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Drop by in your PJ's and sign up for the Summer Reading Program! Join us for crafts, treats and lots more fun!
Come join us as we make this rough-and-tumble, one-of-a-kind dog toy. Great for dogs, dog lovers, and donations to dog shelters. There will be a hands-on materials fee of $5 and bring your own pair of scissors. Registration is required 816-741-6288.
Want to please a cat or a cat lover? Join us to make something special for a fine, furry, feline friend or donate to an animal shelter. There will be a hands-on materials fee of $5 and bring your own pair of scissors. Registration is required 816-741-6288.
Start off the summer with a hot look. Join us at the Riverside Branch as we tie-dye our way through the summer. Bring a white t-shirt or two to dye, and come prepared to have fun! For Teens. Registration is required 816-741-6288.
All time classic fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, and the Three Bears told with zeal and enthusiasm, causing the listeners to step right up and become a part of the stories. Ages three and up. Registration is required 816-741-6288.
Interested in learning to can your own produce? Forget plain old strawberry jam and jump right in to some extreme jam-making! In this class we will discuss canning techniques and share recipes for three exciting, extreme jams; Cherry Limeade, Pineapple Serrano Pepper, and Caribbean Cooler....
Award winning juggler Brian Wendling tells of how he saw a juggler, then read a book on juggling and found a lifelong passion that he did not expect - and of course, he does some amazing juggling, spinning, bouncing and roping at the same time! Registration is required 816-741-6288
Join teen illusionist Patrick Jones as he entertains us with close-up card tricks, stage illusions, and more. Registration is required 816-741-6288.
Your favorite virtual game can now be played live at the Riverside Branch! Come join other teens and play our version of Live Angry Birds; use the birds to knock down towers of bricks, boxes, and more to score points and win prizes! For Teens. Registration is required 816-741-6288.
If you're going to Dream Big @ Your Library, rabbits leaping through the moonbeams can help! 8 Silly Rabbits Magic delivers great interactive participation to show kids that when you read, big Library dreams are just a hop and a leap away! Registration is required 816-741-6288.
Have you ever wondered what those different carvings on the tombstones mean? Are they significant or merely decorative? Join Ellen Miller for a presentation that explains what many cemetery icons mean along with a brief overview of the history of funerary practices. Registration required...
Discover what makes a lightning bug light up, glow sticks glow, and the secrets within household chemicals. Terms that will be discussed: bioluminescence and chemiluminescence. Registration required 816-741-6288.
This talk covers what you can do when you feel a divorce is in your future. Learn how to safeguard your rights, what information you should gather, and how to present yourself well in court. The do's and don'ts of child custody, dealing with lawyers, and threats from your spouse will also...
Come join Dawnna Morris as she shares a "Fancy Nancy" story by Jane O'Connor! She'll bring a box of dress items for kids to wear for fancy time with her after the story. Fun for both boys and girls. "Because everyone needs a little fancy in their lives!" Registration required 816-741-6288
Let us bring the zoo to you! We have a variety of animals like baby kangaroos, a fox, monkey, porcupine, turtles, etc. Exotic Animals R Us animals have been seen on Rachel Ray, The Early Show, and David Letterman. Registration required 816-741-6288.
Giraffe, Rabbit, Chimp, and Elephant all tell stories of the Jungle. This show is set in the jungle and is a wonderful compilation of African stories. Centuries old African folk tales are told with piccadilly humor and style. Registration required 816-741-6288.
If you are planning a genealogy research trip, don't miss this class. You will learn tips that will help you make the most out of your adventure. If you already know your travel destination, let the staff know when you call to make a reservation for the class. See you there! Registration is...
