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Ingles Intermediario-Intermediate English (Zoom)

Wed, May 8 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Branch

Full (waiting list)

Aprenda cómo comunicarse en lugares sociales, en la escuela, su trabajo, o durante casos de emergencia con maestros de inglés con años de experiencia. Regístrense con un email.

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Mini Macrame Plant Hanger

Wed, May 8 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Grandview Community Room

Full (waiting list)

Celebrate the start of garden season by creating a mini macrame plant hanger.

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Book Group: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey

Wed, May 8 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Blue Springs North 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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Spring Sweets (Zoom)

Wed, May 8 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Whether infused with floral flavor or packed with refreshing brightness, spring treats take on a flavor that matches the season.

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Teens Create: Zines

Wed, May 8 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Withers Community Room

Registration Required

Let’s create Zines! The Library will have the supplies, you just have to bring the ideas. Learn a new skill and make something new.

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Clases de Conversación en Ingles-English Conversation Classes

Thu, May 9 2024

9:00am - 10:30am Central

Virtual Event

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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Adult Game Night

Thu, May 9 2024

10:00am - 12:00pm

North Oak Community Room

Registration Required

Enjoy board games and meeting new people? Join us for a fun evening of gameplay and conversation! Come alone or bring a friend!

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Book Group: I Have a Question For You by Rebecca Makkai

Thu, May 9 2024

10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Ridge

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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Play and Learn

Thu, May 9 2024

10:30am - 11:30am

Excelsior Springs Community Room

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

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Resources for Business Owners and Career Seekers (Hybrid)

Thu, May 9 2024

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Colbern Road Community Room 1

Square One Event

Registration Required

It takes hard work to level up in your business or your career. Square One is here to help!

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thu, May 9 2024

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Grain Valley Community Room

The Library is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross to help ensure reliable blood inventories in our area and beyond.

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Book Group: The Last Mona Lisa by Jonathan Santlofer

Thu, May 9 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Green Hills Community Room 1

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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Virtual Book Group: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (Zoom)

Thu, May 9 2024

2:30pm - 3:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Come join the book discussion! We'll be talking about I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai.

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Operation Wildlife Presents: Don't Touch that Baby Animal

Thu, May 9 2024

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Withers Community Room

Registration Required

Learn the facts and the future of wild babies and birds. A live owl and taxidermy mounts will help illustrate the natural history of wild animals and why you "Don't Touch That Baby!"

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Play and Learn

Thu, May 9 2024

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Grandview Community Room

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

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Family Book Group: Izzy Paints by Tim Miller

Thu, May 9 2024

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Raytown Community Room

Registration Required

Family Book Groups explore stories through reading, discussions, games, and activities that bring books to life. Bring the family to read Izzy Paints and learn about art, supplies, and creation.

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Food Preservation 101: Freezing

Thu, May 9 2024

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen

Full (waiting list)

Saving your garden’s bounty is just one reason to preserve food at home.

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Teen Anime

Thu, May 9 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buckner Programming Space

Registration Required

Come to the Library for a celebration of all things anime. From Japanese culture and manga to cosplay and anime screenings, we'll explore it all.

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Teen Games: Role-Playing Games

Thu, May 9 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lone Jack Programming Space

Registration Required

Play tabletop role-playing games at the Library! From D&D to Fate, Starfinder to Lasers and Feelings, join us for a campaign-style gaming experience.

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Bringing Characters to Life (Zoom)

Thu, May 9 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm Central

Story Center Event

Virtual Event

Join storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung as we explore using your voice, body, gestures, and facial expressions to create memorable characters to help make your stories come alive.

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Fact, Fiction, Film: Crime

Thu, May 9 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Join us as we chat about crime in fiction, nonfiction, movies, and TV. Participants will have a chance to share their favorite crime books and movies with the group.

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How to Date Old Photographs (Hybrid)

Thu, May 9 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

Discover how to uncover clues to help determine when a photograph was taken. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously.

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Kids STEAM

Thu, May 9 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Oak Grove 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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Mini Macrame Plant Hanger

Thu, May 9 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Smithville Community Room

Full (waiting list)

Celebrate the start of garden season by creating a mini macrame plant hanger.

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Teen Games: Role-Playing Games

Thu, May 9 2024

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Blue Springs South Community Room

Registration Required

Play tabletop role-playing games at the Library! From D&D to Fate, Starfinder to Lasers and Feelings, join us for a campaign-style gaming experience.

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Teens Create Art

Thu, May 9 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodneath Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

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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Book Group: The Book Haters Book Club by Gretchen Anthony

Thu, May 9 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Lee's Summit 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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Conversacion en Ingles/English Corner

Thu, May 9 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grandview Community Room

Registration Required

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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Essential Oils: The Botanical Basics and Benefits (Zoom)

Thu, May 9 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Curious about essential oils and how to use them? Come learn the basics about how they are made and how they can improve your overall well-being.

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Incredible Women Book Discussion Series Three: In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl by Merilee Grindle

Thu, May 9 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Parkville 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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