Events

« Friday July 24, 2009 »
Fri
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: 10:30 am
Location: North-East Branch

Throughout the month of July enjoy story times including I Ain't Gonna Paint No More, What Did You Put in your Pocket?, and Chuck's Band. Additionally, enjoy crafts ranging from oragami to beading. Story Time and Craft takes place at the North-East and Southeast branches.

Start: 10:30 am
Location: Plaza Branch

Bring your child to the Library for stories and songs for the preschool set, followed by a craft in the Art Spot.

Start: 11:00 am
Location: Trails West Branch

It's never too early to introduce children to great stories. Children ages 18-36 months, and their caregivers, can enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts.

Start: 2:00 pm
Location: North-East Branch

Come spend some time gaming with your friends.

Start: 2:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch

Rock the Library with Kansas City's favorite kid-rocker, Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove. Come prepared to sing, dance, and have fun. Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove will perform at the Central Library as well as the Plaza, Waldo, and Westport branches.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Location: Central Library

This class takes you beyond basic formatting in Microsoft Word. Tables and graphics are just some of the topics covered. The prerequisite for this class is Word Basics. Call 701-3449 to register.

Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Location: Plaza Branch

Bring your library card and try out different video games, then challenge your friends to a classic card game or meet new friends and pit your deck against theirs.

Teens 12-17 Only

Start: 7:00 pm
Location: Plaza Branch

Friday Night Family Fun rolls through the summer with an eclectic mix of family entertainment. On July 24, at 7 p.m. at the Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., the Littleague presents Original Hip Hop for Kids.