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Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Central Library
The Missouri Valley Special Collections Department of the Kansas City Public Library presents the new, original exhibit Keys to the City: The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Kansas City, Missouri, 1895-1957, opening Friday, September 4, at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Central Library
The inaugural exhibit of the Orval Hixon gallery, Shooting Stars: The Celebrity Photography of Orval Hixon, is now on display at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. The exhibit features images of some of Hixon's most famous celebrity subjects, including Theda Bara, Al Jolson, and Kansas Citian Joan Crawford. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Central Library
Color in Freedom, an exhibit by Joseph Holston, is on display June 5 – August 1, 2010, at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. Color in Freedom features 49 paintings, representing his interpretation of the Underground Railroad and the journey hundreds of people living in slavery took to gain their freedom in the North. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Central Library
An exhibit documenting the history of Bunce Island, a key base of operations for European slave merchants in Sierra Leone, will be on display starting Saturday, June 12, at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. The exhibit, Bunce Island: A British Slave Castle in Sierra Leone tells the story of slave trading venture located off the coast of West Africa. From this site, traders sent nearly 30,000 African captives to the Americas between 1670 and 1807. Start: 9:00 am
Location: Plaza Branch
Every Monday there will be a *wet 'n wild craft. Drop by at anytime (while supplies last), complete the task and earn a prize. Start: 9:15 am
Location: Waldo Branch
Learn to save, edit and print your Word document. Basic computer literacy required. Registration requested and basic mouse skills a requirement. Start: 10:30 am
Location: Plaza Branch
What do you get when you mix groovy organ, funky drums, and fun songs for kids? The Sugar Free Allstars, that's what! This two-piece band puts on a rock show for kids where they play songs about kitty cats, boats and ships, banana pudding, and bath time that will make you want to clap and sing along with every word. Their shows are full of body-movin' beats and entertaining crowd participation that gets everyone involved in the party. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Plaza Branch
Stop by the Plaza Teen Place on Mondays from 2-5 pm throughout the Summer for a different, wacky activity each week. This week we'll make marvelous marble magnets and pins. Ages 12-17 Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Southeast Branch
Wii, Playstation II, board games from Chess to Monopoly are all available for teens to play during Gaming. Please bring and share the games you have for even more fun. Start: 3:00 pm
Location: Lucile H. Bluford Branch
'Tweens only gaming in the gaming room at Bluford. Ages 8 to 12 years old. Start: 3:30 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
Come spend some time gaming with your friends. Join our Tournament of Smash Brothers' Brawl and compete against other Branches! Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Location: Trails West Branch
Join the masses as we compete for an ulitmate champion for Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Nintendo Wii. 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: Central Library
Sophia Loren and George Peppard star as Allied spies who infiltrate a Nazi rocket research site in an attempt to shut down their deadly “revenge weapons.” With Trevor Howard and John Mills. PG-13. (115 min.) | ||