Events

« Monday July 20, 2009 »
Mon
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Central Library
Recommended reading:
Our Universe

From July 5 to August 30, 2009, the Kansas City Public Library plays host to the exhibit Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Central Library
Related films:
War Reels

An exhibit featuring 40 framed original posters from World War I goes on display Sunday, July 5, at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Central Library
Recommended reading:
Landscape Photography

The Kansas City Public Library hosts the exhibit Red Desert, Green Prairie, Blue Sky: Photographing the West starting Sunday, July 5, at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.

Start: 9:00 am
Location: Plaza Branch

Throughout the day on Mondays, July 6, 12, 20, 27, and August 3, at 9 a.m. come to the Plaza Kid Corner for a fun drop in activity and earn a cool prize!

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Southeast Branch

Enjoy a friendly competition playing the Wii. The Wii is provided and you are welcome to bring in your games to share.

Start: 3:29 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Location: Westport Branch

Learn basic sewing techniques such as sewing on buttons, and how to use a sewing machine. Call 701-3488 to register.

Start: 3:30 pm
Location: North-East Branch

On Monday, July 20, at 3:30 p.m. watch a movie with an outerspace theme!

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Location: Plaza Branch

Attention all tweens (ages 8-12). Do you enjoy playing video games? Then you have to stop by and check this out! Come try out different games and challenge your friends. We will enforce the age limit, so be sure to bring your library card.

Start: 6:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch

Every Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. catch these study sessions designed to help those interested in obtaining their General Equivalency Diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma. To register, call Adult Basic Education at 816.418.8202.

Start: 6:30 pm
Location: North-East Branch

Meet with neighbors to discuss and resolve local issues. Open to the public.

Start: 6:30 pm
Location: Central Library
Related exhibit:
The Winds and Words of War

In cooperation with National World War I Museum Vice President of Museum Programs and cinema expert Eli Paul, the Kansas City Public Library screens a film series dedicated to The War to End All Wars. Every installment is the screen adaptation of a literary work. War Reels takes place on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. throughout July 2009 in the Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.