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After Lunch Book Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:00pm

Sugar Creek Branch

In Person

The After Lunch Book Group reads a wide variety of adult and kids' fiction and nonfiction books. For readers interested in exploring works they mig...

The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

Online

In Person

French Emperor and military commander Napoleon Bonaparte continues to fascinate, even centuries after his death. Jonathan Abel, associate professor of...

Downtowners Book Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00pm

Central Library

In Person

A lively mix of fiction, nonfiction, classics, and genres. RSVP Now...

Fiction Addiction Book Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 2:00pm

Waldo Branch

In Person

Reads a selection of general and genre fiction based on best book club picks from industry and celebrity reviewers....

Books and Brews Book Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00pm

Waldo Branch

Online

In Person

Literary and noteworthy fiction and nonfiction. The group takes turns picking and facilitating. An optional dutch treat chat, chew and brews sessio...

Plaza Book Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

The Plaza Book Group reads a selection of fiction and nonfiction books. The group is supportive of suggestions and always open to new members!...

Guided Tour of the Central Library

Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00am

Central Library

In Person

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

House History Boot Camp

Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00am

Plaza Branch

In Person

Have you recently purchased a home and are curious about its history? Are you interested in uncovering the story behind the house you've called hom...

Trailblazers Book Group

Saturday, May 18, 2024 2:00pm

Trails West Branch

In Person

Join a community of like-minded readers for engaging discussions of great fiction as part of Trailblazers....

Floods, Fires, and Buried Trains: Immigrant Stories of the Historic West Bottoms

Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Pat O’Neill, author of From the Bottom Up: The Story of the Irish in Kansas City, spotlights many of the colorful characters who once called the West...

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