The North-East branch will close early at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, due to staff shortages.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
11:15am
In Person
Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Creepy tales told around a campfire. A book finished by flashlight under the covers. Nothing is as delicious as the thrill of a good ghost story. H...
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Figurative language can help illuminate the meaning of a story, its characters, or its theme. In this course, we’ll review pieces like “A White Her...
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
One of the most potent powers of writing is its ability to remold the past. Whether it’s journaling about a past conversation that didn’t go as you...
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Saturday, October 19, 2024
11:00am
In Person
The Central Library is located in the repurposed 1906 First National Bank. This tour combines a little banking history, architectural design, Kansa...
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
Poetry is not only about word choice; it’s also about how the words lay on the page. This class will explore poetic forms that emphasize how the wo...
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
In this course, learn how to write a complete story in under 1000 words. Study examples of flash fiction with pieces such as “Sticks” by George Sau...
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Monday, November 4, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Missouri Valley Special Collections Manager Jeremy Drouin will introduce program participants to the first steps of researching one’s family tree....
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
12:00pm
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...
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Saturday, November 9, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Finding hours to put pen to paper is often the biggest block to creativity. Carve out dedicated time to silence your inner critic and learn to writ...