All Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.
Writers for Readers
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
1:00pm
In Person
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...
Thursday, January 30, 2025
1:00pm
In Person
Finding hours to put pen to paper is often the biggest block to creativity. Carve out dedicated time to silence your inner critic and learn to writ...
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
12:00pm
In Person
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...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2:00pm
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...
Saturday, January 25, 2025
2:00pm
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...
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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...
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Writers for Readers, one of Kansas City’s top literary events, returns with an exciting lineup featuring #1 New York Times’ bestselling author Gillian...