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Census Records Research (Hybrid)

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

The U.S. Federal Census is a great place to start tracing your ancestors. Learn what census years are available, the information each contains, and how to access them.

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Family Book Group: Anansi and the Golden Pot by Taiye Selasi

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Platte City Community Room

Registration Required

Family Book Groups explore stories through reading, discussions, games, and activities that bring books to life.

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Five Steps to a Successful Garden

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1

Registration Required

Join garden coach Myriam Totta to learn gardening basics. She will cover the five steps every gardener needs to create a beautiful and productive garden.

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Hang Loose with Mother Goose

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Oak Community Room

Registration Required

Meet Mother Goose’s son, Jack, and learn all about his candle jumping and tumbling, crown cracking adventures through rhymes and songs. See Jack and Mother Goose come alive right before your eyes!

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Story Swap (Hybrid)

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Story Center Programming Room

Story Center Event

Registration Required

This open-mic storytelling event is open to anyone! Put your name in the hat for a chance to share a seven-minute story, or just come to enjoy the show.

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Teen Games

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodneath Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Play card and board games at the Library. There are options for everyone. Play as a team or get competitive one-on-one.

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Teens Create Art

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Oak Grove Community Room

Canceled

Let’s create! The Library will have the supplies; you just have to bring the ideas. Learn a new skill and make something new. Registration required. Space limited.

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The Coterie Presents Introduction to Acting with Reader's Theatre

Thu, Apr 18 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

East Lee's Summit Community Room

Registration Required

Have you ever wanted to try performing on the stage? Join a professional teaching artist from the Coterie Theatre for a reader’s theatre workshop, ending in the performance of a traditional folktale.

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Book Group: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

Thu, Apr 18 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Parkville Community Room

We look forward to seeing you at our book group! Titles are typically available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.

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Book Group: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow

Thu, Apr 18 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

South Independence Community Room

We look forward to seeing you at our book group! Titles are typically available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.

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Conversation English Classes (Branch Led)

Thu, Apr 18 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grandview

Canceled

Esta clase está diseñada para desarrollar sus habilidades de hablar ingles mas fluido, y mantener conversación directa con nativo hablantes de inglés.

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In the Scone Zone (Zoom)

Thu, Apr 18 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Join Father Dominic (the Bread Monk) as he recounts the history of scones' popularity and shares his favorite recipes from his latest cookbook "Breakfast Breads and Sweet Treats." Program registration

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Incredible Women Book Discussion Series One: Starstruck by Sarafina El-Badry Nance

Thu, Apr 18 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Smithville Community Room

Registration Required

The Incredible Women series highlights historical and current women’s lived experiences! This limited series will have discussion dates for the months of March, April and May.

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Babies Who Build

Fri, Apr 19 2024

9:15am - 10:15am

Colbern Road Community Room 1 and 2

Play is a great way to develop early literacy skills for writing and imagining. Create lasting memories with your young architect as they enjoy building with different blocks.

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Baby Prom

Fri, Apr 19 2024

10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Families of children ages birth to 2 years are invited to Baby Prom at the Library.

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Mad Science Presents Shapes and Structures

Fri, Apr 19 2024

10:00am - 10:45am

Lee's Summit Community Room 1 and 2

Full (waiting list)

Come discover different shapes and structures, and see how they make up your world. This program is recommended for ages 4 to 6. Please register participating children only.

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Play and Learn

Fri, Apr 19 2024

10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Springs South Community Room

Enjoy a special preschool playtime that is designed to stimulate young minds and strengthen early literacy skills.

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Play and Learn

Fri, Apr 19 2024

10:00am - 11:00am

Red Bridge Community Room

Enjoy a special preschool playtime that is designed to stimulate young minds and strengthen early literacy skills.

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Storytime

Fri, Apr 19 2024

10:15am - 11:15am

Green Hills Storytime Room

Registration Required

Stuffed animal friends had the run of the Library for a night. What kind of adventures or mischief did they get up to?

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Screen Mirroring with iPhone (MCPL360)

Fri, Apr 19 2024

1:00pm - 1:15pm Central

Virtual Event

Want to share what you are watching on a larger screen? Learn how to cast your iPhone's screen to a Smart TV or projector.

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Incredible Women Book Discussion Series Two: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Fri, Apr 19 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lone Jack Programming Space

Registration Required

The Incredible Women series highlights historical and current women’s lived experiences! This limited series will have discussion dates for the months of March, April and May.

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Kids Create Art: Spring Crafts

Fri, Apr 19 2024

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Claycomo Community Room

Registration Required

Hop on down to the library and create crafts to celebrate Spring! Please register participating children only.

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Author Read Aloud: The Search for Your Best Furever Friend by Julie Snodgrass

Sat, Apr 20 2024

10:30am - 11:00am

Woodneath Community Room 1 and 2

Full (waiting list)

Join author Julie Snodgrass and illustrator Rob Peters as they discover what makes someone a best friend. Participants are invited to view the accompanying Storywalk after the program.

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Ingles Para Principiantes (In Person) Beginners English (In person)

Sat, Apr 20 2024

10:30am - 12:00pm

Grandview

Registration Required

Únase a las clases de principiantes para aprender cómo comunicarse en lugares sociales, en la escuela, su trabajo, o durante casos de emergencia.

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Mad Science Presents the Realm of Insects

Sat, Apr 20 2024

10:30am - 11:30am

Raytown Community Room

Registration Required

Welcome to the realm of insects! Learn about their fabulous flying abilities, their unique eyesight, and the way they defend themselves against predators.

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Read to a Pet

Sat, Apr 20 2024

10:30am - 11:30am

Grain Valley Community Room

Full (waiting list)

Read to some very good listeners--registered therapy pets. These special animals will be available for 10-minute sessions to help children improve their reading skills and build self-confidence.

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Teen Hangout: Unleash Your Creativity

Sat, Apr 20 2024

11:00am - 1:00pm

Red Bridge Community Room

Registration Required

At this event, teens will have a blast exploring their artistic side in a wide variety of ways. Join us as we unleash creativity at the Library!

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Basic Yoga

Sat, Apr 20 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Red Bridge Community Room

Registration Required

Join this three-week restorative yoga class to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel.

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Eggs and Omelets Made Easy

Sat, Apr 20 2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen

Full (waiting list)

From over-easy to scrambled, hard-boiled to fluffy omelets learn different egg cooking techniques and omelet filling options with the Culinary Center.

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German Special Interest Group

Sat, Apr 20 2024

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

The German Special Interest Group presents and preserves genealogical information about the German regions, traces German ancestors, and fosters a better understanding of the lives they led.

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