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This page shows all events and activities, in all branches, for kids and teens. The most current events and activities display at the top.

To see events and activities for kids or teens, by location and date, use the "Check out Library events" dropdown menus to the left.

Thursday, July 11, 2013
2:00pm @ Waldo Branch

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.

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

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.

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Friday, July 12, 2013
10:30am @ Plaza Branch

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

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Friday, July 12, 2013
5:00pm @ Plaza Branch

Looking for the perfect card to complete your deck? Stop by the plaza library and trade then stay to put your best deck to the test!

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Saturday, July 13, 2013
12:00pm

Watch movies, play games, talk about books, manga video games and help plan library events while having lots of fun.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

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

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Monday, July 15, 2013

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.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

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?

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:00am @ Westport Branch

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.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
1:00pm @ Plaza Branch

Learn to sew by hand and by machine. Four projects are available; Pin cushin, Book Bag, Apron, and cat pillow. Sign up is required, with a maximum of 14 teens per class. Call the Plaza branch at 816-701-3481.

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