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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.

Paul Newman was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of an alcoholic ambulance chaser who finds redemption in a malpractice lawsuit against a major hospital. With Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, and James Mason. This title is recommended for adult audiences only. MPAA rating: R. 129 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.

Following the devastating 1951 flood, Hallmark Cards founder Joyce C. Hall commissioned artist Norman Rockwell to capture Kansas City’s spirit to rebuild on canvas. His words to the artist: “Paint a picture of the Kansas City Spirit that will forever symbolize that thing in good men’s hearts that makes them put service above self and accomplish the impossible.”

Bruce Mathews examines the inspiration for that painting – which now hangs in City Hall – and discusses stories of civic spirit from his book The Kansas City Spirit: Stories of Service Above Self.

As the Kansas City Board of Trade prepares to move to Chicago, its CEO Michael Braude traces the history, development, and economic impact of the 157-year-old futures exchange specializing in hard red winter wheat. It was said that more money changed hands at the Board of Trade than anywhere else in the Missouri Valley region. Braude joined the Board of Trade in the 1980s. He is a longtime civic leader and columnist for the Kansas City Business Journal.

Movie Series: Based on the Book by the Same Name
Gnomeo and Juliet

Games, games and more games! Grab some friends and challenge them to some after-school gaming fun on our XBOX 360 and Wii Systems. We provide some games, but feel free to bring yours to get a battle going with your friends.

June is a great time to come to Westport Library and learn the craft of quilting. The basics are covered and some fabric is available to make a colorful pieced quilt. Also, if you have a quilt already started, you are welcome to come to class and finish the project.

Surfers rob banks to finance their travels to find big waves. Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty) directs Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey. This title is recommended for adult audiences only. MPAA rating: R. 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!