2025 Holidays

The Plaza Lights Painting

Sat, Dec 6 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm
Kearney Community Room
Full (waiting list)
See the magic of the Kansas City Plaza while painting this scene full of nostalgia, warmth, and holiday sparkle! Create a simple, yet stunning, painting inspired by KC’s most picturesque winter scene.
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The Plaza Lights Painting

Sat, Dec 6 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Smithville Community Room
Full (waiting list)
See the magic of the Kansas City Plaza while painting this scene full of nostalgia, warmth, and holiday sparkle! Create a simple, yet stunning, painting inspired by KC’s most picturesque winter scene.
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Mrs. Claus Tells It All

Mon, Dec 8 2025
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Antioch Community Room 1
Registration Required
Mrs. Claus tells all of Santa’s best-kept secrets. Hear about the time Santa got stuck in a chimney, learn what Santa's favorite cookie is, and get all the best North Pole gossip.
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Tin Ornaments

Mon, Dec 8 2025
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buckner Programming Space
Full (waiting list)
Learn the art of tin tooling with artist Angela Rangel. You’ll create your own tin ornaments from an array of designs in this hands-on program.
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Mrs. Claus Tells It All

Thu, Dec 11 2025
10:00am - 11:00am
Buckner Programming Space
Registration Required
Mrs. Claus tells all of Santa’s best-kept secrets. Hear about the time Santa got stuck in a chimney, learn what Santa's favorite cookie is, and get all the best North Pole gossip.
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Mrs. Claus Tells It All

Sat, Dec 13 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Community Room
Registration Required
Mrs. Claus tells all of Santa’s best-kept secrets. Hear about the time Santa got stuck in a chimney, learn what Santa's favorite cookie is, and get all the best North Pole gossip.
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Tin Ornaments

Sat, Dec 13 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
Antioch Community Room 1
Full (waiting list)
Learn the art of tin tooling with artist Angela Rangel. You’ll create your own tin ornaments from an array of designs in this hands-on program.
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Tin Ornaments

Mon, Dec 15 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Community Room
Full (waiting list)
Learn the art of tin tooling with artist Angela Rangel. You’ll create your own tin ornaments from an array of designs in this hands-on program.
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Storytime with Santa

Tue, Dec 16 2025
9:30am - 10:00am
North Oak Community Room
Registration Required
Santa is making a special trip to the Library to read a story and spread holiday cheer. After the story, children are welcome to visit with Santa to tell him what they want for Christmas.
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Tin Ornaments

Tue, Dec 16 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Withers Community Room
Full (waiting list)
Learn the art of tin tooling with artist Angela Rangel. You’ll create your own tin ornaments from an array of designs in this hands-on program.
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How the Grinch Stole Storytime

Wed, Dec 17 2025
10:00am - 10:30am
Kearney Community Room
Registration Required
The Grinch is coming to the library to spread holiday cheer! After storytime, the Grinch will visit with everyone and be available for photo opportunities. Please register participating children only.
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The Holidays Unwrapped (Zoom)

Thu, Dec 18 2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm Central
MCPL Online
Explore the fascinating history behind the four main holidays of December--The Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa -- with Dr. William Thierfelder.
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A Visit with Santa Claus

Mon, Dec 22 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Raytown Community Room
Registration Required
Get in the Christmas spirit with a story from Santa, and make a simple craft to take home. An adult must accompany each child and may take photos of their child with Santa.
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Storytime with Santa

Mon, Dec 22 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parkville Community Room
Full (waiting list)
Santa is making a special trip to the Library to read a story and spread holiday cheer. After the story, children are welcome to visit with Santa to tell him what they want for Christmas.
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