ALL KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

Family Game Night: Angry Birds

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Try your hand at our homemade version of the electronic game Angry Birds. All ages welcome.

Design Your Own Flag

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

If you had your own country, what would your flag look like? Now is your chance to show everyone! Create your own special felt flag to proudly display to everyone! For ages 5 & up. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Friday Playgroup

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come join the adventure! Little ones have fun listening to stories and joining in songs and crafts. On certain weeks we will have tumbling, while on other weeks we will have a guest bilingual storyteller.

Game Day

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come in after school and play your favorite Wii or board games, or try our new Playstation 3! We have New Super Mario Brothers, Goldeneye 007, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart and more to choose from!

Family Film: Rise of the Guardians

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A

When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world. Families are welcome to bring their own snacks.

Away Wii Go Family Video Games

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Families are invited to enjoy games on our Nintendo Wii game system. Kids, challenge your siblings or parents at bowling, racing with Mario Kart! or a dance off with Just Dance 4.

Family Movie Night: Dinosaur

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Curl up in our auditorium and enjoy a fun family movie. This month we will be showing Dinosaur, rated PG, from Walt Disney Pictures. Don’t forget to pack a snack! All ages are welcome to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Kickoff with Serengeti Steve

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium/AB

Get ready to Dig into Reading! Attend our Summer Reading Kickoff Program with our special guest, animal expert Serengeti Steve. Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited on a first-come first-served basis. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead at (913) 586-5800 x1016.

Friday Playgroup

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come join the adventure! Little ones have fun listening to stories and joining in songs and crafts. On certain weeks we will have tumbling, while on other weeks we will have a guest bilingual storyteller.

Game Day

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come in after school and play your favorite Wii or board games, or try our new Playstation 3! We have New Super Mario Brothers, Goldeneye 007, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart and more to choose from!

Crafty Kids Club

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room B

Fun summer crafts for ages 8-12. Please be on time! Supplies and space are limited. No large groups may attend. Questions, call Brenda at 722-7400.

Summer Storytime

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Storytime Area

Come for an hour stories, crafts & fun activities! For ages 7 & under.

AGES 3 & UP CRAFT - Dino Egg

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

With some paper plates and your imagination, you can create your own hatching dinosaur!

For ages 3 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Gnome Away From Home

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Storytime Area

Come decorate a paper garden gnome at the library, and take him or her with you on all your travels this summer! Take pictures of yourself and your gnome wherever you go, bring them back to the library, and we will display them! Kids of all ages welcome.

Fairy Gardens for Kids

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Children's Craftroom

Our library fairies need a place to live and read their books. Join us to create a fairy garden, complete with house and plants. You’ll be able to visit it all summer long! For kids, grades 1-5. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to the first 20 kids. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016. Free and open to the public.

Tales From the Heart with Rockwell and Ira

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Come hear Rockwell the storyteller and her puppet pal, Ira the Heart, as they tell stories and just have some funny fun! For children and their parents.

Babytime

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Storytime Room

Babytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a public storytime setting. This program is specifically for infants ages 6 to 23 months and their parent or caregiver. We focus on interaction between baby and their adult with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays. Basic motor skills are encouraged and 2 short stories are read aloud to foster a love of books. Free and open to the public.

Babytime

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Storytime Room

Babytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a public storytime setting. This program is specifically for infants ages 6 to 23 months and their parent or caregiver. We focus on interaction between baby and their adult with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays. Basic motor skills are encouraged and 2 short stories are read aloud to foster a love of books. Free and open to the public.

I Dig Games!

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

The dog days of summer are closer than you think! Join us for a fun afternoon filled with games and activities. Free and open to the public. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. For all ages. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

Kids-a-Cookin'

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Come learn about nutrition, see how to prepare a healthy snack and then taste test it! For families of all ages, tweens and teens. This program is put on in collaboration with the K-State Research and Extension Office.

AGES 5 & UP CRAFT - Wet 'n Wild Angry Birds

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

You've played the game, but now try it in real life! Take on our water balloon version of the popular app.

For ages 5 & up. This program will be outside. Please note there may be a chance of getting wet, so dress appropriately (and bring a towel, just in case). Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Storytime with Dexter the T-Rex

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Pack up the whole family and get ready for the first session of our very special Family Storytime! We will be visited by Dexter the T-Rex from the T-Rex Café! We’ll read stories, play games, sing songs, and make a super cool craft. Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Children under 9 must be with an adult. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.Free and open to the public.

Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Slither on into the library to make your very own snake simply from a recycled toilet paper roll. Ages: 4 to 12 years old. All materials provided. Registration required, please call (913)279-2216. Limit 20.

Friday Playgroup

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come join the adventure! Little ones have fun listening to stories and joining in songs and crafts. On certain weeks we will have tumbling, while on other weeks we will have a guest bilingual storyteller.

I Dig Crafts! Clay Dinos

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Use your imagination to create a small scale “saurus” of your own to take home with you. For children in grades 1-5 only. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to the first 35 children. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016. Free and open to the public.

Game Day

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come in after school and play your favorite Wii or board games, or try our new Playstation 3! We have New Super Mario Brothers, Goldeneye 007, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart and more to choose from!

Read to a Dog

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Storytime Area

Service dogs from Pets for Life and their trainers will come to the library. Kids may take turns reading to them.

Junior Archeologists

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Do you love digging in the dirt? Are you crazy for dinosaurs? Come on out and do everything an archeologist does. Identify fossils, excavate treasure, and more! All ages are welcome to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016. Free and open to the public.

Crafty Kids Club

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room B

Fun summer crafts for ages 8-12. Please be on time! Supplies and space are limited. No large groups may attend. Questions, call Brenda at 722-7400.

Kids-a-Cookin'

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Storytime Area

Pamela Tisinger with Kansas State Research Extension will teach the kids to make Breakfast Banana Splits. Stories will be included.

AGES 3 & UP CRAFT - Rock Necklace

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

A rock can be more than just a rock... With some wire, cord, and a little artistic talent, you can make it into an awesome necklace!

For ages 3 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Family Movie

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Come have some refreshments and enjoy a family movie! For families of all ages.

Babytime

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Storytime Room

Babytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a public storytime setting. This program is specifically for infants ages 6 to 23 months and their parent or caregiver. We focus on interaction between baby and their adult with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays. Basic motor skills are encouraged and 2 short stories are read aloud to foster a love of books. Free and open to the public.

Babytime

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Storytime Room

Babytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a public storytime setting. This program is specifically for infants ages 6 to 23 months and their parent or caregiver. We focus on interaction between baby and their adult with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays. Basic motor skills are encouraged and 2 short stories are read aloud to foster a love of books. Free and open to the public.

I Dig Movies! Journey 2

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Curl up in our auditorium and enjoy a fun family movie. This month we will be showing Journey 2, rated PG. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

AGES 5 & UP CRAFT - Fairy & Gnome Homes

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Gnomes and fairies are hard to find because they live in the strangest places... including underground! But what would their homes look like? Design your own gnome or fairy home in the way YOU think it should look!

For ages 5 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Reading Rangers

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Children ages 4-7 and their families are invited to attend a summer reading adventure!

Family Storytime

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Pack up the whole family and get ready for Family Storytime! We’ll read stories, play games, sing songs, and make a super cool craft. Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Children under 9 must be with an adult. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016. Free and open to the public.

Egg Carton Dump Truck

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Children will have hours of fun playing with their very own awesome dump truck made from recycled egg cartons. Ages: 4 to 12 years old. All materials provided. Registration required, please call (913)279-2216. Limit 20.

Friday Playgroup

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come join the adventure! Little ones have fun listening to stories and joining in songs and crafts. On certain weeks we will have tumbling, while on other weeks we will have a guest bilingual storyteller.

I Dig Crafts! Cave Paintings

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

A long time ago people made art by painting on the walls of caves. Pretend you’re a cave painter and create your very own cave painting. For children in grades 1-5 only. Space is limited to the first 35 children. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016. Free and open to the public.

Game Day

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Come in after school and play your favorite Wii or board games, or try our new Playstation 3! We have New Super Mario Brothers, Goldeneye 007, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart and more to choose from!

Read to a Dog

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Did you know that reading aloud to a dog can help children improve their confidence and reading skills? Get cozy in our auditorium while you read a book to a new puppy pal! These extensively trained Reading Education Assistance Dogs from the Pets for Life Organization will provide a safe and exciting environment for children to read and flourish. For kids ages 5-11 only. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to the first 40 children. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016. Free and open to the public.

Cocinando con los Ni�os

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

En cada programa, los niños aprenderán los pasos e ingredientes necesarios para hacer un simple y saludable bocadillo y después lo podrán probar. Habrá folletos incluyendo recetas y consejos de nutrición que estarán disponibles para las familias.

Crafty Kids Club

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room B

Fun summer crafts for ages 8-12. Please be on time! Supplies and space are limited. No large groups may attend. Questions, call Brenda at 722-7400.

Summer Storytime

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Storytime Area

Come for an hour stories, crafts & fun activities! For ages 7 & under.

AGES 3 & UP CRAFT - TP Mummy & Tomb

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Mummies were once people of great importance, buried deep underground in tombs with their vast fortune. Create your own mummy and adorn his tomb with various jewels!

For ages 3 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Family Film: Oz the Great and Powerful

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A

A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.

Family Game Night: Life-Size Candy Land Board Game

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Get ready to get in the game! Join us to play a life-size version of America’s favorite candy-themed board game. Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Babytime

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Storytime Room

Babytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a public storytime setting. This program is specifically for infants ages 6 to 23 months and their parent or caregiver. We focus on interaction between baby and their adult with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays. Basic motor skills are encouraged and 2 short stories are read aloud to foster a love of books. Free and open to the public.

Babytime

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Storytime Room

Babytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a public storytime setting. This program is specifically for infants ages 6 to 23 months and their parent or caregiver. We focus on interaction between baby and their adult with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays. Basic motor skills are encouraged and 2 short stories are read aloud to foster a love of books. Free and open to the public.

I Dig Games!

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

The dog days of summer are closer than you think! Join us for a fun afternoon filled with games and activities. Free and open to the public. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. For all ages. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

Kids-a-Cookin'

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Come learn about nutrition, see how to prepare a healthy snack and then taste test it! For families of all ages, tweens and teens. This program is put on in collaboration with the K-State Research and Extension Office.

AGES 5 & UP CRAFT - Make Your Own Fossil

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Fossils are remains or impressions of creatures from a long time ago. They can tell us a lot about animals we've never met or even knew existed. Here's your chance to make your own fossil for future generations to find!

For ages 5 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.