2023 Winter Reading Challenge

Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Wed, Feb 1 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Laughter Yoga

Wed, Feb 1 2023

6:30pm - 7:00pm

East Lee's Summit Community Room

Full (waiting list)

Did you know laughter releases endorphins in the body, creating positive feelings of well-being? Tap into your inner child and embrace the silly in this yoga class.

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Winter Reading Challenge Film Series: Monty Python and the Holy Grail at B&B Theatres - Grain Valley Marketplace 8

Wed, Feb 1 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

1331 NE McQuerry Road, Grain Valley, MO

Registration Required

B&B Theatres and Mid-Continent Public Library are hosting a free humor film series at B&B Theatres Grain Valley Marketplace 8 (1331 NE McQuerry Road, Grain Valley, MO). Registration required.

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Winter Reading Challenge Film Series: Monty Python and the Holy Grail at B&B Theatres - Lee's Summit 16

Wed, Feb 1 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

1451 NE Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO

Full (waiting list)

B&B Theatres and Mid-Continent Public Library are hosting a free humor film series at B&B Theatres Lee's Summit 16 (1451 NE Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO). Registration required.

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Winter Reading Challenge Film Series: Monty Python and the Holy Grail at B&B Theatres - Liberty 12

Wed, Feb 1 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

1903 Victory Dr., Liberty, MO

Registration Required

B&B Theatres and Mid-Continent Public Library are hosting a free humor film series at B&B Theatres Liberty 12 (1903 Victory Dr., Liberty, MO). Registration required.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Wed, Feb 1 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Antioch Community Room 1

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Virtual Book Group: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Zoom)

Wed, Feb 1 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Thu, Feb 2 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Blue Springs South Community Room

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Book Group: The Best of Me by David Sedaris

Thu, Feb 2 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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Laughter Yoga

Tue, Feb 7 2023

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Did you know laughter releases endorphins in the body, creating positive feelings of well-being? Tap into your inner child and embrace the silly in this yoga class.

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Sitcom Spotlight: I Love Lucy (Zoom)

Tue, Feb 7 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

I Love Lucy was an iconic and groundbreaking sitcom that television pioneers brought to the screen. Join film historian Dr.

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Book Group: Dial "A" for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Wed, Feb 8 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

South Independence 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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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Thu, Feb 9 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Withers Community Room

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Mon, Feb 13 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Riverside Programming Space

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Intro to Improv Comedy

Mon, Feb 13 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Whether you want to try something new, get out of your shell, or see if comedy and performance is a direction you are interested in, this program is the place to start.

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Book Group: How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie

Mon, Feb 13 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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Virtual Book Group: 30 Things I Love about Myself by Radhika Sanghani (Zoom)

Tue, Feb 14 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about 30 Things I Love about Myself by Radhika Sanghani.Come join in the book discussion!

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Book Group: The Sweeney Sisters by Lian Dolan

Tue, Feb 14 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Oak Grove 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: The Heist by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg

Wed, Feb 15 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1 and 2

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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Winter Reading Challenge Film Series: Sleepless in Seattle at B&B Theatres - Grain Valley Marketplace 8

Wed, Feb 15 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

1331 NE McQuerry Road, Grain Valley, MO

Registration Required

B&B Theatres and Mid-Continent Public Library are hosting a free humor film series at B&B Theatres Grain Valley Marketplace 8 (1331 NE McQuerry Road, Grain Valley, MO).

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Winter Reading Challenge Film Series: Sleepless in Seattle at B&B Theatres - Lee's Summit 16

Wed, Feb 15 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

1451 NE Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO

Registration Required

B&B Theatres and Mid-Continent Public Library are hosting a free humor film series at B&B Theatres Lee's Summit 16 (1451 NE Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO). Registration is required.

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Winter Reading Challenge Film Series: Sleepless in Seattle at B&B Theatres - Liberty 12

Wed, Feb 15 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

1903 Victory Dr., Liberty, MO

Registration Required

B&B Theatres and Mid-Continent Public Library are hosting a free humor film series at B&B Theatres Liberty 12 (1903 Victory Dr., Liberty, MO). Registration is required.

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Virtual Book Group: The Sweeney Sisters by Lian Dolan (Zoom)

Thu, Feb 16 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about The Sweeney Sisters by Lian Dolan.

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Book Group: Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson

Thu, Feb 16 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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Laughter Yoga

Sat, Feb 18 2023

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Red Bridge Community Room

Registration Required

Did you know laughter releases endorphins in the body, creating positive feelings of well-being? Tap into your inner child and embrace the silly in this yoga class.

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Laughter Yoga

Tue, Feb 21 2023

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Did you know laughter releases endorphins in the body, creating positive feelings of well-being? Tap into your inner child and embrace the silly in this yoga class.

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Virtual Book Group: How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie (Zoom)

Wed, Feb 22 2023

10:00am - 11:00am Central

Virtual Event

Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “How to Kill Your Family" by Bella Mackie.

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Comedy in the Golden Age of Radio (Zoom)

Thu, Feb 23 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Radio marked the first time that large-scale entertainment came to us, rather than the other way around.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Thu, Feb 23 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Improvisation for Adults

Thu, Feb 23 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Kearney Community Room

Registration Required

Explore the art of improvisation in this fun workshop presented by the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival.

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Intro to Improv Comedy

Sat, Feb 25 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm

East Lee's Summit Community Room

Registration Required

Whether you want to try something new, get out of your shell, or see if comedy and performance is a direction you are interested in, this program is the place to start.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Mon, Feb 27 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Blue Springs North Community Room

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Mon, Feb 27 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Colbern Road Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Tue, Feb 28 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lee's Summit Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring your brand-new Winter Reading Challenge mug in for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Tue, Feb 28 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Woodneath Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Laughter Yoga (MCPL360)

Tue, Feb 28 2023

7:00pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Did you know laughter releases endorphins in the body, creating positive feelings of well-being? Tap into your inner child and embrace the silly in this yoga class.

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Book Group: The Deep End by Julie Mulhern

Wed, Mar 1 2023

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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Intro to Improv Comedy

Wed, Mar 1 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm

North Independence Community Rooms 1 and 2

Registration Required

Whether you want to try something new, get out of your shell, or see if comedy and performance is a direction you are interested in, this program is the place to start.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Wed, Mar 1 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Antioch Community Room 1

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring in your brand new Winter Reading Challenge mug for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Dynamic Duos: Classic Comedy Partnerships (Zoom)

Thu, Mar 2 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Whether over the airwaves or on the silver screen, the classic comedy genre benefited from many beloved comedic partnerships. Join film historian Dr.

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Virtual Book Group: The Book Haters' Book Club by Gretchen Anthony (Zoom)

Tue, Mar 7 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “The Book Haters' Book Club" by Gretchen Anthony.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Tue, Mar 7 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Excelsior Springs Community Room

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Wed, Mar 8 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

East Lee's Summit Community Room

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Book Group: Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen

Wed, Mar 8 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Mon, Mar 13 2023

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Camden Point Programming Space

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Tue, Mar 14 2023

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Oak Grove Community Room

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring your brand-new Winter Reading Challenge mug in for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Book Group: Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple

Tue, Mar 14 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Oak Grove 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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Adults Who Geek Trivia: Humor

Wed, Mar 15 2023

6:30pm - 8:00pm

North Independence Community Rooms 1 and 2

Registration Required

Calling geeks of all kinds! Do you like impressing people with your wide range of nerdy knowledge? Join our team and compete with other Library lovers to answer humor-themed trivia.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Thu, Mar 16 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kearney Community Room

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring your brand-new Winter Reading Challenge mug in for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Virtual Book Group: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

Fri, Mar 17 2023

1:00pm - 2:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Come join the book discussion! We'll be talking about Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Sat, Mar 18 2023

10:30am - 11:30am

Woodneath

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring in your brand new Winter Reading Challenge mug for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Sat, Mar 18 2023

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Smithville

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring your brand-new Winter Reading Challenge mug in for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Mon, Mar 20 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Colbern Road Community Room 1 and 2

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring your brand-new Winter Reading Challenge mug in for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Thu, Mar 23 2023

10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Ridge Community Room

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring your brand-new Winter Reading Challenge mug in for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Winter Reading Challenge After-Party

Sat, Mar 25 2023

11:00am - 12:00pm

Red Bridge Community Room

Registration Required

Thanks for participating! Bring your brand-new Winter Reading Challenge mug in for a free cup of coffee. Then stick around to chat about your favorite reads from the Challenge.

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Virtual Book Group: Stay at Home Book Group: WRC Wrap Up (Zoom)

Wed, Mar 29 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Are you missing book talk? Come join us for a virtual book group via Zoom. No need to read a particular book; share what you are reading and hear what others are reading, too.

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