzo

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

Inteligencia Emocional El objetivo principal del programa es que los participantes adquieran los conocimientos, técnicas, habilidades, valores y comportamientos necesarios para mejorar sus capacidades y bienestar individual. 9 am, sábado, 25 de marzo


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

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 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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