Play is a great way to develop early literacy skills for writing and imagining. Create lasting memories with your young architect as they enjoy building with different blocks.

Join us for a fun, engaging storytime for babies. Build a foundation through one-on-one interaction with a caregiver. Recommended for babies up to 18 months old and a caregiver.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

The Library is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross to help ensure reliable blood inventories in our area and beyond.

We look forward to seeing you at our book group! Titles are typically available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.

We look forward to seeing you at our book group! Titles are typically available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.

ROY G. BIV is ready to meet young scientists in this workshop exploring colors. This program is recommended for ages 4 to 6. Please register participating children only.

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

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Join us on the first Friday of each month for coffee and conversations. We will discuss a specific research topic and answer questions in this discussion-led class.

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

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

The Library is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross to help ensure reliable blood inventories in our area and beyond.

Play games, make dog-themed crafts, and celebrate your favorite literary dogs with your pack at the Library. Please register participating children only.

Do you like baseball? Join Royals Hall of Fame Manager Jill Seib-Schaub for a baseball storytime. Songs, books, and muscles are just a small part of this program for preschoolers.

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.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories with community heroes!

Join us to navigate the creation of cookbooks, including the art of storytelling, organizational methods, and printing for personal use.

Exotics R Us brings the zoo to the Library with its collection of unique animals including tortoises, foxes, monkeys, porcupines, and felines.

Explore how animals of all shapes and sizes are celebrated in art worldwide with the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling covers the library sky with the colors while tossing, catching, spinning, bouncing, twirling, and balancing.

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

StoneLion Puppets’ Inspiration Instigator has found himself in a real pickle--someone is replacing famous artwork with pickles. Who could 'produce' such a nefarious scheme?

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages, come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

Break down the complexities of cake baking with the Culinary Center team.

Watch a professional guitarist at work as Aidan Elwell performs a varied guitar repertoire. After the performance, youth audience members will have an opportunity to try out guitars with Mr.

Read to some very good listeners--registered therapy pets. These special animals will be available for 10-minute sessions to help children improve their reading skills and build self-confidence.

Explore the art of collage with the Magpie Creative Reuse Collective. Cut, color, glue, twist, or tie as you transform materials from the recycling bin into insect sculptures.

Learn all about henna, then leave with some body art that will last for 1-2 weeks. A signed permission slip is required for henna artwork. Permission slips are available at the branch.

Craft and create at the Library. We provide the supplies; you supply the imagination. Please register participating children only.