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Missouri is famous for its wild mushrooms. Discover when and where to safely hunt for the most common types of mushrooms, including morels, with a Clay County naturalist.

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Backyard Habitat in an Egg Carton

Thu, Mar 30 2023

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kearney Community Room

Registration Required

Create your own ecosystem in an egg carton.

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Book Speed Dating

Thu, Mar 30 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Your perfect match awaits you -- book match, that is! Join us for this adults only event where Library staff share some of the Library's most desirable books.

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Mad Science Demonstrates Spin, Pop, Boom!

Thu, Mar 30 2023

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Oak Grove Community Room

Registration Required

Discover the amazing world of chemistry when Mad Science defies gravity with didgeridoo tubes, foaming hands, and steaming chemical reactions.

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Mad Science Presents Agent Undercover

Thu, Mar 30 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grandview Community Room

Registration Required

From high-tech to low-tech, see how gizmos and gadgets are put to use to keep a close eye (or ear) on your subjects.

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Starting to Tell Stories

Thu, Mar 30 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Story Center Programming Room

Story Center Event

Registration Required

You have a great story to tell, and the Library wants to help you tell it!

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Teen Yoga

Thu, Mar 30 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Independence Children's Community Room

Registration Required

Learn basic yoga poses in a fun, non-judgmental environment. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to try something new. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat.

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The Itty Bitty Monsters Show with Dinosaur O’Dell

Thu, Mar 30 2023

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Whether he’s fixing spaceships, swimming in peanut butter, or counting monsters, a Dino O’Dell show is always a fun, interactive journey.

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Kansas City Women of Independent Minds

Thu, Mar 30 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Meet women who were integral to Kansas City and Jackson County including Mme. Chouteau, Loula Long Combs, Lucile Bluford, and Mattie Rhodes. Follow local historian David W.

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Virtual Book Group: Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA by Amaryllis Fox (Zoom)

Thu, Mar 30 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA" by Amaryllis Fox.

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Grow A Reader Virtual Storytime (Zoom)

Fri, Mar 31 2023

10:00am - 10:20am Central

Virtual Event

Join Library staff for live Zoom virtual storytimes for your littles (and maybe for you too)! We will bring stories and songs directly to your home!

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Play and Learn

Fri, Mar 31 2023

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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Biz Action Plan Workshop: Week 4—Show Me the Money

Fri, Mar 31 2023

11:00am - 1:00pm

North Independence Community Room 1

Square One Event

Registration Required

In this five-week activity-based workshop, we will learn how to assess a business idea and will put together an action plan.

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WordPress Start to Finish: Part 2 (MCPL360)

Fri, Mar 31 2023

1:00pm - 1:15pm Central

Virtual Event

Let's build a website! This multipart series will illustrate how to create a website using the WordPress hosting site. In this video, we will add pages to our site. Registration is required.

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Read and Feed

Fri, Mar 31 2023

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Blue Ridge

MCPL is partnering with Harvesters to provide free meals to kids 18 and under. The meals are nutritious and shelf-stable

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Read and Feed

Fri, Mar 31 2023

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Grandview

MCPL is partnering with Harvesters to provide free meals to kids 18 and under. The meals are nutritious and shelf-stable

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Early Literacy Music and Movement

Sat, Apr 1 2023

10:30am - 11:00am

Woodneath Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Early Literacy Music and Movement encourages the development of early literacy skills through music, instrument play, and big body movement.

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Storytime for Families

Sat, Apr 1 2023

10:30am - 10:55am

Farview Programming Space

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

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Book Group: The Book Haters' Book Club by Gretchen Anthony

Sat, Apr 1 2023

11:00am - 12:00pm

Red Bridge Community Room

Registration Required

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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National Let's Laugh Day

Sat, Apr 1 2023

11:00am - 11:45am

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Calling all gigglers! After a long winter, this is the day we've been waiting for: National Let's Laugh Day.

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The Fun of Reading

Sat, Apr 1 2023

11:00am - 11:30am

Lee's Summit Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Join Reading Rita on a reading adventure, and learn how to have fun using your imagination.

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Finding Your Scottish Ancestors (Hybrid)

Sat, Apr 1 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

This class will provide you with the necessary tools to trace your Scottish ancestors.

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Royals Painting

Sat, Apr 1 2023

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Weston Programming Space

Registration Required

Kansas City is Crown Town! Celebrate the Royals with A to Z Artistry while creating a 9 x 12 painting inspired by our home team. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Teen Advisory Group

Sat, Apr 1 2023

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Interested in learning more about the Library? Want to help plan teen programs for your community? Join a Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and be a voice for teens at your local branch!

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Teen After-Hours: Relax and Regroup

Sat, Apr 1 2023

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Blue Springs North Community Room

Take a break at the Library! This Teen After-Hours event will feature a variety of activities designed to help you de-stress and unwind. This program is designed for teens 13 and older.

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Right On Time: A Tribute To John 'Buck' O'Neil

Sun, Apr 2 2023

2:00pm - 2:40pm

Woodneath Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Join storyteller Brother John as he portrays the legendary Baseball Hall of Famer John "Buck" O'Neil Jr.

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Ingles Para Principiantes (Zoom) Beginners English (Zoom)

Mon, Apr 3 2023

9:00am - 10:30am Central

Virtual Event

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

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Storytime for Babies

Mon, Apr 3 2023

9:15am - 9:35am

Colbern Road Storytime Room

Join us for a fun, engaging storytime for babies. Build a foundation through one-on-one interaction with a caregiver. Recommended for babies up to 18 months old and a caregiver.

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