The Plaza branch will close early at 5 p.m. Monday, July 1, due to water line repairs.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
12:00pm
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, August 29, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Have an idea you’re dying to write as a novel? A killer thriller, a steamy romance, or cozy mystery? Novels are one of the most versatile art forms...
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
1:00pm
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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Thursday, September 5, 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, September 7, 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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Monday, September 9, 2024
10:00am
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, September 9, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Meet with a variety of providers of free and low-cost health resources in Kansas City. We will be providing refreshments and a notebook/pen for par...
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Grandpa and Grandma’s first meeting. Your parents’ journey to America. The birth of your first (or fifth) child. All families have stories, but man...
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
11:00am
In Person
What happens if you write a poem without attention to line breaks? What is a poem if it comes in the form of paragraphs instead of stanzas? Is it v...
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
1:00pm
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...