November 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

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Featured This Month Happy Thanksgiving As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Day of the Dead Celebrate Day of the Dead at the library. West, 2 pm, Saturday, November 4

Pokémon League Party Try and catch them all as we set off lures to attract some rare Pokémon. We’ll also be watching the cartoon and making pokéballs. Turner, 5 pm, Tuesday, November 7

Día de los Muertos Enjoy treats, crafts for the family, face painting and music. South, 6 pm, Thursday, November 2

Storytelling Celebration Join us among hay bales and pumpkins in the café as Karen Young spins wonderful stories. Refreshments will be served. Main, 2 pm, Saturday, November 11 Register: kckpl.org

Art Exhibits Mosaic Moments by Lori Miller Main

Souvenirs by Shelby Prindaville Schlagle

Exhibit by Wade Hannon South

52nd Anniversary Show by Wyandotte Art Association West


Announcements Closed Days All library locations will be closed on November 10 for staff inservice and on November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Turner Community Library will close at 5:00 pm on November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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

Inspirational Book Club Of Stillness and Storm by Michele Phoenix West, 7 pm, Thursday, November 9 Common Grounds Book Club The Mothers by Brit Bennett Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, November 15

Come Write In NaNoWriMo West, 6 pm, Wednesdays &Thursday, November 30

Book Clubs My Friend’s Bookshelf Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, November 1 Bookfix Book Club: The Big Read The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien NEA Big Read KC Title South, 10 am, Thursday, November 2 Next Chapter Book Club The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, November 6 Ages: 50+

Clueless: A Mystery Book Club No Shred of Evidence by Charles Todd Legends’ Panera, 12:30 pm, Monday, November 20

College & Career 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. West, 9 am, Saturday, November 11 Register: kckpl.org

Computers & Tech One on One Computer Help Library Hours with Appointment at Main, South, Turner, West, & Mobile Library Get Comfortable with Computers/ Computers 101 Main, 10 am, Thursday, November 9 Register: kckpl.org or 913-295-8250 x1000 Microsoft Word West, 9:30 am, Monday, November 6 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, November 7 Register: kckpl.org Advanced Microsoft Word West, 6 pm, Thursday, November 9 Register: kckpl.org Microsoft Excel West, 9:30 am, Monday, November 13 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, November 14 Register: kckpl.org Main, 10 am, Tuesday, November 14 Register: kckpl.org or 913-295-8250 x1000


Adults and All Ages Microsoft Publisher West, 9:30 am, Thursday, November 16 Register: kckpl.org Internet for Beginners Main, 6 pm, Thursday, November 16 Register: kckpl.org or 913-295-8250 x1000 eBay Shopping Basics Main, 10 am, Tuesday, November 21 Register: kckpl.org or913-295-8250 x1000 Intro to Kanopy Main, 10 am, Wednesday, November 29 Register: kckpl.org or913-295-8250 x1000

Sunday Sewing Series: Ann & Andy Quilt Block Main, 2 pm, Sunday, November 19 Register: kckpl.org or 913-295-8250 x1112 Yarn Crafters Club West, 11 am, Monday, November 27 Natural Holiday Wreaths Schlagle, 6 pm, Wednesday, November 29 Register: kckpl.org Fee: $12 ($6 if bring a wreath base) 3D Swing Art Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, November 30 Register: kckpl.org

Crafts & DIY Quilting Classes South, 6 pm, Mondays Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls Turner, 5 pm, Thursday, November 2 Register: kckpl.org Crafting for Seniors West, 11 am, Monday, November 6 Ages: 55+ Acorns West, 5:30 pm, Thursday, November 9 Register: kckpl.org Tree of Thanks Magnet Picture Frame Turner, 5 pm, Monday, November 13 Register: kckpl.org

Turkey Cupcakes Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, November 16 Register: kckpl.org

Holiday Cards Main, 6 pm, Thursday, November 30 Register: kckpl.org or 913-2958250 x1112

Games & Videogames Game On @ The Library Gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sunday, November 5 & 19 Board @ The Library West, 1 pm, Sunday, November 12 & 26 Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, November 11

Health & Wellness Medicare Educational Meetings West, 11 am, Thursday, November 2

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 Conversational Spanish Level II Basic skills needed to participate West, 2 pm, Tuesdays

Movies Wednesday Nite Movies Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Nov. 1 - House of Games Nov. 8 - Things Change Nov. 15 - State and Main Nov. 29 - Spartan Mad for the Movies: Film Noir West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays Nov. 8 - Out of the Past Nov. 22 - Double Indemnity Nov. 29 - Touch of Evil Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays Nov. 2 - The Descendants 2 Nov. 9 - Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Nov. 16 - Cars 3 South Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Nov. 9 - The Emoji Movie Nov. 16 - Cars 3 Nov. 30 - TBA Thursday Night Theater West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays Nov. 2 - The Mummy Nov. 9 - Baywatch Nov. 16 - Wonder Woman Nov. 30 - Transformers: The Last Knight Saturday Movies Main, 1 pm, Saturdays Nov. 4 - The Dark Tower Nov. 18 - Cars 3 Nov. 25 - The Hitman’s Bodyguard Cars 3 Turner, 5:45 pm, Tuesday, November 14 Register: kckpl.org


Adults and All Ages Película Familiar en Español: Wonder Woman Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 11

Nature & Animals Project FeederWatch Schlagle, 9 am, Saturday, November 18

American GI Forum Hispanics and the Medal of Honor South, 3 pm, Saturday, November 18 Local Author Event: Tiffhany Bell Tears Reap Joy: Restoration from the Inside Out: A Story of Forgiveness, Repentance and Renewal West, 1 pm, Saturday, November 25 Register: kckpl.org Next Chapter Kansas City Forum West, 6 pm, Tuesday, November 28 Register: kckpl.org

For more information on programs, ages, and registration, visit our website at kckpl.org.

Speakers & Forums Local Author Event: Jessica Williams Soulful Nuggets: From The Eyes of a Child, From The Heart of a Teenage West, 2 pm, Saturday, November 18 Register: kckpl.org

Turner Says Thank You In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, come by Turner Community Library any time November 6-8 to write a thank you letter to a veteran.

Children Art & Crafts Kids Create South, 2 pm, Saturday, November 4 Turkey Pots West, 6 pm, Tuesday, November 8 Paper Fan Turkey Centerpiece Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 18 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.

Get Your Art On!! Main, 3 pm, Thursday, November 29 Ages: 6-14

Games & Videogames Lego Night! Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays except 11/22 Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, November 11

Learning & Culture No-Sew Pillows Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, November 28 Register: kckpl.org

Kids-A-Cookin’ Learn to make kid friendly delicious and nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd 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 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 STEAM Storytime Stories, songs, science and art - all wrapped up in a lively storytime for K5th graders! 1 pm, Saturday, November 4

Read to a Dog Trained dogs from Pet Partners provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. 1 pm, Saturday, November 25

Schlagle Nature Storytime: Hibernation Learn about animals that hibernate 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 16

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

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 Toddler Storytime A 6 by 6 program with stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities, and free play. 10 am, Thursdays except 11/23 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, November 18

Friday 6 by 6 Storytime Stories, dance, and games to get kids excited about learning 6 pre-reading skills! 10:30 am, Fridays, November 3 & 17

Movies Homeschool Adventures: DNA Dynamics Schlagle, 10 am & 1 pm, Wednesday, November 1 Ages: 6-8, 9-12 Register: kckpl.org

Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays Nov. 2 - The Descendants 2 Nov. 9 - Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Nov. 16 - Cars 3

Music Mayhem West, 6 pm, Tuesday, November 14 Ages: 4-6

South Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Nov. 9 - The Emoji Movie Nov. 16 - Cars 3 Nov. 30 - TBA

Explorers’ Club: Slime West, 6 pm, Wednesday, November 15 Register: kckpl.org

West

Cars 3 Turner, 5:45 pm, Tuesday, November 14 Register: kckpl.org

Película Familiar en Español: Wonder Woman Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 11


Teens Art & Crafts Teen Time South, 2 pm, Wednesdays

Teen Volunteer Orientation Must complete application prior to attending Main, 6 pm, Mondays, November 13 & 27 Register: kckpl.org or 913-295-8250 x1111

Makerspace Monday: Shrinky-Dinks Main, 4 pm, Monday, November 20

FAFSA Workshop Main, 5:30 pm, Tuesday, November 14

Nail Art! Main, 4 pm, Tuesday, November 21

Explorers’ Club: Slime West, 6 pm, Wednesday, November 15 Register: kckpl.org

Whatever Wednesdays West, 1 pm, Wednesdays

No-Sew Pillows Turner, 6 pm, Tuesday, November 28 Register: kckpl.org

Games & Videogames

Movies Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays Nov. 2 - The Descendants 2 Nov. 9 - Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Nov. 16 - Cars 3

Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, November 11

South Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Nov. 9 - The Emoji Movie Nov. 16 - Cars 3 Nov. 30 - TBA

Afternoon Anime & Magic Watch Anime and play Magic: The Gathering Turner, 2:30 pm, Tuesday, November 14

Cars 3 Turner, 5:45 pm, Tuesday, November 14 Register: kckpl.org

Gamers' Adventures Turner, 2:30 pm, Tuesday, November 28

Película Familiar en Español: Wonder Woman Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 11

Learning & Culture

Anime Clubs Visit us online at facebook.com/otakuanimecorps

Kids-A-Cookin’ Make kid friendly, nutritious snacks. Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday Homeschool Friday: Atlatl Turner, 11 am, Friday, November 3 Register: kckpl.org Practice ACT Test Teens can take a full length practice test. West, 9 am, Saturday, November 11 Register: kckpl.org

West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, Tuesdays, November 7,14,& 21, & Monday, November 27 Ages: 12+ Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm, Wednesdays except 11/22 Ages: 13+ Anime Club - Main, 4 pm, Tuesday, November 14

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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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

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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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Noviembre 2017 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Estaremos cerrados 11 de noviembre para capacitación del personal y 2324 de noviembre para el día de Acción de Gracias. Turner Community Library cerrará a las 5 pm del 22 de noviembre.

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 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 Antes de ser Wonder Woman era Diana, princesa de las Amazonas entrenada para ser una guerrera invencible. Diana ha sido criada en una isla paradisíaca protegida. Hasta que un día un piloto americano que tiene un accidente y acaba en sus costas le habla de un gran conflicto existente en el mundo [Primera Guerra Mundial]. Diana decide salir de la isla convencida de que puede detener la terrible amenaza. Mientras lucha junto a los hombres en la guerra que acabará con todas las guerras, Diana descubre todos sus poderes, y de paso, su verdadero destino. 1:30 pm, sábado, 11 de noviembre

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

Lecciones de Canto Español Aprende a cantar canciones españolas. 11 am, todos los sábados

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.


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