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Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

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Archiver: How Missouri History Sounded

Archiver: How Missouri History Sounded

Listen and discuss a podcast showcasing Kansas City regional stories as originally broadcast by KMBC radio in the mid-20th century and now archived in the Marr Sound Archives at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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Make An Infinity Scarf

Make An Infinity Scarf

Learn a quick and easy way to make an infinity scarf out of 3/8 yard of "snuggle" type fabric. A supply list is available at the branch.

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Oliver Twist-LIVE!

Oliver Twist-LIVE!

Experience the tale of orphan Oliver Twist and his struggle to overcome hardships and danger in Victorian London in this two-person stage production of the Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

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A Christmas Carol-LIVE!

A Christmas Carol-LIVE!

Join Hampstead Stage for this classic holiday tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and the four ghosts who teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

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Guess Who's Behind the Music Stand?

Guess Who's Behind the Music Stand?

J to the A to the double ZZ! Storyteller Jazzy K reveals the identities of four mystery jazz masters--a vocalist, saxophonist, trumpeter, and pianist in a "jazzy" conversation full of fascinating tales and b-flat fun.

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Dino O'Dell's Happy Birthday, Marty!

Mon, Nov 18 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lee's Summit
Registration Required
It’s Marty’s birthday and Dino O’Dell is throwing a party. Join the fun as Dino and Marty celebrate together with singing and dancing.
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Winter Birding 101

Wed, Nov 20 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Farview Programming Space
Registration Required
Winter is a great time to explore nature through birding. Discover which birds make Missouri their winter home, learn how to identify them, and create a feeder for birds to enjoy.
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A Christmas Carol-LIVE!

Mon, Nov 25 2019
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Smithville Community Room
Registration Required
Join Hampstead Stage for this classic holiday tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and the four ghosts who teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
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Jim "Two Crows" Wallen Presents: A Visit with Santa Claus

Mon, Dec 2 2019
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Weston Programming Space
Registration Required
Get in the Christmas spirit with a story from Santa, and make a simple craft to take home. Parents and grandparents, don't forget your cameras. An adult must accompany each child.
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Night Before Christmas Carol

Mon, Dec 2 2019
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Colbern Road Programming Space
Registration Required
Join Charles Dickens in his study for a very special night as he creates his holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol." Join David zum Brunnen as he portrays the story’s 17 characters as well as Charles Di
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Western "U" Commencement

Wed, Dec 4 2019
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room
Registration Required
Join storyteller Brother John for the story of Western University, the first historically black college west of the Mississippi River, and its impressive list of alumni, from Broadway stars to esteeme
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Winter Jamboree

Sat, Dec 7 2019
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Grandview Programming Space
Registration Required
Join storyteller Jo Ho on a trip across a winter wonderland of imagination for fun, frosty tales of building a snow family, ice skating, and sledding, while close by some creatures sleep away.
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