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The funky fixture known as the lava lamp dates to the 1960s and is still popular today with its colorful blobs floating in a glass vessel. A few scien...

Experiments are a fun way to engage children in learning about scientific topics such as renewable energy. See how energy transfers between objects, g...

There’s a chill in the air after the sun goes down, and the shadows are shifting eerily. Is the hair on the back of your neck standing up? Stop by the...

Hadiza Sa-Aadu, Small Business Engagement Specialist for the Kansas City Public Library will introduce program participants to community partners a...

Garlic and onions are the foundation of many recipes where they add so much flavor. They are some of the best crops to grow for eating year- round...

Skeletons rattle and bump during the Halloween season. We’ll create silly pasta skeletons and explore real ones by examining X-rays and fossils. It’ll...

If you’ve got it, haunt it. Kansas City has earned the distinction of “The Haunted House Capital of the World,” and it’s one of the best places to vis...

Let the ghoul times roll at this all-ages Halloween event, Fangtastic Friday: A Party for All of Boo! This spooktacular celebration features groovy tu...

Are you thinking about saving seeds from this year’s garden? This presentation will share the pros and cons to help you decide if seed saving is ri...

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