Featured This Month Library in the Park 10 am - 2 pm, Saturday, September 15 Do you love food, music, and fun? Join us for the 4th annual Library in the Park at Big Eleven Lake in KCK. Come celebrate our diverse community, pick up a free book, and talk with organizations that are working to improve the lives and spaces in our community. The taco contest is also returning with FREE tacos from 4 delicious taquerias around KCK. We also have a special guest! Local author, Derrick Barnes, will be there signing free copies of his critically acclaimed picture book CROWN: An Ode to a Fresh Cut.
Book Sale Extravaganza This two day all day event will have hardcovers, kids books, paperbacks, and audio/visual materials! You can even use your Library Bucks to pay for items. Turner, Library Hours, September 8 & 10
Great American Read Kick-Off Screening Join us for the Great American Read Kick-Off Screening. PBS and host Meredith Vieira search for America’s best-loved novel. Main, 6 pm, Tuesday, September 11 Register: kckpl.org
13th Annual Lawson Roberts Butterfly Festival We’ll have face painting, monarch tagging demonstrations, crafts, games, an immersive butterfly experience, and more! Schlagle, 10 am, Saturday, September 15
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Learn more about the diversity of Hispanic culture within our area as community members share information about their heritage. If you would like an opportunity to share, please contact Rachel Miller at 913-295-8250 ext. 3107 or rmiller@kckpl.org South, 2 pm, Saturday, September 22
Art Exhibits In the Vicinity By Elaine Grisnek Main
Insect Photography Contest Schlagle
Vania Soto South
Flowers and More By Janet Manson West Gallery
Debbie Luttrell West Cases
Announcements Closings All library locations will be closed on Monday, September 3, for Labor Day.
Adults and All Ages Arts & Culture The Writers’ Bloc* West, 7 pm, Mondays Write Here at the Library Main, 6 pm, Tuesday, September 4 Register: kckpl.org
Mexican Independence Day South, 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 15
Kansas Poet Laureate Kevin Rabas South, 2 pm, Saturday, September 29
Book Clubs My Friend’s Bookshelf* Share what you’ve been reading South, 2:30 pm, Wednesday, September 5 Bookfix Book Club* South, 10 am, Thursday, September 6 Next Chapter Book Club* Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past by David Reich Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, September 10
LIT AF Book Club* West, 6:00 pm, Monday, September 10 Register: kckpl.org Inspirational Book Club* How Sweet the Sound by Amy K. Sorells West, 7 pm, Thursday, September 13
Blended & Beautiful Book Club* One House Over by Mary Monroe West, 6 pm, Monday, September 24 Register: kckpl.org
College & Career
Infinite Shades of Brown* An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 15
Working Mondays* 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. West, 12:45 pm, Mondays except 9/3
Clueless: A Mystery Book Club* Little Deaths by Emma Flint Legend’s Panera, 12:15, Monday, September 17
Working Wednesdays* 2 hours uninterrupted computer time for job-related tasks. Main, 1 pm, Wednesdays
Back to the Fiction Book Club* West, 6 pm, Monday, September 17 Register: kckpl.org Common Grounds Book Club* Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann Main, 1 pm, Wednesday, September 19 Register: kckpl.org Katie’s Comic Collective* Introductory Meeting Main, 6 pm, Thursday, September 20 Register: kckpl.org
GED Class Main, 9 am, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays Register: kckpl.org
Computers & Tech One on One Computer Help Library Hours with Appointment at Main, South, Turner, West, & Mobile
Adults and All Ages Technology Thursdays Help with computers and devices South, 11 am, Thursdays Computer Basics Series* Main, 10 am, Mondays Part I - September 10 Part II - September 17 Part III - September 24 Register: kckpl.org Working with Zipped Files* Main, 6 pm, Tuesday, September 11 Register: kckpl.org Introduction to Computers: Keyboarding and Mousing* West, 9:30 am, Thursday, September 13 Register: kckpl.org Microsoft Word* West, 9:30 am, Monday, September 10 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, September 11 Register: kckpl.org Microsoft Excel* West, 9:30 am, Monday, September 17 West, 6 pm, Tuesday, September 18 Register: kckpl.org Advanced Microsoft Excel* West, 9:30 am, Thursday, September 20 Tricks to Organize Your Data West, 9:30 am, Monday, September 24 Register: kckpl.org Internet for Beginners* Main, 2 pm, Thursday, September 13 Register: kckpl.org How to Find Good Health Information on the Internet* Main, 6 pm, Tuesday, September 18 Register: kckpl.org Digital Scrapbooking Your Family Recipes* Main, 6 pm, Tuesday, September 25 Register: kckpl.org
Crafts & DIY
Health & Wellness
Weekend Wind-Down: Paint Therapy West, 3:30 pm, Friday, September 7 & 21 Register: kckpl.org Craftstravaganza South, 3 pm, Wednesday, September 19
Mindfulness and Meditation* Main, 12 pm, Wednesdays Medicare Educational Meeting* West, 11 am, Thursday, September 6 Register: kckpl.org Conversation Cafe* Main, 3 pm, Thursday, September 6 & 20
Basic Book Binding West, 6 pm, Thursday, September 20 Register: kckpl.org Yarn Crafters Club West, 11 am, Monday, September 24
Medicare 101 With Susana Marcos* South, 11 am, Thursdays, September 13 & 27 Weekend Wind-Down: Yoga 101 West, 3:30 pm, Friday, September 14 & 28 Register: kckpl.org
Crafting with Librarians at Forest Glen Forest Glen Apartments, 3:30 pm, Wednesday, September 26
Language Learning
Games & Videogames
Conversational English West, 3 pm, Wednesday, September 19 & 26 West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays except 9/5 Register: kckpl.org
Board @ The Library West, 1 pm, Sunday, September 2, 16, & 30 Game On @ The Library Gaming on our big screen West, 1 pm, Sunday, September 9 & 23 Video game Club South, 3:30 pm, Monday, September 10 & 24 Register: kckpl.org Table Top @ The Library Main, 5:30 pm, Monday, September 10 & 24 Register: kckpl.org Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, September 8 BINGO on the Mobile Library Blue Route, 2:30 pm, Thursday, September 20
ESL Classes / Inglés Básico South, 6:30 pm, Tuesdays* Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays
Conversational Spanish* Basic skills needed to participate South, 2 pm, Tuesdays
Movies Wednesday Night Movies: American Remakes* Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays September 5 - The Talented Mr. Ripley September 12 - Purple Noon September 19 - City of Angels September 26 - Wings of Desire Mad for the Movies: Guillermo del Toro en Español West, 6:30 pm, Wednesdays August 12 - The Devil's Backbone August 19 - Cronos August 26 - Pan's Labyrinth
Adults and All Ages Thursday Movies South, 6 pm, Thursdays September 6 - Avengers: Infinity War September 13 - Superfly September 20 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom September 27 - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Saturday Movies* Main, 1 pm, Saturdays Register: kckpl.org September 1 - A Quiet Place September 15 - Avengers: Infinity War September 22 - Deadpool 2 September 29 - Book Club
Thursday Night Theater West, 6:30 pm, Thursdays September 6 - Book Club September 13 - Deadpool 2 September 20 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom September 27 - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Película Familiar en Español: Vengadores: Guerra infinita Main, 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 8
Speakers & Forums Citizenship Classes* South, 6 pm, Mondays & Wednesdays except 9/3 Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays Register: kckpl.org Next Chapter Kansas City Forum West, 5 pm, Tuesday, September 25 Register: kckpl.org
Weird, Funny, & Cool Japanese Commercials Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, September 27 Register: kckpl.org * These programs are adults-only
Children Art & Crafts Bilingual Craft Time South, 5:30 pm, Tuesdays Art Classes with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art South, 4 pm, Wednesdays DIY Rocking Horse West, 6 pm, Wednesday, September 5 Autumn Trees Main, 2 pm, Saturday, September 8 Register: kckpl.org
Apple Stamping West, 6 pm, Wednesday, September 12 Monster Blocks Turner, 6 pm, Thursday, September 13 Register: kckpl.org
Get Your Art On!! Main, 3 pm, Wednesday, September 26 Register: kckpl.org Paper Plate Jellyfish West, 6 pm, Wednesday, September 26
Games & Videogames Lego Club Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, September 8
Learning & Culture Kids-A-Cookin’ Learn to make kid friendly delicious and nutritious snacks. South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Spanish Singing Lessons South, 11 am, Saturdays Explorer’s Club West, 1 pm, Saturday, September 1 Homeschool Adventures: Water Quality Schlagle, 10 am & 1 pm, Wednesday, September 5 Register: kckpl.org TLC (Thursday Learning Crew): Mix & Match Animals Main, 10 am, Thursday, September 6 Register: kckpl.org Homeschool: Alka-Seltzer Experiments South, 10 am, Friday, September 7 Homeschool Monday: Crash Test Dummies West, 10 am, Monday, September 10 Register: 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
Schlagle Nature Storytime We’ll read a story about a nature related topic and then do an activity. 10:30 am, Wednesdays, September 12
South Little Learners Storytime Stories focus on the 6 by 6 pre-reading skills. 10:30 am, Tuesdays
Turner
Stories in Motion Join us for stories, music and crafts and games every Friday morning! 11 am, Fridays
Friday 6 by 6 Storytime Stories, dance, and games to get kids excited about learning 6 pre-reading skills! 10:30 am, Friday
Family Storytime Bring your children of all ages to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun. 10:30 am, Saturdays
West
STEAM Storytime Stories, songs, science and art in a lively storytime. For K-5th grade 1 pm, Saturday, September 1
TLC (Thursday Learning Crew): Tessellations! Main, 10 am, Thursday, September 20 Register: kckpl.org Homeschool Friday: Science City Art Bots Turner, 11 am, Friday, September 21 Register: kckpl.org Questions About Homework? Main, 2 pm, Saturday, September 22
Preschool Storytime Older preschoolers will enjoy this longer 6 by 6: Ready to Read program 10 am, Wednesdays Ages: 3-5 with a caregiver
Movies Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays September 6 - School of Rock September 13 - Early Man September 20 - The Emperor’s New Groove September 27 - The Princess and the Frog South Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays
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 The trained dogs from Pet Partners will provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. 1 pm, Saturday, September 15 Ages: 5-11 years Register: kckpl.org
Mobile Library Storytime A special storytime on the mobile library Green Route: 10 am, Harmonie’s Home Daycare, September 12 and 26 Green Route: 10 am, A to Z Daycare, September 13 and 27 Blue Route: 9 am, Angels of Grace, September 14 and 28
Special Celebrations Elephant and Piggie Party West, 6 pm, Wednesday, September 19
Teens Art & Crafts Fluffy Slime Turner, 3 pm, Tuesday, September 4 Register: kckpl.org DIY Rocking Horse West, 6 pm, Wednesday, September 5
DIY ASMR Turner, 3:30 pm, Thursday, September 6 Register: kckpl.org Autumn Trees Main, 2 pm, Saturday, September 8 Register: kckpl.org Whatever Wednesday: Art Hour West, 1:30 pm, Wednesday, September 12 Apple Stamping West, 6 pm, Wednesday, September 12 Teen Time! Main, 4 pm, Thursday, September 20 Get Your Art On! Main, 3 pm, Wednesday, September 26 Register: kckpl.org Paper Plate Jellyfish West, 6 pm, Wednesday, September 26
Games & Videogames Lego Club Main, 6 pm, Wednesdays Family Lego Club West, 10:30 am, Saturday, September 8
Learning & Culture Kids-A-Cookin’ Make kid friendly, nutritious snacks. South, 3 pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday Main, 3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Whatever Wednesday: Cooking Club West, 1:30 pm, Wednesday, September 5 Register: kckpl.org TLC (Thursday Learning Crew): Mix & Match Animals Main, 10 am, Thursday, September 6 Register: kckpl.org Homeschool: Alka-Seltzer Experiments South, 10 am, Friday, September 7 Practice ACT West, 9 am, Saturday, September 8 Register: kckpl.org Homeschool Monday: Crash Test Dummies West, 10 am, Monday, September 10 Register: kckpl.org Teen Volunteer Orientation Main, 5 pm, Monday, September 10 Teen Edition Lit AF West, 3:30 pm, Monday, September 17 Whatever Wednesday: Beat Lab West, 1:30 pm, Wednesday, September 19 TLC (Thursday Learning Crew): Tessellations! Main, 10 am, Thursday, September 20 Register: kckpl.org Homeschool Friday: Science City Art Bots Turner, 11 am, Friday, September 21 Register: kckpl.org Make It Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Turner, 3 pm, Tuesday, September 25 Register: kckpl.org Whatever Wednesday: What’s up with Officer Wash West, 1:30 pm, Wednesday, September 26
Teen Advisory Group Main, 4 pm, Thursday, September 27 Mad Scientists Club: Electricity West, 6 pm, Thursday, September 27 Register: kckpl.org
Movies Main Family Movie Night Main, 6 pm, Thursdays September 6 - School of Rock September 13 - Early Man September 20 - The Emperor’s New Groove September 27 - The Princess and the Frog South Family Movie Night South, 6 pm, Thursdays Teen Theater West, 3 pm, Thursdays September 6 - Space Jam September 13 - Early Man September 20 - Are We There Yet? September 27 - Jurassic World: fallen Kingdom Anime Clubs Visit us online at facebook.com/otakuanimecorps Main Anime Club - Main, 3 pm, Thursday, September 13 West Anime Corps - West, 6 pm, September 11, 18, & 24 Otaku Anime Corps - Turner, 5 pm,
Wednesdays
913-295-8250
Visit a KCKPL Location 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
Blue Route 913-530-5951
Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm Friday & Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Every Third 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
Green Route 913-461-2374 Purple Route 913-461-5415 mobileteam@kckpl.org
Connect with KCKPL Visit us online at
www.kckpl.org or ecommunity.kckpl.org /kckpubliclibrary
@kckpl
@kckpubliclibrary
/kckpubliclibrary
/kckpl
/kckpl
Septiembre 2018 @ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas el día 3 de septiembre por el Día del Trabajo. El depositorio de libros cerrara al cierre del día anterior.
Main Library Plaza Comunitaria y Computació n Básica ¡Ven y conócenos!, el Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los adultos (INEA) y KCKPL ofrecen servicios de alfabetización, y obtención del certificado de Primaria o Secundaria 2 pm, todos los lunes y martes excepto 3 de septiembre Inglés Básico Aprenda inglés en la biblioteca. Venga y aprenda pronombres, verbos, vocabulario, gramática, y comprensión oral. 6 pm, todos los miércoles
Clases de Cuidadanía Gratis Las clases ofrecidas incluyen el trabajo del curso centrado en el idioma inglés, la historia estadounidense y el conocimiento cívico necesarios para aprobar la entrevista y el examen de naturalización. Regístrese en kckpl.org 6 pm, todos los miércoles y jueves
South Branch Library Clases de Cuidadanía Gratis Las clases ofrecidas incluyen el trabajo del curso centrado en el idioma inglés, la historia estadounidense y el conocimiento cívico necesarios para aprobar la entrevista y el examen de naturalización. Regístrese en 913-295-8250 x3109 6 pm, todos los lunes y miércoles excepto 3 de septiembre
Clases de Inglés Gratis! Quiere aprender o mejorar su inglés? Únase a nuestro grupo. Niños son bienvenidos. 6:30 pm, todos los martes
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
West Wyandotte Library Inglés Conversacional 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. 3 pm, miércoles, 19 y 26 de septiembre 6:30 pm, miércoles excepto 5 de septiembre
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.
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-viernes 9:00am - 5:00pm cada tercer 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
Conéctate con KCKPL Visítanos en línea en
www.kckpl.org o ecommunity.kckpl.org /kckpubliclibrary
@kckpl
@kckpubliclibrary
/kckpubliclibrary
/kckpl
/kckpl