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Write What You See in This Picture

Thursday, September 19, 2024 1:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

One of the hardest things for many writers is knowing where to begin, so we’re removing that roadblock in this short, fun course. For this...

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Duck Club

Friday, September 20, 2024 9:30am

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

A safe and cozy space for young LGBTQIA+ adults to hang out, have fun, build life skills and make friends! Held weekly, every Friday morning for te...

Guided Tour of the Central Library

Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:00am

Central Library

In Person

The Central Library is located in the repurposed 1906 First National Bank. This tour combines a little banking history, architectural design, Kansa...

The Magic of Poetry

Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:00pm

Central Library

In Person

If you’ve used the phrase, “That was pure poetry,” then you’ll know poetry is more than just craft. It can also create an effable, beautiful, almos...

Kansas City Founder: Race, Exploitation, and the Rise of William Gilliss

Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Drawing from her thesis A Kansas City Founder “Proud of His Position:” Race, Exploitation, and the Rise of William Gilliss, local historian and educa...

Ballot Measure Information Session

Monday, September 23, 2024 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

The League of Women Voters will inform voters on statewide ballot questions that will be on the November ballot. Arguments for and against each ini...

Death Café

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

The Death Café is an open forum to discuss all topics related to death and dying. This group is welcome to all adults; respectful of all views and...

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Social Spanish Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:30pm

Irene H. Ruiz Branch

In Person

Would you like to learn and practice Spanish? Join us at the Ruiz Branch each Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for casual lessons and open conversation!...

An Evening with Margaret Atwood

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Margaret Atwood’s writing spans more than five decades and includes poetry, essays, nonfiction, short stories, children’s books, and other genres. In...

Coffee and Conversation

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 10:30am

Central Library

In Person

Marquitta Jackson, Program Manager of the Behavioral Health PATH team at University Health KC, will talk about the University Health Behavioral Hea...

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