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Author, Barbara Stuber will be our guest at the Kearney branch for a discussion of her heartwarming novel, "Crossing the Tracks." Read the book then come by for coffee, tea, and lively talk. If you have your own copy, bring it with you, Barb will be happy to sign it.
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Whether you're young or just young at heart, if you love LEGOS join us and "LEGO: A Love Story" author Jonathan Bender as we celebrate everything we love about those little plastic bricks. Bring your favorite creations to share in our annual LEGO show and inspire and get...
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
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Ages 8 and up, Children
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Dreams are the plans you make and the hopes that you reach for. Sometimes they seem so far away, it doesn't seem worth it to try. Join Milton Gray as he shares what you can do to make your dreams come true!
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Ages 3 and up, Family
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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Dream big about the world of nature with Emmy® Award winning singers and songwriters Jan and George Syrigos as WildHeart! Come along on a musical adventure exploring the wildest of animals and their marvelous lives. Discover just how far a tiny Monarch butterfly can fly, or just...
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Beat the summer heat and join us at the Library for a cool afternoon of movie madness. Call the branch for movie titles. Geared towards ages 8-14.
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Ages 8 and up, Children
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You'll have fun learning the basics of tie-dying. Bring a 100 percent pre-washed cotton t-shirt, socks, boxers, or head scarf and we'll provide the rest of the supplies. Be sure to wear old clothing.
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For teens, Young Adult
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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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.
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All ages, Family
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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!
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Ages 4 and...
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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.
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Ages 6 and up, Children
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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Buckle on yer spurs, grab yer ten gallon hat, and be ready to become a real buckaroo! Jim Two Crows is a talented, national award-winning storyteller, who turns facts into entertainment. He will have you kickin' up some cowboy fun through audience participation, artifacts,...
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Beat the summer heat and join us at the Library for a cool afternoon of movie madness. Call the branch for movie titles. Geared towards ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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Science equals big fun at the Kearney Branch. Put on your lab coat and get ready for some science experiments that will fascinate and amaze kids of all ages.
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Ages 5 and up, Children
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Programming Room
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Adult
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Join us for this high energy, Australian-themed program that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building, and audience participation. Perfect for the whole family! Visit their website at: www.didgrevolution.com.
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All...
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This teen writing workshop will focus on how to complete a story from start to finish. We'll talk about and practice plot, planning, and pacing. Fun is guaranteed.
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For teens, Young Adult
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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Kansas City's own award-winning kid-rocker Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove has delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe, including two performances at The White House. Each of his six recordings has earned a national parenting award, including four Parents'...
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Beat the summer heat and join us at the Library for a cool afternoon of movie madness. Call the branch for movie titles. Geared towards ages 8-14.
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Ages 8 and up, Children
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Legends, music, proverbs, beliefs, jokes, and fairy tales make the world go round. All over the world stories are told to teach, entertain, and amaze. Come learn some fun folktales from around the world.
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All ages, Children
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
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Ages 8 and up, Children
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Kansas City Zoo staff and docents provide biofacts and will bring three or four animals for an informal presentation and discussion.
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Ages 3 and up, Family
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Become a balloonatic! Learn to twist for fun and profit! Long-time balloon twister Larry MacDonald will provide a hands-on workshop for this fun and easy art form. Discover how simple it is to make animal balloon sculptures and a variety of silly hats. The class and supplies are...
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
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Ages 8 and up, Children
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Join Missouri Mavericks' radio announcer, Bob Rennison, as he teaches us about hockey with help from his trusty sidekick, Mac, the Mavericks' mascot! Bring the whole family and enjoy antics from the craziest mascot in Kansas City. Fun, games, music, and much more!
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Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed stories for kids who are wide awake and ready to go! Storyteller Priscilla Howe tells goofy, action-packed stories, mixed up with some silly songs. Her mouthy hand puppets come along for the ride.
Age Group:
All ages, Children
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Beat the summer heat and join us at the Library for a cool afternoon of movie madness. Call the branch for movie titles. Geared towards ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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Join us at the library and use your brain to compete in a game show with trivia questions, current events, spelling, and library knowledge. Recommend ages 8-14.
Age Group:
Ages 8 and up, Children
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More information to come. Celebrate the end of our Dream Big summer reading program with a party. We'll have games, fun and a few surprises.
Age Group:
All ages, Children
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Programming Room
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Adult, For adults
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Jump into your pajamas and grab your favorite stuffed animal! It's snuggle time and giggle time with silly stories of darling stuffed plushables.
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Ages 3 and up, Children
