Events: anytime, any location, all ages

The Magic of Reading with Curtis Hed. Curtis's show includes magic, comedy, some juggling, and Duo the Dove. As for the show itself, it's one of those rare presentations that is as enjoyable for the adults as it is for the kids. Like one of those good kid movies where the kids enjoy the show on one level and the adults on another, only unlike a kid's movie it's live and it doesn't have a chase scene, a bad guy, or a talking donkey.

Curtis's show includes Magic, Comedy, some Juggling, and Duo the Dove. As for the show itself, it's one of those rare presentations that is as enjoyable for the adults as it is for the kids. Like one of those good kid movies where the kids enjoy the show on one level and the adults on another, only unlike a kid's movie, it's live and doesn't have chase scenes, a bad guy, or a talking donkey.

Residents are invited to participate in a public information session about current and future environmental testing related to the former Hardesty Federal Complex, located at 607 Hardesty Avenue. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has conducted environmental testing and studies of the complex and surrounding area in an effort to put in place plans to ensure the health and environment of all who live and work in the community.

We encourage you to attend the public information session to learn more about the facility and past, present and future testing.

The Kansas City Public Library hosts Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper and captain Jimmy Nielsen for the launch of his new memoir Welcome to the Blue Heaven.

Nielsen was once scouted by Manchester United and a host of other leading European clubs, but his career was derailed by a gambling habit that earned him the nickname “Casino Jimmy.” He managed to piece his life back together and started a record 398 games for Aalborg, the team he supported as a boy; but he was ready for a change and contemplating retirement when he received a call from Kansas City in 2010 to play for a team that he did know existed until that very moment.

Magician Curtis Hed will once again be presenting his Magic of Reading Show in conjunction with the Kansas City Public Libraries summer reading program.

Curtis’s show includes Magic, Comedy, some Juggle, and Duo the Dove. As for the show itself, it’s one of those rare presentations that is as enjoyable for the adults as it is for the kids. Like one of those good kid movies where the kids enjoy the show on one level and the adults on another, only unlike kid’s movie it’s live and it doesn’t have chase scene, a bad guy, or a talking donkey. 

Trying to get your child more excited about reading? Friday Night Family Fun might be able to help.

Curtis Hed uses humor, magic, juggling, and audience participation to share the importance of reading and the ways libraries have played an important part in his life.

Appropriate for all ages.

Kansas City digs Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove. Come sing, dance and play in the band during this high-energy, interactive show that will get the whole family rockin.' Check out Jim's music and videos at www.jimcosgrove.com

Music from India. American gospel. The traditional Chinese Lion Dance. These are some of the ways in which different faiths and cultures manifest their deepest-held beliefs and customs through the arts.

Midsummer’s Light offers an afternoon of music, dance, and storytelling designed to build an awareness of various faith traditions and their commonalities, and to provide a colorful, dynamic, and moving experience.

Long viewed as unjust and mercenary, the Mexican-American War allowed the U.S. to seize control of vast expanses of the Southwest, paved the way for the Civil War, and led to the political rise of Abraham Lincoln.

Historian Amy S. Greenberg discusses her book A Wicked War and its cast of colorful characters: James K. Polk, the dour president committed to territorial expansion; Henry Clay, the aging statesman with one last great speech up his sleeve; and Lincoln’s archrival John Hardin, to name just a few.

Designed to reach all ages, Kansas City Zoo Educators will share information about the animal kingdom and the Zoo in an effort to create a positive connection between your audience and wildlife. Presented with 3 animal ambassadors and touchable animal artifacts, audience members will get an up close opportunity to experience animals in new and memorable ways.