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Learn from Lisa Overholser, the Field Specialist in Community Development for MU Extension, about matching venues, gigs, and audiences to your storytelling content and style.

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Tween Book Group: White Bird by R.J. Palacio

Thu, Jun 1 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grandview Community Room

Registration Required

Join us for a discussion of tween reads. This month we will be discussing White Bird by R.J. Palacio. Discussion and activities will focus on kindness, courage, and being true to who you are.

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Book Group: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Thu, Jun 1 2023

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: Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth

Thu, Jun 1 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Antioch Community Room 1

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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Mood and Food (Zoom) (Rescheduled from 5/9/23)

Thu, Jun 1 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

What we eat can affect how we feel and vice versa. Depression and eating habits go hand in hand, so come learn ways to help you take control.

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Storytime for Families: Bedtime Storytime

Thu, Jun 1 2023

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Colbern Road Storytime Room

Put on your PJs and enjoy a family storytime at the Library. We’ll sing songs, play with bubbles, and share a bedtime story.

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Kids Tabletop Games

Fri, Jun 2 2023

9:00am - 10:00am

Camden Point Programming Space

Full (waiting list)

We invite kids to join the Library for card and board games. There are options for everyone!

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Book Group: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Fri, Jun 2 2023

10:00am - 11:00am

Platte City 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: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert

Fri, Jun 2 2023

10:00am - 11:00am

Kearney 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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Horse Hooves in the Grass (at the Library)

Fri, Jun 2 2023

10:00am - 11:00am

Claycomo Outside

Full (waiting list)

Who said horses can’t visit the Library? Come to the Library to meet, groom, and pet a beautiful horse. Then learn about horse care, horse safety, and much more.

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Piglets and Chickens and Bears--Oh My!

Fri, Jun 2 2023

10:00am - 10:45am

Dearborn Programming Space

Registration Required

Join a troupe of funny and fascinating animal puppets that put a new twist on some favorite traditional tales and bring some new and unique stories to the stage.

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Play and Learn

Fri, Jun 2 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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Summer Library Program Kick-Off: All Together Now

Fri, Jun 2 2023

10:00am - 11:30am

Oak Grove

Come one, come all to the Library for the 2023 Summer Library Program! This kick-off event is full of activities, games, and crafts the whole family will enjoy.

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Kids Tabletop Games

Fri, Jun 2 2023

10:30am - 11:30am

Camden Point Programming Space

Registration Required

We invite kids to join the Library for card and board games. There are options for everyone!

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Tech Talk

Fri, Jun 2 2023

10:30am - 11:30am

Green Hills Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Whether you are a first-time computer user or have had lots of experience, there are always questions waiting to be asked about technology.

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Summer Library Program Kick-Off: All Together Now

Fri, Jun 2 2023

11:00am - 12:30pm

Parkville Community Room

Come one, come all to the Library for the 2023 Summer Library Program! This kick-off event is full of activities, games, and crafts the whole family will enjoy.

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Fun with Ozobots

Fri, Jun 2 2023

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Blue Ridge Community Room

Registration Required

Ozobots are small robots that offer a fun, simple introduction to coding. Learn how to draw color-coded guide and command lines to make the Ozobot navigate a maze you create.

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Teen Games

Fri, Jun 2 2023

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Camden Point Programming Space

Full (waiting list)

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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WordPress Start to Finish: Part 5 (MCPL360)

Fri, Jun 2 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 explore adding various communication options to the site.

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Book Speed Dating

Fri, Jun 2 2023

2:00pm - 3:30pm

South Independence Community Room

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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Teen Games

Fri, Jun 2 2023

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Camden Point Programming Space

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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Summer Library Program Kick-Off: All Together Now

Fri, Jun 2 2023

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lee's Summit

Come one, come all to the Library for the 2023 Summer Library Program! This kick-off event is full of activities, games, and crafts the whole family will enjoy.

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Read and Feed

Fri, Jun 2 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, Jun 2 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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Summer Library Program Kick-Off: All Together Now (at Waterfall Park)

Sat, Jun 3 2023

10:00am - 11:30am

4501 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055

Come one, come all to the Library for the 2023 Summer Library Program! This kick-off event is full of activities, games, and crafts the whole family will enjoy.

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Summer Library Program Kick-Off: All Together Now (at Waterfall Park)

Sat, Jun 3 2023

10:00am - 11:30am

4501 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055

Come one, come all to the Library for the 2023 Summer Library Program! This kick-off event is full of activities, games, and crafts the whole family will enjoy.

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