The Plaza branch will close early at 5 p.m. Monday, July 1, due to water line repairs.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
From ancient times until now, journals have created clarity for their users, helped them find margin and meaning in their busy lives, and provided...
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
A story’s characters are what gives it a beating heart. From their innermost thoughts and words to the complex choices they make, this course will...
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Saturday, October 5, 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, October 7, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Hadiza Sa-Aadu, Small Business Engagement Specialist for the Kansas City Public Library will introduce program participants to community partners a...
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
9:30am
In Person
A contrapuntal poem (derived from the Italian contrapunto, “pertaining to a counterpoint”) is a poem made up of multiple poems, which invites reade...
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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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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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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....