Parkville Branch
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- address
- Where:
- 8815 Tom Watson Parkway,
Kansas City MO - Links:
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Upcoming Events
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Jun 5 7:00 pm
Classics with a Twist
Come join us as we embark upon a journey into the Classics, their companions, sequels, and twists.
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Jun 5 7:00 pm
Book Club: Classics With a Twist
Description:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adult -
Jun 7 10:30 am
Jay and Leslie: Lucky Stars
Jay and Leslie Cady of Laughing Matters are the lucky stars of this fun program of juggling tricks, wacky humor, and new twists on classic bedtime stories. Follow your lucky stars to the library for this dream come true for the whole family!
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Jun 7 6:30 pm
Turpentine Creek's Big Cats
Where do big cats go when people try to own them as pets and then realize too late that it was a bad idea? The lucky ones go to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Come visit some of our lucky cats.
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Jun 9 2:00 pm
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Jun 12 6:30 pm
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Jun 12 6:30 pm
Anime Movie Night
Description:
Join us and watch anime (Japanese animation). Goodies provided.
Age Group:
For teens, Young Adult -
Jun 13 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Jun 13 1:30 pm
Book Club: Inspirational
Description:
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming... -
Jun 14 10:30 am
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Jun 19 6:30 pm
Book Club: The Evil Genius Book Club
Description:
Hey, Teens! Want to know what other teens, just like you, are reading? Come to the library's book discussions and find out! Share your ideas, great book suggestions, and make some new friends. It's all about you and the story!
Age Group:
For teens -
Jun 20 2:00 pm
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Jun 20 7:00 pm
OverDrive: Downloading Digital eBooks
Description:
Learn how to use OverDrive to download digital eBooks from Mid-Continent Public Library's collection onto your eReader. We will provide a general overview of checking out eBooks through OverDrive including hardware and software requirements, searching for a title,... -
Jun 21 10:30 am
Awesome Birds
Featuring some Awesome Birds from the well-known Wings of Love, Inc. programs with birds from around the world. Audience participants do a magic trick, discover live birds in a book, demonstrate how birds waterproof themselves and have a hat race with birds. Meet the naughty Tiki Toco Toucan;...
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Jun 21 10:30 am
Wings of Love Presents Awesome Birds
Description:
Wings of Love, Inc. brings you some awesome birds that inspire and entertain. Meet birds that can play basketball, bowl, skate, and even spell words! Featuring Tiki Toco the toucan, Uala and Mr. Bo Jangles the parrots, Milonga the lory, and more!
Age Group:
All ages,... -
Jun 26 1:30 pm
Random Reading Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Jun 26 1:30 pm
Parkville's Random Readers Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles.
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Jun 26 1:30 pm
Book Club: Random Readers
Description:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adult -
Jun 28 10:30 am
Service Dogs in Action
Wayside Waifs invites you to learn all about Assistance Dogs. Learn how the dogs are chosen, raised, and trained. What do you do when you meet a working assistance dog? Meet an actual assistance dog in training.
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Jun 28 7:00 pm
Counted Cross-Stitch Bookmarks
Tired of using pieces of paper, napkins or whatever you get your hands on?? Well, don't fret, help is here. Come join Karyla Stowell for some fun cross-stitching your very own bookmark. All you need to bring is a pair of scissors. Some experience required. Hands-on materials fee $3.
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Jul 3 7:00 pm
Classics with a Twist
Come join us as we embark upon a journey into the Classics, their companions, sequels, and twists.
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Jul 3 7:00 pm
Book Club: Classics With a Twist
Description:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adult -
Jul 10 6:30 pm
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Jul 10 6:30 pm
Anime Movie Night
Description:
Join us and watch anime (Japanese animation). Goodies provided.
Age Group:
For teens, Young Adult -
Jul 11 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Jul 11 1:30 pm
Book Club: Inspirational
Description:
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming... -
Jul 11 2:00 pm
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Jul 12 9:30 am
Didgeridoo Down Under Show
Join us for this high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building, and audience participation. Perfect for the whole family!
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Jul 17 6:30 pm
Book Club: The Evil Genius Book Club
Description:
Hey, Teens! Want to know what other teens, just like you, are reading? Come to the library's book discussions and find out! Share your ideas, great book suggestions, and make some new friends. It's all about you and the story!
Age Group:
For teens -
Jul 19 9:30 am
Jim Cosgrove, Mr. Stinky Feet
Kansas City's own award-winning kid-rocker Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove has delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe, including two performances at The White House. Each of his six recordings has earned a national parenting award, including four Parents' Choice Awards and...
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Jul 24 1:30 pm
Random Reading Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Jul 24 1:30 pm
Parkville's Random Readers Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles.
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Jul 24 1:30 pm
Book Club: Random Readers
Description:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adult -
Jul 24 2:00 pm
Teen Tie dye
You'll have fun learning the basics of tie-dying. Bring a 100 percent pre-washed cotton t-shirt, socks, boxers, or head scarf. Be sure to wear old clothing. We'll provide the rest of the supplies.
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Jul 24 2:00 pm
Teen Tie Dye
Description:
You'll have fun learning the basics of tie-dying. Bring a 100 percent pre-washed cotton t-shirt, socks, boxers, or head scarf and we'll provide the rest of the supplies. Be sure to wear old clothing.
Age Group:
For teens, Young Adult -
Jul 26 10:30 am
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Fancy Nancy's family decides to get a dog, and she is certain that it can be a fancy dog too. She thinks that a papillon--a small, delicate, fluffy dog-- is the ultimate accessory. But her family wants a large plain dog. How unglamorous! She discovers that real fanciness does not depend...
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Aug 2 10:30 am
Music With Mar
This educational music program is designed to enhance your child's social, motor, language, and cognitive skills. For ages six months to five years, and an adult who will stay and participate in the program.
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Aug 2 7:00 pm
Ideal Kitchen
The ideal kitchen requires some essential equipment and pantry staples. This program presents the items you should always have on hand for cooking tasty meals in a timely fashion without breaking your bank. The presenter is an amateur chef, a graduate of the Professional Chef Series at the...
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Aug 4 2:00 pm
American Girl Tea
Come share a cup of tea as we explore the world of the American Girls from yesteryear to today.
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Aug 7 7:00 pm
Classics with a Twist
Come join us as we embark upon a journey into the Classics, their companions, sequels, and twists.
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Aug 7 7:00 pm
Book Club: Classics With a Twist
Description:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adult -
Aug 8 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Aug 8 1:30 pm
Book Club: Inspirational
Description:
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming... -
Aug 14 6:30 pm
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Aug 28 1:30 pm
Random Reading Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Aug 28 1:30 pm
Parkville's Random Readers Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles.
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Sep 4 7:00 pm
Classics with a Twist
Come join us as we embark upon a journey into the Classics, their companions, sequels, and twists.
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Sep 12 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Sep 25 1:30 pm
Random Reading Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Sep 25 1:30 pm
Parkville's Random Readers Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles.
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Oct 2 7:00 pm
Classics with a Twist
Come join us as we embark upon a journey into the Classics, their companions, sequels, and twists.
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Oct 10 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Oct 23 1:30 pm
Random Reading Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Oct 23 1:30 pm
Parkville's Random Readers Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles.
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Nov 14 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Nov 27 1:30 pm
Random Reading Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Nov 27 1:30 pm
Parkville's Random Readers Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles.
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Dec 12 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Jan 9 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Feb 13 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Mar 13 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Apr 10 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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May 8 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.
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Jun 12 1:30 pm
Inspirational Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books.