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A contrapuntal poem (derived from the Italian contrapunto, “pertaining to a counterpoint”) is a poem made up of multiple poems, which invites reade...

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...

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...

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

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...

Join us as we build and create with LEGO bricks. Work toward a construction goal on your own or with a group. Appropriate for ages 5-12. Duplo bloc...

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...

Missouri Valley Special Collections Manager Jeremy Drouin will introduce program participants to the first steps of researching one’s family tree....

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...

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...