All Events & Activities: anytime, any location, kids

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

Old Mother Hubbard loves her dog, and he loves her. In this comic poem, written in 1805, Old Mother Hubbard is always looking out for her best friend and in return he is dancing and spinning and sitting and standing, all to the delight of Old Mother Hubbard. In a quaint old cottage, the comedy of a dog and his master opens and unfolds to delight and captivate in this story of this good old lady and her funny dog.

Preschool age kids (3-5) will enjoy stories, songs, and art in this storytime.

Old Mother Hubbard loves her dog, and he loves her. In this comic poem, written in 1805, Old Mother Hubbard is always looking out for her best friend and in return he is dancing and spinning and sitting and standing all to the delight of Old Mother Hubbard. In a quaint old cottage the comedy of a dog and his master opens and unfolds to delight and captivate the story of this good old lady and her funny dog.

Paul Mesner Puppets celebrates 25 years of outstanding puppet shows with a presentation of “The Comical Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard.”

Appropriate for all ages.

Movie Series: Based on the Book by the Same Name
Alice in Wonderland

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.

Grrrrrrrrrr! The Super Hungry Dinosaur has come to eat Hal's parents and his dog, Billy. But not if Hal has anything to say about it! (He loves his family too much to let them get eaten.) Can Hal calm the Super Hungry Dinosaur's tantrum before it's too late?

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.

Visit a small part of the Kansas City Zoo at the library! Designed to reach all ages, our 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.