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Featured Events
Preservation of Sacred Structures (Hybrid) (Rescheduled from 10/12/23)
Sat, Dec 9 2023
10:30am - 11:30am
Registration Required
Join Paul Helmer with Friends of Sacred Structures, a Kansas City metro preservation organization whose mission is the preservation and renovation of religious structures that support vital neighborho
A Christmas Carol: A Special Virtual Performance by Gerald Dickens (Online)
Mon, Dec 11 2023
7:00pm - 8:15pm Central
Virtual Event
Join Gerald Dickens this holiday season for a special virtual performance of his great-great-grandfather Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol.
Christmas Markets in Prague and Germany (Zoom)
Tue, Dec 12 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Event
Visit the amazing Christmas markets in Prague and Germany from the comfort of your home with guide Eugene Flynn.
Mocktails: The Art of Non-Alcoholic Mixology (ZOOM)
Wed, Dec 13 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Event
Flavorful and sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Learn about the art of making drinks, syrups, infusions, and edible garnishes.
Visit Antarctica, Really? (Hybrid)
Thu, Dec 14 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration Required
Ken Levy’s visit to the remote continent of Antarctica crossed an item off his bucket list. Join him to learn about the continent as well as its incredible scenery, weather, and wildlife.
A Christmas Carol: A Special Virtual Performance by Gerald Dickens (Online)
Mon, Dec 18 2023
7:00pm - 8:15pm Central
Virtual Event
Join Gerald Dickens this holiday season for a special virtual performance of his great-great-grandfather Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol.
Winter Hiking
Tue, Dec 19 2023
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Registration Required
No ticks, no chiggers, no crowds, no leaves blocking the view--those are just a few of the advantages of hiking in the wintertime.
A Winter's Dream Painting (MCPL360)
Tue, Dec 19 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Event
Remember the snow days of your childhood as artist Sarah Poff shows us how to paint a charming winter scene.
A Christmas Carol: A Special Virtual Performance by Gerald Dickens (Online)
Tue, Dec 26 2023
7:00pm - 8:15pm Central
Virtual Event
Join Gerald Dickens this holiday season for a special virtual performance of his great-great-grandfather Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol.
Buzzworthy Books (Zoom)
Thu, Jan 4 2024
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. Registration required.