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In this comedy the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court (Jill Clayburgh) finds herself tangling with sexism and becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate (Walter Matthau). This title is recommended for adult audiences only. MPAA rating: R. 98 minutes

In honor of its new event series on the Supreme Court and former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor's appearance, the Kansas City Public Library is offering Order in the Court!, a series of courtroom movies. The films screen on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

Come to the North East Book Group each month to share your passion for books and join in on riveting book discussions.

Movie Series Based on the Book by the Same Name!
The Spiderwick Chronicles.

The first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, Sandra Day O’Connor has learned firsthand the inner workings, history, evolution, and influence of the nation’s highest court.

The retired justice now shares those insights in a discussion of her new book Out of Order. O’Connor sheds light on the centuries of change and upheaval that characterize the history of the Supreme Court. She also provides vivid portraits of justices such as Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Thurgood Marshall, William O. Douglas, and current Chief Justice John Roberts.

John Milius’ legendary coming-of-age film about three surfers (Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey). MPAA rating: PG. 120 minutes

Can’t make it to the beach this summer? Try the next best thing with our June series of surfer films. The film series Surf’s Up! screens on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

Come join us for thirty minutes of fun stories, songs, and learning activities!

Learn more about getting around on your computer in this class, which will offer insights into hardware and software components and their uses. Call 816-701-3481 to register, or click here.

Pulp painting illustrations, and rhyming text spotlight the underground world of burrowing, tunneling, and digging animals. Includes "Creature identification identification" page.
Do you ever wonder what creatures live under the dirt beneath your feet? Come down, way down, and explore....

Come join us for a fun storytime as we dig into summer reading - including books, songs, activities, and a short movie.

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