Events

A new exhibit based on the Kansas City Star Magazine series and book by Steve Paul. It features 22-by-28-inch reproductions of pages from the book, which celebrates Kansas City’s architectural scene one letter at a time.

This exhibit is on display in the Fifth Floor Exhibit Space.

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War is a new exhibit focusing on President Abraham Lincoln’s struggle to meet the political and constitutional challenges of the Civil War. It explores how Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises – the secession of Southern states, slavery, and wartime civil liberties.

Presented by the American Library Association and funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to the National Constitution Center.

Green Exposures is a collection of photographs shot in Kansas City’s parks and featuring among others Nikita the polar bear, ethnic dancers, Gillham Park shrouded in mist, and the Pioneer Mother.

Co-sponsored by Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department, the exhibit is the result of a year-long contest. Categories include: landmarks, monuments and fountains; activities and events; as well as nature and wildlife. The exhibit is on display until February 2, 2012.

The newest exhibition of the Orval Hixon Gallery, New Compositions: The Dance Portraiture of Orval Hixon, is on display from June 11, 2011 through 2013 at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. The exhibit features a rich selection of Hixon’s portraits, including images of some of the best-known dancers of his time.

To most local landscape architects, Hare & Hare is a household name. The firm has left an indelible mark on some of the most iconic and often-visited areas of Kansas City—the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Loose Park, Ward Parkway, and Mission Hills among them.

Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute storytime, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.

Microsoft Word is a great program for creating letters, flyers and more! Good for beginners and as a refresher, this class is the first in a three-part series at Southeast and familiarizes users with basic functions such as entering text and saving documents. Uses Microsoft Word 2002/XP. Space is limited, reservations required; call 816-701-3484 to register.

Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute storytime, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.

Learn more about getting around on your computer in this class, which offers insights into hardware and software components.

Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute storytime, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.

Beginner and advanced knitters will receive instruction from Mary Arney, a very accomplished knitter! Instruction is for knitting only, but feel free to bring other needlework projects to this class. Registration is required. Please call 816-701-3488 to register.

Come and play Wii video games,PlayStation 2,board games and now Xbox 360 is part of the fun. Bring your own games and share the joy of playing with all your friends.

Are you feeling sluggish, need to shape up, tone up or lose weight? Come exercise with us on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30-7p.m. We offer both high and low impact exercises. So no matter what your mobility level there is something here for you.

Have you ever wanted to try yoga? Do you want a chance to get out from behind your desk and do something just for you? Try out our free yoga class at the library. This basic class is good for beginners and yoga lovers alike.

Library Director Crosby Kemper III conducts a public conversation with former Missouri Governor Bob Holden, exploring his career as a Missouri statesman and discussing his perspective on civic leadership and the public good.

Holden’s official portrait, which was officially unveiled at the Missouri State Capitol on December 9, 2011, will be on display during the program. Portrait artist Carla Malone Steck will also make remarks on her approach to painting the portraits of both the Governor and the former First Lady, Lori Hauser Holden.