Events

In the pre-digital era before cell phones, satellites, and the Internet allowed travelers to instantly transmit their photos and comments to family and friends, Americans relied on “snail mail” and the picture postcard.

This exhibit gathers more than 200 examples of Kansas City postcards from the ‘30s and ‘40s. The cards – featuring images of landmarks, hotels, parks, and public buildings - have been drawn from the Mrs. Sam Ray Postcard Collection in the holdings of the Library’s Missouri Valley Special Collections.

Established in 1874, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has for 138 years protected our citizens while keeping abreast of changes in criminology, transportation, technology, and society. This long and colorful history is examined in a new exhibit, Kansas City’s Finest.

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.

Set up an account and learn the basics of e-mail in this free class which lasts approximately one hour. Registration is required. Call 701-3488 to register.

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

Calling all young artists!

Children ages 8-12 are invited to particpate in Kids' Crafts at Central Library every first Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Feb. 2nd-Felting- Use wool to make a felted picture.

Ages 8- 12yrs

Space and supplies are limited! Crafts are first come first serve.

3rd Saturdays at Central Library’s 2nd floor Activity Room
from 11:00– noon
14 West 10th ST Parking is FREE!

Relax after a long week of school. Watch movies, play games, talk about books, manga video games and help plan library events while having lots of fun.

Teens ages 13-17 are invited to particpate in Teen Crafts at Central Library every first Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

Needle Felting- Turn wool roving into a mini pet

Ages 13- 17yrs

Space and supplies are limited! Crafts are first come first serve.

3rd Saturdays at Central Library’s 2nd floor Activity Room
from 1:00– 2:00pm.
14 West 10th ST Parking is FREE!

This bi-weekly class at Sugar Creek offers many options for all levels of quilters. Bring a project, start a project, or come to learn something new. Class is every other Saturday at the Sugar Creek Branch Library. Call Nancy at 816-252-3344 for more information.

What films were Kansas Citians watching back in 1963? A new film series gives contemporary moviegoers a chance to relive the romance, drama, and thrills of 50 years past.

Charade finds newly widowed Audrey Hepburn being pursued through Paris by thugs who believe she knows the whereabouts of a fortune stolen by her late husband. A mysterious man (Cary Grant) comes to her rescue. Romance and close escapes follow.