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Octavia Butler, American science fiction author, wrote bestseller Kindred, as well as Parable of the Sower, and Wild Seed. Butler expanded Science...

Bring your own knit, crochet, or other craft project to work on with other crafting enthusiasts. Share tips and patterns with others and exchange i...

Kansas City Public Library in collaboration with Kansas City Swingout are excited to share an all-ages, all-inclusive social dance event free to th...

The Central Library is housed in the repurposed 1906 First National Bank building. Join us for a tour to learn about the architectural features of...

Take a mindful break in your day to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with yourself. Join us for a Midday Moving Meditation, a gentle and accessible...

Looking to make your money work for you? Join UMKC's Associate Professor and Chair of Finance, John M. Clark, Ph.D., CFA, CFP® for a discussion abo...

Spoken word poetry is designed to be heard, not read. Spoken word poetry gives unique opportunities to be expressive through body language and to e...

Monsters in the shadows. Creepy tales around a campfire. Nothing is as delicious as the thrill of a scare. How do authors invent such hair-raising...

Want to write your own fantasy story but struggling to figure out where to even begin? In this class, we will go over the foundational aspects of f...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection Recovery Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symp...