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Ida y Vuelta: Flamenco Music and Dance from Mexico and Cuba

Through music, song, and dance, we will introduce flamenco history and its relationship to “borrowed” melodies from Cuba and Mexico.

StoneLion Puppets Presents: Take Flight

Explore our solar system and beyond with astronauts, aliens, asteroids, and a talking moon all from StoneLion Puppet Theatre.

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Vintage Victorian Valentines

Fold, flip, and tuck this origami style valentine, concealing your valentine secret message. View vintage valentines, some over 100 years old and learn some history about Valentine’s Day.

Rock Revolution of the '70s

From rock to pop, soul, progressive rock and straight-out dance music, '70s artists propelled multiple genres to new heights. Join musician Kent Rausch for an exploration of this rock revolution.

Eat the Mediterranean Way (Zoom)

Learn how people eat in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea with Registered Dietitian Lindsey Robinson. Discover all the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and how you can incorporate this style of eating into your everyday life.

En Garde, Bard! Stage Combat

Learn the art of stage combat from the masters at The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Take up a wooden sword, and join this interactive lesson using scenes from Shakespeare’s plays.

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Eat the Mediterranean Way (Zoom)

Tue, Jan 21 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Learn how people eat in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea with Registered Dietitian Lindsey Robinson.

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Vibrant Soups (Zoom)

Wed, Jan 22 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

Join Vanessa Young for a cooking demonstration of a healthy Italian soup while exploring how to make a hearty vegetable stock, roasted vegetable soup, and more.

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Drawing Poppies like Georgia O'Keeffe (MCPL360)

Thu, Jan 23 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm Central

Virtual Event

In this program, we will create a bold beautiful poppy flower in a style inspired by the famous American female artist Georgia O’Keeffe. working with chalk pastels.

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Composting 101: Turning Waste into Garden Gold (Hybrid)

Thu, Jan 23 2025

7:00pm - 8:00pm

South Independence Community Room

Registration Required

Put the valuable nutrients found in food waste to use by turning them into compost--rather than sending them to the landfill.

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Ida y Vuelta: Flamenco Music and Dance from Mexico and Cuba

Sun, Jan 26 2025

2:00pm - 3:30pm

The Auditorium at Woodneath Library Center

Registration Required

Ida y Vuelta is Spanish for “round trip” which is what songs are called in flamenco that were taken from abroad and woven into the art form born in the south of Spain.

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Buzzworthy Books (Zoom) (Rescheduled from 1/7/25)

Mon, Jan 27 2025

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Are you interested in what’s new on the Library’s shelves? Join Reader Services Librarian Angie Strathman to hear about this season’s buzzworthy titles and authors.

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The Day The Music Died (Zoom)

Tue, Jan 28 2025

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

In the early morning hours of February 3, 1959, the careers of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P.

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Comics to Classics (Zoom)

Wed, Jan 29 2025

7:00pm - 8:00pm Central

Virtual Event

Many classic films were inspired by comics, bringing beloved comic strip characters to life on the big screen. Join film historian Dr.

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John Henry: Man, Myth, and Legend

Sat, Feb 1 2025

10:30am - 11:15am

North Oak Community Room

Registration Required

Join motivational storyteller Brother John as he shares the larger-than-life tale of the legendary railroad worker and steel driver – John Henry, as told through the eyes and perspective of his father

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John Henry: Man, Myth, and Legend

Mon, Feb 3 2025

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Smithville Community Room

Registration Required

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Ida y Vuelta: Flamenco Music and Dance from Mexico and Cuba

Vintage Victorian Valentines

Rock Revolution of the '70s

Eat the Mediterranean Way (Zoom)

En Garde, Bard! Stage Combat

Featured Events