Monsters in the shadows. Creepy tales around a campfire. Nothing is as delicious as the thrill of a scare. How do authors invent such hair-raising...

Join the Mindful Mending Circle to repair and renew your well-worn and well-loved clothing items with the meditative art of visible mending. Slow d...

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...

Kansas City Public Library's Career Specialist Kathleen Kennedy will lead a discussion on how job seekers can leverage their...

Want to get out and meet other homeschool families? Come to the Trails West Branch on the first and third Fridays of every month to connect, make n...

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...

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...

What is a poem that doesn’t have any words? A poem that is struggling to depart the page? A poem that challenges us to rethink “poetry” altogether?...

A safe and cozy space for young LGBTQIA+ adults to hang out, have fun, build life skills, and make friends! Held the last Friday of the month for...

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...