Oak Grove Park
- What:
- Park
Region: Northwest
Address: Oak Grove Park, NE 76th & Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Phone: 816-436-4523
Website - Where:
- 7600 N.E. Troost,
Kansas City MO - Links:
- Official Website [Official Site]
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Upcoming Events
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May 24 7:00 pm
Anime Movie Night
Description:
Join us and watch anime (Japanese animation). Goodies provided.
Age Group:
For teens, Young Adult -
May 31 4:00 pm
Boots, Bridles, and Books
Description:
Come to the library to learn about famous horses like Blaze, Flicka, Seabiscuit, Comanche, and Trigger! In this session, we'll read books about horses and learn about riding them. Horse colors and breeds, horse safety, riding gear, and much more are covered in this class. You... -
May 31 7:00 pm
Private Investigations 101
Description:
What is it really like to be a "private eye"? Larry Berkland, private investigator, discusses TV and movie myths and how "real life" cases differ from the screen. Learn more on how an investigator finds out about your private life, protecting your privacy, procedures on locating... -
Jun 1 10:00 am
Stable T. Farms Petting Zoo
Description:
Bring the whole family to see these fun farm animals! Pet rabbits, goats, and more. If you can't go to the farm, let the farm come to you. Presented by Stable T. Farms.
Age Group:
All ages, Family -
Jun 1 11:00 am
Stable T. Farms Petting Zoo
Description:
Bring the whole family to see these fun farm animals! Pet rabbits, goats, and more. If you can't go to the farm, let the farm come to you. Presented by Stable T. Farms.
Age Group:
All ages, Family -
Jun 7 6:30 pm
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Jun 13 10:00 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 13 11:00 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 18 7:00 pm
Adult Book Club
Description:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adult, For adults -
Jun 20 10:00 am
The Juggling Book and a Dream!
Description:
Award winning juggler Brian Wendling tells of how he saw a juggler, then read a book on juggling and found a lifelong passion that he did not expect - and of course, he does some amazing juggling, spinning, bouncing and roping at the same time!
Age Group:
All ages,... -
Jun 20 11:00 am
The Juggling Book and a Dream!
Description:
Award winning juggler Brian Wendling tells of how he saw a juggler, then read a book on juggling and found a lifelong passion that he did not expect - and of course, he does some amazing juggling, spinning, bouncing and roping at the same time!
Age Group:
All ages,... -
Jun 21 6:30 pm
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Jun 26 2:00 pm
Oak Grove Library Stitchers
Description:
If you like to quilt, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint or any other needlework, this group is for you! Bring your own projects and supplies, share ideas, learn or teach. Experienced and beginners welcome. We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Age Group:... -
Jun 27 10:00 am
Celebrate America
Description:
It's a big hooray for the red, white, and blue, with stories of Betsy Ross, George Washington, Paul Revere, and modern tales, too! Storyteller Jo Ho takes listeners on a spark-filled celebration with tales that began the crusade for America's independence. Wear some red,... -
Jun 27 11:00 am
Celebrate America
Description:
It's a big hooray for the red, white, and blue, with stories of Betsy Ross, George Washington, Paul Revere, and modern tales, too! Storyteller Jo Ho takes listeners on a spark-filled celebration with tales that began the crusade for America's independence. Wear some red,... -
Jun 28 6:30 pm
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Jul 5 6:30 pm
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Jul 12 7:00 pm
Watercolors for Beginners (Teens)
Description:
Students will work from a Still Life. Each will be able to see how light affects color. They will learn how to create the illusion of a 3-deminsional object on a 2-deminisional surface by applying color in a specific way. The participant will create a value scale using color to... -
Jul 16 7:00 pm
Adult Book Club
Description:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adult, For adults -
Jul 17 10:00 am
Cowgirls, Cowpokes, and Cattle Drives
Description:
Buckle on yer spurs, grab yer ten gallon hat, and be ready to become a real buckaroo! Jim Two Crows is a talented, national award-winning storyteller, who turns facts into entertainment. He will have you kickin' up some cowboy fun through audience participation, artifacts,... -
Jul 18 2:00 pm
Stories Make the World Go Round
Description:
Legends, music, proverbs, beliefs, jokes, and fairy tales make the world go round. All over the world stories are told to teach, entertain, and amaze. Come learn some fun folktales from around the world.
Age Group:
All ages, Children -
Jul 19 6:30 pm
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Jul 24 2:00 pm
Oak Grove Library Stitchers
Description:
If you like to quilt, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint or any other needlework, this group is for you! Bring your own projects and supplies, share ideas, learn or teach. Experienced and beginners welcome. We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Age Group:... -
Jul 25 2:00 pm
When Puppets Dream
Description:
Harris will share his love of books, libraries, and puppets. As a shy kid, his dreams began in classic children's books, but flourished when he discovered performing with puppets. At first he was literally "the man behind the curtain," in traditional puppet shows. Now he is... -
Jul 26 6:30 pm
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Aug 1 10:00 am
Summer Reading Wrap-up Carnival
Description:
Dream big and celebrate your Summer Reading accomplishments at our end of the summer carnival. Join us for some fun and games. Don't forget to check out our face painter!
Age Group:
Ages 3 and up, Children -
Aug 2 6:30 pm
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Aug 8 10:00 am
Fairy Tales
Description:
All time classic fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, and the Three Bears told with zeal and enthusiasm, causing the listeners to step right up and become a part of the stories.
Age Group:
Ages 3 and up, Family -
Aug 16 6:30 pm