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Kansas City Ghost Stories

Sat, Oct 7 2023

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Registration Required

Join paranormal researcher and investigator Becky Ray for stories of ghosts and paranormal mysteries featuring some well-known, and not-so-well-known, houses throughout Kansas City.

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Starry Starry Night

Sat, Oct 7 2023

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lone Jack Programming Space

Registration Required

Explore the stories behind the stars with wacky Professor Van Gogh Go and StoneLion Puppet Theatre. Discover how Cygnus the Swan realizes his dreams of flying with help from his friends.

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All Aboard the Orphan Train!

Sun, Oct 8 2023

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Midwest Genealogy Center

Between 1854-1929, 250,000 children found homes out west on orphan trains.

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Healthy Caribbean Cooking

Sun, Oct 8 2023

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen

Full (waiting list)

Discover tasty Caribbean cuisine that is healthy too. In this interactive demonstration, you will learn how to make traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito.

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Ingles Para Principiantes (Zoom) Beginners English (Zoom)

Mon, Oct 9 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 Families

Mon, Oct 9 2023

9:30am - 9:55am

Woodneath Storytime Barn

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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Storytime for Toddlers

Mon, Oct 9 2023

9:30am - 9:55am

North Oak Community Room

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

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All Aboard the Orphan Train!

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:00am - 8:00pm

Midwest Genealogy Center

Between 1854-1929, 250,000 children found homes out west on orphan trains.

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Storytime for Babies

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:00am - 10:20am

Antioch 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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Storytime for Families

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:00am - 10:25am

Red Bridge Community Room

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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Storytime for Families

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:00am - 10:25am

East Lee's Summit Community Room

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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Storytime for Families

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:00am - 10:25am

Blue Springs South Community Room

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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Storytime for Families

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:00am - 10:25am

South Independence Community Room

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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Storytime for Toddlers

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:00am - 10:25am

Colbern Road Storytime Room

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

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Beginning Genealogy (Hybrid)

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:30am - 11:30am

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

Learn the fundamentals of beginning a genealogical research project. We will discuss organization, census information, vital records, and where to look for information.

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Storytime for Families

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:30am - 10:55am

Woodneath Storytime Barn

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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Storytime for Toddlers

Mon, Oct 9 2023

10:30am - 10:55am

North Oak Community Room

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

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Storytime for Toddlers

Mon, Oct 9 2023

11:00am - 11:25am

Colbern Road Storytime Room

Share a fun, interactive journey with your toddler that will engage and encourage next steps into early reading. Designed for toddlers 18-36 months old and caregivers.

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Teen STEAM

Mon, Oct 9 2023

1:00pm - 2:00pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Join the Library for hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math games, activities, and more.

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Book Group: The Escape Room by Megan Goldin

Mon, Oct 9 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Oak 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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Starry Starry Night

Mon, Oct 9 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Antioch Community Room 1

Registration Required

Explore the stories behind the stars with wacky Professor Van Gogh Go and StoneLion Puppet Theatre. Discover how Cygnus the Swan realizes his dreams of flying with help from his friends.

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Teen Games: Chess & Cards

Mon, Oct 9 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Independence Basement

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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Libby: Accessing eBooks and More

Mon, Oct 9 2023

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Colbern Road Storytime Room

Registration Required

Learn how to check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines using the Libby app and website.

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Kids STEAM

Mon, Oct 9 2023

3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Independence Children's Community Room

Registration Required

Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the Library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun. Please register participating children only.

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Not Quite Cable

Mon, Oct 9 2023

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Red Bridge Community Room

Registration Required

Tired of having hundreds of channels and only watching three? Find out how to use your internet connection to stream movies and TV.

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Read and Feed

Mon, Oct 9 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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Kids STEAM

Mon, Oct 9 2023

4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the Library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun. Please register participating children only.

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Sensory Sensitive Storytime

Mon, Oct 9 2023

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Green Hills Storytime Room

Registration Required

This storytime is a celebration of all children’s differing abilities.

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Storytime for Families

Mon, Oct 9 2023

4:00pm - 4:25pm

Lone Jack 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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Teen Book Group: Graphic Novels

Mon, Oct 9 2023

4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Independence Basement

Registration Required

Are graphic novels your favorite? Are you always looking for a new one to read? Join the Library and other Teen readers at this Graphic Novel Book Group!

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