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Book Group: The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

Mon, May 20 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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Kids STEAM

Mon, May 20 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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Microsoft Excel: Part Three

Mon, May 20 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kearney Community Room

Registration Required

Explore even more Microsoft Excel® skills including additional functions, the Insert Function Wizard, managing large amounts of data, and basic spreadsheet printing.

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Kids Book Group: Wings of Fire by Tui Sutherland

Mon, May 20 2024

3:00pm - 4:00pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Kids Book Group introduces children to the idea of reading for fun with their community. This month we will discuss Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui Sutherland.

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Teen Games: Role-Playing Games

Mon, May 20 2024

3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Independence Basement

Full (waiting list)

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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Adult Game Night

Mon, May 20 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Claycomo 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: Flying Solo by Linda Holmes

Mon, May 20 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Camden Point Programming Space

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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Canva Lab

Mon, May 20 2024

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodneath Computer Lab

Square One Event

Registration Required

Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! We know that not all business owners are also graphic designers, so we want to help you get started using this amazing tool.

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Ingles Para Principiantes En Persona: Beginners English In person

Mon, May 20 2024

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Green Hills Storytime Room

Registration Required

Join the beginner's English class for non-English speakers. We will review basic grammar rules and learn through conversation.

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Kids STEAM: Brick Building

Mon, May 20 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Antioch Community Room 1

Registration Required

Love building and creating with bricks, gears, and other interlocking parts?

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Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup

Mon, May 20 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

Gary Jenkins tells the story of how President Harry Truman asked James Pendergast to stop local Fifth District congressman Roger Slaughter from being reelected.

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Starting to Tell Stories

Mon, May 20 2024

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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Tech Talk

Mon, May 20 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grandview Community Room

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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The Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box

Mon, May 20 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Raytown Outside

Registration Required

Join the Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box for an outdoor concert full of sights and sounds for the whole family. Bringing blankets or chairs is highly recommended.

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Play and Learn

Tue, May 21 2024

10:30am - 11:00am

Grain Valley Community Room

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

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Book Group: Fly Girl by Ann Hood and Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian

Tue, May 21 2024

11:00am - 12:00pm

Antioch 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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Play and Learn

Tue, May 21 2024

11:00am - 11:30am

Grandview Community Room

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

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Career Planning in Five Steps: Your Quick Guide to Success (Hybrid)

Tue, May 21 2024

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Green Hills Community Room 1

Square One Event

Registration Required

Are you ready to take charge of your career path? Join our Career Planning in Five Steps workshop for a concise and interactive journey to a brighter professional future.

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Computer Basics: Getting Started

Tue, May 21 2024

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

Registration Required

This hands-on program introduces you to the basic features of a Windows computer and how to use them. Laptops will be provided.

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Computer Basics: Navigating

Tue, May 21 2024

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Blue Ridge Community Room

Registration Required

Learn how to find apps and organize files on a Windows computer. Laptops will be provided.

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Kids Games

Tue, May 21 2024

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Red Bridge Community Room

Registration Required

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

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Mobile Device Accessibility: Features and Apps

Tue, May 21 2024

4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Learn about creative and innovative ways to make mobile technology accessible. Discover mobile apps, techniques, and settings for your phone or tablet that can help enhance your technology experience.

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

Tue, May 21 2024

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Antioch Community Room 1

Registration Required

Join the beginner's English class for non-English speakers. We will review basic grammar rules and learn through conversation using different themes and games.

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Ingles Para Principiantes En Persona: Beginners English In person

Tue, May 21 2024

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Green Hills Storytime Room

Registration Required

Join the beginner's English class for non-English speakers. We will review basic grammar rules and learn through conversation.

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Jazz Up Your Picnic

Tue, May 21 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen

Full (waiting list)

Summer is the perfect time to dine outdoors, whether grilling on the patio or picnicking in the park.

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Tiny Art Show

Tue, May 21 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lone Jack Programming Space

Registration Required

Hey, adults! Show off your artistic talents and be a part of our Tiny Art Show! Join us to release your inner artist and create your masterpiece.

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Book Group: Down the River Unto the Sea by Walter Mosley

Tue, May 21 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Raytown 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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Fact, Fiction, Film: Crime

Tue, May 21 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Blue Springs South 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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Hummingbirds 101 (Zoom)

Tue, May 21 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

The ruby-throated hummingbird is one of Missouri’s most intriguing birds! Learn how to attract these summer visitors to your yard or garden.

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Incredible Women Book Discussion Series Two: Brave the Wild River by Melissa L. Sevigny

Tue, May 21 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kearney 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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