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Upcoming Events
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May 24 9:30 am
Tales for Tiny Tykes
Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute storytime, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.
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May 24 10:00 am
Intro to Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Publisher is a great program for creating greeting cards, flyers and more! Join us as we create a personalized greeting card. Attendance at Microsoft Word classes or intermediate computer skills required. Uses Microsoft Publisher 2002/XP. Space is limited, registration required; call...
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May 24 5:30 pm
Smile A Mile Exercise Class
Are you feeling sluggish, need to shape up, lose weight or maybe you'd just like to work on strengthening? Come exercise with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, and Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM. This is a DVD led exercise group. Stop by and follow along with this week's workout. There are...
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May 24 6:30 pm
Meet the Past: Willa Cather
Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Willa Cather, portrayed by Jan Chapman.Growing up in small-town Nebraska, Cather (1873-1947) was moved by the people and landscape she encountered. In novels like O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, My Antonia, and the Pulitzer...
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May 25 10:30 am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for lots of great stories, songs, fun learning activities and even a short movie - all geared for three and four-year-olds.
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May 26 10:00 am
Internet Basics
This class will teach you the basics of searching the Internet. Learn what a browser is and how it is used to find all kinds of interesting things online; what folders are, etc. Call (816) 701-3482 to register for this class or just show up.
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May 26 12:00 pm
Teen Advisory Board - Zine Day
Practice a few poems and personal writing exercises to be included in the Teen Summer Reading Zine! We'll read some famous poems and get some ideas. Bring your favorite poems and inspire creativity in your friends!
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May 26 1:30 pm
An American in Paris (1951)
The purpose of cinema, said director Vincente Minnelli, is to provide “a little magic.”For nearly two decades Minnelli (one-time husband of Judy Garland) did just that in lavish Technicolor musicals and intimate black-and-white dramas. Join us in the Film Vault in May for music, magic, and...
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May 27 2:00 pm
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
The Kansas City Public Library hosts a screening of the documentary film Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin (2003). This documentary film screening takes a look at an unheralded pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. It contains valuable archival footage that reviews Rustin’s activism...
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May 28 6:30 pm
Some Came Running (1958)
The purpose of cinema, said director Vincente Minnelli, is to provide “a little magic.”For nearly two decades Minnelli (one-time husband of Judy Garland) did just that in lavish Technicolor musicals and intimate black-and-white dramas. Join us in the Film Vault in May for music, magic, and...
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May 29 9:30 am
Story Time For Twos
Come join us for thirty minutes of fun stories, songs, and learning activities!
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May 29 9:30 am
Microsoft Word Basics
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word and how to create letters and professional looking documents using this word processing program. Call 816-701-3481 to register, or click here.
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May 29 10:00 am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for lots of great stories, songs, fun learning activities and even a short movie - all geared for three and four-year-olds.
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May 29 10:00 am
E-Mail Basics
Sign up for a free e-mail account and follow along this tutorial teaches the ins and outs of sending and receiving email, as well as how to organize your messages.
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May 29 10:00 am
Story Time at Central
Little kids and big enjoy songs and stories, fingerplays and rhymes, occasional guest visitors, videos in the vault and simple crafts, puzzles and games for all ages. Parking is Free!
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May 29 10:00 am
Preschool Storytime: Pig Pig Meets the Lion.
A friendly lion escapes from the local zoo, and Pig wants to keep him.
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May 29 5:30 pm
Smile A Mile Exercise Class
Are you feeling sluggish, need to shape up, lose weight or maybe you'd just like to work on strengthening? Come exercise with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, and Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM. This is a DVD led exercise group. Stop by and follow along with this week's workout. There are...
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May 29 6:00 pm
Fourth Tuesday Book Club - Comedy of Errors and Antony and Cleopatra
"Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman World, has beome the thrall of the fascinating Cleopatra. Affairs of state call him to Rome, but the attractions of the Queen of Egypt prove impossible to resist.""The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were...
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May 29 6:30 pm
Barry Strauss: Masters of Command
Historian Barry Strauss delves into the personalities and methodologies of Alexander, Hannibal, and Caesar, three generals of the ancient world who had to look beyond the battlefield to decide what constitutes victory, when to end the fighting, and how to bring stability to the lands they...
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May 30 9:30 am
Baby Bounce Storytime
We provide stories and activities for children newborn to 18 months of age.
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May 30 6:30 pm
Viral V. Acharya: Guaranteed to Fail
The 2008 financial collapse of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac resulted in a sweeping government bailout that cost the American taxpayers $150 billion. Economist Viral V. Acharya, co-author of Guaranteed to Fail: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Debacle of Mortgage Finance, argues that...
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May 31 9:30 am
Tales for Tiny Tykes
Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute storytime, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.
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May 31 5:30 pm
Smile A Mile Exercise Class
Are you feeling sluggish, need to shape up, lose weight or maybe you'd just like to work on strengthening? Come exercise with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, and Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM. This is a DVD led exercise group. Stop by and follow along with this week's workout. There are...
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May 31 6:30 pm
Cy Robinson: The Half Chance
You’re never too old to begin a literary career. At the age of 75 retired pastor Cy Robinson began writing his first novel. Not just a novel, but the first volume in a planned trilogy. He discusses the creation of The Half Chance
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May 31 6:30 pm
Simon Carrington Chamber Singers
Choral director Simon Carrington and members of his Simon Carrington Chamber Singers join their voices to those of 32 elite high school vocalists in an “open rehearsal” of works by Frank Ticheli, Cesar Carrillo, and Matthew Harris. This is the third year Carrington and members of his ensemble...
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May 31 6:30 pm
Cy Robinson
Author will discuss his book, “The Half Chance.” www.kclibrary.org (816-701-3400)
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Jun 1 10:30 am
Summer Reading Program: Story-Time and Craft
Come explore your world through our Storytime and make a fun craft related to our Summer Reading theme; DREAM BIG, READ!
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Jun 1 10:30 am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for lots of great stories, songs, fun learning activities and even a short movie - all geared for three and four-year-olds.
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Jun 1 10:30 am
Computer Basics
Come and learn the fundamentals of the computer; things like hardware and software; the difference between a bit and a byte and much more. Call (816) 701-3482 to register for this class or just show up.
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Jun 1 10:30 am
Story Time
Kick off Summer Reading at our "Dream Big" (pretend) camp-out. We will have stories, crafts and activities. Parents and children of all ages are welcome.
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Jun 1 12:00 pm
'Between the Lines' Book Club
Join the "Between the Lines" Book Group to discuss "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.SummaryHer name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells-taken without her...
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Jun 1 2:00 pm
Internet Basics
This class will teach you the basics of searching the Internet. Learn what a browser is and how it is used to find all kinds of interesting things online; what folders are, etc. Call (816) 701-3482 to register for this class or just show up.
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Jun 1 5:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! And Magic Tournament
Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic the Gathering decks and challenge our champion deck builders. We play and trade cards every Friday night in the teen area.
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Jun 1 6:30 pm
(Summer Reading Program) Friday Night Family Fun: Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Summer Reading is back! Help us kick off the start of a great summer with our very own astronomy dome. We'll look at the stars without leaving the library!Don't forget to sign-up for the Summer Reading program where you can earn fun prizes by reading your favorite books!
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Jun 2 10:00 am
E-Mail Basics
Sign up for a free e-mail account and follow along this tutorial teaches the ins and outs of sending and receiving email, as well as how to organize your messages.
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Jun 2 10:30 am
Computer Class
Computer Basics
Learn more about getting around on your computer in this class, which offers insights into hardware and software components. -
Jun 2 12:00 pm
Teen Summer Reading Launch - Crayon Melt Art
Bring a hairdryer, space heater or just some good friends to make liquid crayon art work. We'll work individually to create personal pieces you can take home, and then work together as we build one large art piece for the Teen Place. Additional designs and silhouettes will be available. Ages...
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Jun 2 1:30 pm
Field of Dreams (1989)
Get in the mood for Kansas City’s hosting of the All-Star Game with this lineup of memorable baseball-themed movies. There’s something for everyone: fantasy, romance, comedy, melodrama, real-life stories, and a big-league musical. Hollywood hits homer after homer with these classics.SATURDAYS...
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Jun 2 1:30 pm
Fit-N-Fine
Weight-Loss Support Group
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Jun 3 1:30 pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
In advance of this year’s Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, audiences can bone up on the Bard with a screening of the classic film A Midsummer Night’s Dream.Directed in 1935 by the great stage director Max Reinhardt this version stars Dick Powell, Olivia de Havilland, Joe E. Brown, James...
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Jun 3 2:00 pm
Paul L. Hedren - After Custer: The Transformation of Sioux Country
On the eve of the 136th anniversary of the famous “Last Stand,” retired National Park Service Superintendent Paul L. Hedren asks: Was General George Custer’s defeat at the Little Bighorn on June 26, 1876, the greatest American Indian military victory? Or was it the beginning of the end of...
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Jun 3 2:00 pm
Sunday Family Movie
Sunday Family Movie
Join us for our weekly family movie on Sunday afternoon. This week's selection is "We Bought a Zoo". -
Jun 4 9:00 am
Summer Reading Program: Dream Big Mondays
Every Monday there will be a nighttime craft. Drop by anytime on Monday (while supplies last), complete the task and earn a prize.
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Jun 4 1:30 pm
What Fools These Mortals Be
Founded in 1993, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to bringing the Bard’s great plays free of charge to Kansas City audiences.The season kicks off on June 19 in Southmoreland Park with the magic-and-comedy-filled romance A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The next night, June 20,...
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Jun 4 1:30 pm
All The World’s A Stage
Founded in 1993, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to bringing the Bard’s great plays free of charge to Kansas City audiences.The season kicks off on June 19 in Southmoreland Park with the magic-and-comedy-filled romance A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The next night, June 20,...
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Jun 4 3:00 pm
TeenGaming
Come and play Wii video games,PlayStation 2,board games and now Xbox 360 is part of the fun. Bring your own games and share the joy of playing with all your friends.
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Jun 4 6:30 pm
Major League (1989)
Get in the mood for Kansas City’s hosting of the All-Star Game with this lineup of memorable baseball-themed movies. There’s something for everyone: fantasy, romance, comedy, melodrama, real-life stories, and a big-league musical. Hollywood hits homer after homer with these classics.MONDAYS...
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Jun 5 9:30 am
Story Time For Twos
Come join us for thirty minutes of fun stories, songs, and learning activities!
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Jun 5 9:30 am
Computer Basics
Learn more about getting around on your computer in this class, which will offer insights into hardware and software components and their uses. Call 816-701-3481 to register, or click here.
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Jun 5 10:00 am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for lots of great stories, songs, fun learning activities and even a short movie - all geared for three and four-year-olds.
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Jun 5 10:00 am
Summer Reading Program: Story Time at Central
Little kids and big enjoy songs and stories, fingerplays and rhymes, occasional guest visitors, videos in the vault and simple crafts, puzzles and games for all ages. Parking is free!
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Jun 5 10:00 am
SR: Preschool Storytime: Only In Dreams.
Julius and his friends discover that they can have all sorts of adventures in their dreams.
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Jun 5 3:00 pm
TeenGaming
Come and play Wii video games,PlayStation 2,board games and now Xbox 360 is part of the fun. Bring your own games and share the joy of playing with all your friends.
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Jun 5 6:30 pm
Douglas Brinkley: Cronkite
Biographer Douglas Brinkley looks at the life and career of CBS newsman Walter Cronkite, the St. Joseph native who became the most trusted man in America. Drawing on newly disclosed letters, diaries and interviews with nearly 200 of Cronkite’s friends and colleagues, Cronkite reveals not an...
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Jun 6 9:30 am
Baby Bounce Storytime
We provide stories and activities for children newborn to 18 months of age.
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Jun 6 10:00 am
Internet Basics
This class will teach you the basics of searching the Internet. Learn what a browser is and how it is used to find all kinds of interesting things online; what folders are, etc. Call (816) 701-3482 to register for this class or just show up.
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Jun 6 3:00 pm
TeenGaming
Come and play Wii video games,PlayStation 2,board games and now Xbox 360 is part of the fun. Bring your own games and share the joy of playing with all your friends.
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Jun 6 4:00 pm
Westport Library Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party
Come and enjoy board games, books, crafts, snacks, refreshments, and music at Westport Library. Listen to fun stories and sing along. Dress up as a character from your favorite book and win extra prizes for your creativity! Register for the Summer Reading program at the party and let the fun...
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Jun 6 6:30 pm
Robert Rydell: Innovations at World’s Fairs and the World They Made
Historian Robert Rydell describes how world’s fairs inspired and promoted innovations in architecture, the arts, music, science, and technology, not to mention consumer culture and mass entertainment. His presentation complements the exhibit Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the...
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Jun 7 9:30 am
Tales for Tiny Tykes
Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute storytime, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.
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Jun 7 10:00 am
Intro to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a great program for creating letters, flyers and more! Good for beginners and as a refresher, this class is the first in a three-part series at Southeast and familiarizes users with basic functions such as entering text and saving documents. Uses Microsoft Word 2002/XP. Space is...
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Jun 7 2:00 pm
Needleworks Unlimited
A gathering of needlework enthusiasts! We work on all kinds of needlework projects (knitting, rug hooking, crochet, applique, needle point, embroidery, etc.) We meet the first and third Thursday of the month. Bring your own project and join us for a warm and friendly time of fellowship.
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Jun 7 3:00 pm
TeenGaming
Come and play Wii video games,PlayStation 2,board games and now Xbox 360 is part of the fun. Bring your own games and share the joy of playing with all your friends.
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Jun 7 3:00 pm
Is My Vote Safe?
The shift from old-fashioned paper ballots to electronic voting has raised concerns over whether elections results can be manipulated. Are our votes still safe?Members of the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners provide a behind-the-scenes look at how votes are kept safe and confidential....
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Jun 7 6:30 pm
Ethan S. Rafuse: “Stonewall” Jackson
Ethan S. Rafuse of the military history department of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth discusses the life and accomplishments of Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson.A West Point graduate and Mexican War veteran, Jackson left his job as an educator to serve...
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Jun 8 10:30 am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for lots of great stories, songs, fun learning activities and even a short movie - all geared for three and four-year-olds.
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Jun 8 10:30 am
Internet Basics
This class will teach you the basics of searching the Internet. Learn what a browser is and how it is used to find all kinds of interesting things online; what folders are, etc. Call (816) 701-3482 to register for this class or just show up.
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Jun 8 10:30 am
Internet Basics
This class will teach you the basics of searching the Internet. Learn what a browser is and how it is used to find all kinds of interesting things online; what folders are, etc. Call (816) 701-3482 to register for this class or just show up.
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Jun 8 10:30 am
Summer Reading Program: Story-Time and Craft
Come explore your world through our Storytime and make a fun craft related to our Summer Reading theme; DREAM BIG, READ!
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Jun 8 10:30 am
Story Time
Summer Reading: Story-time and Craft
Come explore your world through our Storytime and make a fun craft related to our Summer Reading theme; DREAM BIG! -
Jun 8 1:00 pm
Second Friday Movie - The Help
The Help - Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard Set in the South, The Help examines the relationships between white women and their black maids.This 2011 film is rated PG-13 and runs 146 minutes.Come join us for a free afternoon movie and light refreshments.
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Jun 8 2:00 pm
Word II
This class takes you beyond basic formatting in Microsoft Word. Tables and graphics are just some of the topics covered. Call 701-3449 to register
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Jun 8 5:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic the Gathering
Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic the Gathering decks and challenge our champion deck builders. We play and trade cards every Friday night in the teen area.
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Jun 8 5:00 pm
Girls' Night Out
An after-hours book club and more! This month’s book is 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson. Permission slip must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to the event starting. Reservations necessary due to limited space. Call Julie at 701-3587 for more information.
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Jun 8 6:30 pm
Friday Night Family - Fun Olu’s Dream: The Musical
Kansas City-based author and illustrator Shane Evans premieres the new musical based on his 2009 children’s book Olu’s Dream. Inspired by his father’s art, Olu and his friends embark on a series of adventures that span the universe
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Jun 9 10:00 am
Computer Basics
Learn the basic functions of your computer such as using the mouse and keyboard. This class also offers insights into hardware and software components. Registration is required. Call 701-3488 to register.
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Jun 9 10:30 am
Westport Center for the Arts Presents Kids Team Up for Art!
Children in kindergarten through eighth grade are encouraged to tap their creative energies and create masterpieces at the Westport Center for the Arts’ Team Up for Art this summer.Artist Brian Stanley Morgan will lead this summer workshop. Participants will focus on both individual skill...
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Jun 9 10:30 am
Computer Class
Internet Basics
Learn what the Internet and your Internet browser can do for you! -
Jun 9 1:00 pm
Westport Center for the Arts Presents Kids Team Up for Art!
Children in kindergarten through eighth grade are encouraged to tap their creative energies and create masterpieces at the Westport Center for the Arts’ Team Up for Art this summer.Artist Brian Stanley Morgan will lead this summer workshop. Participants will focus on both individual skill...
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Jun 9 1:30 pm
Eight Men Out (1988)
Get in the mood for Kansas City’s hosting of the All-Star Game with this lineup of memorable baseball-themed movies. There’s something for everyone: fantasy, romance, comedy, melodrama, real-life stories, and a big-league musical. Hollywood hits homer after homer with these classics.SATURDAYS...
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Jun 9 1:30 pm
Fit-N-Fine
Weight-Loss Support Group
Join us as we learn about good habits that will help you maintain a healthy weight. -
Jun 9 2:00 pm
Westport Historical Society's Second Saturday Library Speaker series
Gary Jenkins presents an exciting story of John Brown and a small band of his followers as they made a daring raid on three Missouri farms and liberated eleven slaves. Jenkins will discuss how Brown narrowly missed capture while on the trip north from Lawrence. There will be a screening of a...
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Jun 10 2:00 pm
Script-in-Hand: Anne of Green Gables
The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre returns for the sixth season of Script-in-Hand performances. The 2012 series, Women of the Years, features some of the most compelling female leads in drama.This adaptation of the Lucy Maud Montgomery novel tells the enduring story of an orphan girl whose...
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Jun 11 9:00 am
Summer Reading Program: Dream Big Mondays
Every Monday there will be a nighttime craft. Drop by anytime on Monday (while supplies last), complete the task and earn a prize.
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Jun 11 3:00 pm
TeenGaming
Come and play Wii video games,PlayStation 2,board games and now Xbox 360 is part of the fun. Bring your own games and share the joy of playing with all your friends.
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Jun 12 10:00 am
Summer Reading Program: Story Time at Central
Little kids and big enjoy songs and stories, fingerplays and rhymes, occasional guest visitors, videos in the vault and simple crafts, puzzles and games for all ages. Parking is free!
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Jun 12 10:00 am
Summer Reading Program: StoneLion Puppets presents Stellaluna
The StoneLion Puppets presents an amazing high-flying adventure. Crash! The little bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother during a night of foraging and lands in a nest full of birds. Mama bird happily adopts her, but Stellaluna just can't change her "batty" ways.A great tale of...
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Jun 12 10:00 am
SR: Preschool Storytime: Night's Nice.
Hop into bed, Turn over thrice, And whisper this softly:
Night's nice, night's nice, night's nice. Good Night. -
Jun 12 10:30 am
Summer Reading Program: Okee Dokee Brothers
Stop by for some original bluegrass music by the Okee Dokee Brothers!
Raised in Denver, childhood friends Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing moved to Minneapolis and started their indie music band for kids, the Okee Dokee Brothers.
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Jun 12 3:00 pm
TeenGaming
Come and play Wii video games,PlayStation 2,board games and now Xbox 360 is part of the fun. Bring your own games and share the joy of playing with all your friends.
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Jun 12 6:00 pm
Women Who Dare Book Group
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. As the twelve days that make up the novel's framework yield to their dramatic conclusion, this... -
Jun 13 9:30 am
Baby Bounce Storytime
We provide stories and activities for children newborn to 18 months of age.
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Jun 13 9:30 am
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Jun 13 10:00 am
SRP: Mad Science After Dark
Discover what makes a Lightning Bug light up, Glow Sticks glow, and the secrets within household chemicals. Terms that will be discussed: bioluminescence and chemiluminescence.
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Jun 13 10:30 am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for lots of great stories, songs, fun learning activities and even a short movie - all geared for three and four-year-olds.
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Jun 13 10:30 am
Summer Reading Crafts
Impress your friends with serious ooze! Make glow in the dark goo to squish while you schmooze! Ages 7- 12 yrs old. Hungry? Stay for Kids Cafe 12:00- 12:30 for a snack.
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Jun 13 2:00 pm
SR: Dream Big Wednesdays
Stop by the Waldo Library to watch the movie, Disney's Pinocchio.
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Jun 13 2:00 pm
Summer Reading Program: Movie Mania
Stop by the Plaza Library and watch a great movie. It’s free, it’s air conditioned and it’s in the Truman Forum!