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The Story Center Speaker Series: William Kent Krueger

The Story Center Speaker Series: William Kent Krueger

Join New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills on October 1 for a discussion of his continuation of the Mitch Rapp series started by Vince Flynn.

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Halloween at the Library

Halloween at the Library

Enjoy the wide variety of Halloween programs for children, teens, adults, and families taking place at the Library this month.

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Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, from September 23 - 29!

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Pink Party

Pink Party

Discover ways to help yourself and others with breast cancer at our annual Pink Party celebrations in October.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library!

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Featured Events

Beginning Paranormal Research for Teens

Tue, Oct 2 2018
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Liberty Programming Room
Registration Required
Do you think you may have had a paranormal experience? Are you interested in haunted places? Learn the basics of ghost hunting and paranormal investigations from experienced researcher Becky Ray.
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A Fiesta to Die For!

Sat, Oct 6 2018
10:30am - 11:30am
Grandview Programming Space
Registration Required
All over Latin America, people throw parties to celebrate their family members who have passed. Learn how different Latin American cultures honor their departed loved ones with food, music, and art.
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Flour Power: The History of the Tortilla (Program Has Changed to Flour Power: A Kid's History of the Tortilla)

Tue, Oct 9 2018
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverside
The flour tortilla that wraps your favorite burrito has a rich and complicated history.
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Snakes Alive!

Sat, Oct 13 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Independence Community Room
Registration Required
Love them or fear them, most everyone is fascinated by snakes. Explore the myths, and discover the truth about our slithery friends. Meet a few live snakes in a safe, hands-on manner.
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