Holiday Happenings

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 1:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Join us for our annual Holiday Open House at the beautiful Central Library. It will be a day of fun for the whole family! We will be serving hot co...

Book Lovers Craft

Saturday, December 13, 2025 1:00pm

Waldo Branch

In Person

Calling all book lovers who like crafts to come and join us at the Waldo branch to create a tree ornament filled with tiny "books" while enjoying s...

Reading Round Up

Saturday, December 13, 2025 11:30am

Central Library

Online

In Person

What are the most surprising, engaging, and thought-provoking books of 2025? Kansas City metro area librarians share their favorite fiction and nonfic...

Movie: 'Krampus'

Friday, December 12, 2025 1:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

After losing faith in Christmas and tearing apart his letter to Santa, a young boy accidentally summons the malevolent holiday demon Krampus and his m...

illustration of art supplies and bear roasting marshmallow

Art Club | Grupo de Arte

Thursday, December 11, 2025 5:30pm

North-East Branch

In Person

Let’s paint, draw, and craft to create cool art pieces inspired by the winter season! Activities facilitated in English and Spanish. Celebr...

Tween Time: Holiday Gift Make & Take

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Tweens ages 9-12 can join us for snacks and silly videos as we make gifts for our loved ones (or ourselves)!...

Mossy Masterpieces: Winter Edition

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:30pm

Central Library

In Person

Drop in any time between 3:30-5 p.m. to create a cute and cozy wreath using colorful moss, paint, and seasonal accents. Perfect for adding a touch...

Trivia Tuesday: Holidays Around the World

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:00pm

Sugar Creek Branch

In Person

PowerPoint trivia about December Holidays from around the world. Test your knowledge and maybe learn something new about the history. Come have fun...

Movie: 'The Preacher's Wife'

Friday, December 5, 2025 1:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

Tale about an angel (Denzel Washington) who comes into the lives of an embattled minister (Courtney B. Vance) and his neglected wife (Whitney Houston)...

Art Club | Grupo de Arte

Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:30pm

North-East Branch

In Person

Let’s paint, draw, and craft to create cool art pieces inspired by the winter season! Activities facilitated in English and Spanish. Celebr...