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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.
Friday, June 21, 2013
6:30pm
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.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Watch movies, play games, talk about books, manga video games and help plan library events while having lots of fun.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Movie Series: Based on the Book by the Same Name
The Fantastic Mr. Fox
Monday, June 24, 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.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
A boy extols the various characteristics of bugs, all of whom he loves. Come explore the amazing world of bugs! The friendly bugs that crawl all over these pages include hungry caterpillars, busy ants, and graceful dragonflies. Which one is your favorite?
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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 three animal ambassadors and touchable animal artifacts, audience members will get an up close opportunity to experience animals in new and memorable ways.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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.
Tuesday, June 25, 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.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Join us for our monthly book club meeting and bring any book that you have read recently! We have free snacks, and copies of the current month’s book are available at the desk.
We want to know what you are reading!
See Megan for details.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Have questions about chess or just want to play? An experienced chess player will be available to play or answer your questions.
