ALL KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

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.

Spectacular Science Club: Bubblemania!

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Front Grounds

Join us to learn how to make you own bubble solution, bubble snakes, and giant bubbles, including one you can stand inside of! Ages 8 & up

Otaku Anime Corps

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Join us for Turner's only anime club! Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix. This club is for teens and older; ages 13 & up. Show information and club details are available on request.

Teen Zombie Felties

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Children's Craftroom

We will make our own zombies out of felt. This is a program with sewing basics and a cool zombie at the end! For teens, grades 6-12. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

13 & UP ACTIVITY: Catapult

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Let the battle begin! Create a catapult out of clothespins and craft sticks, then launch marshmallows at your friends for total domination!

For ages 13 & up. Space is limited to 10 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Salsa Garden!

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Front Grounds

Help us weed, water and maintain our salsa garden! At then end of the summer we'll make salsa to share!

Game Day

When: Friday, June 21, 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!

COMMUNITY GARDEN - Animal Trax

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

You may not see them, but animals are all around us! A great way to know a creature has been lurking around are the tracks they leave. In this program, patrons will search for the different sets of tracks, identify them, and talk about the animal that created them.

For ages 10 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please note you may be getting dirty, so dress appropriately. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Zumba Dance Fitness

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A & B

Get into shape! Join us for a FREE zumba class. It will be fun and easy to follow. Enjoy listening and moving to Latin music! Bring a friend, water and comfortable clothes! No experience required.

Teen Graffiti Art

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Do you like graffiti? Why not test your skills at the library in a safe and legal environment. We will practice graffiti and then display our art in in the teen section at the library.

Teen Secret Identities

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Do you have a secret identity? A mild mannered teen by day and a super hero by night? Join us to explore our secret identities and see all the fun things we can do. For teens, grades 6-12. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

Teen Club

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Hot outside and nothing fun to do? Stop by the Turner Community Library's teen club! Each week we will have a variety of activities aimed at teenagers. Come by, make some cool stuff, watch a movie, or just hang out! Each week we will have a different activity for you to try. For ages 13 and up.

No registration required. Just show up!

Teen Style School: Patriotic Nails

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Storytime Area

Show how patriotic you are this 4th of July with a stars and stripes manicure!

Teens Cook: Patriotic Cake Pops

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Storytime Area

Teens are invited to make cake pops and decorate them in red, white and blue! Ages 10 and up.

Bushido Teen Anime Club

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Do you like anime? Then join the Bushido Teen Anime Club! Every time we meet we watch anime and do a fun activity or craft. For ages 13-18 or younger with signed parental permission.

Otaku Anime Corps

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Join us for Turner's only anime club! Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix. This club is for teens and older; ages 13 & up. Show information and club details are available on request.

13 & UP ACTIVITY: Soap Fossils

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Create your own fossils, then use them to wash up!

For ages 13 & up. Space is limited to 10 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Teen Hobbit Party

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

It’s time to party like the hobbits with music and dancing. We’ll have a hobbit trivia game and make some hobbit art! For teens, grades 6-12. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

Salsa Garden!

When: Friday, June 28, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Front Grounds

Help us weed, water and maintain our salsa garden! At then end of the summer we'll make salsa to share!

Game Day

When: Friday, June 28, 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!

COMMUNITY GARDEN - Hanging Terrariums

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Create a miniature garden and learn about the various layers that make up the ground beneath our feet. Add wire to hang it as a decoration!

For ages 10 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please note you WILL be getting dirty, so dress appropriately. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Zumba Dance Fitness

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A & B

Get into shape! Join us for a FREE zumba class. It will be fun and easy to follow. Enjoy listening and moving to Latin music! Bring a friend, water and comfortable clothes! No experience required.

Teen Video Game Night

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at Young Adult Area

Challenge your friends on our new PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii! Check out our cheat code books while you're here too!

Teen Time Capsules

When: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

What will history make of you? We will make time capsules of all the things that are important to you. Bring your pictures and your trinkets. Have your parents write you a letter or back up your computer on a thumb drive. We will make individual time capsules to open in ten years! For teens, grades 6-12. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

Teen Club

When: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Hot outside and nothing fun to do? Stop by the Turner Community Library's teen club! Each week we will have a variety of activities aimed at teenagers. Come by, make some cool stuff, watch a movie, or just hang out! Each week we will have a different activity for you to try. For ages 13 and up.

No registration required. Just show up!

Kids-a-Cookin'

When: Wednesday, July 03, 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.

Teen Movie: Beautiful Creatures

When: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A

Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. This movie is rated PG-13 and may not be appropriate for children under 13.

Otaku Anime Corps

When: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Join us for Turner's only anime club! Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix. This club is for teens and older; ages 13 & up. Show information and club details are available on request.

Salsa Garden!

When: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Front Grounds

Help us weed, water and maintain our salsa garden! At then end of the summer we'll make salsa to share!

Game Day

When: Friday, July 05, 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!

COMMUNITY GARDEN - Nature Round Robin

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Do you like telling stories? Have you ever tried a Round Robin? In this type of storytelling, one person begins a story then passes it to the next person to pick up where they left off. You keep going until everyone has a turn and you end up with a silly tale!

In this outdoors take of a Round Robin, patrons will find an object in the garden and put in the box. When it's their turn, each person telling the story will select an object and work it into the story.

For ages 10 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please note you may be getting dirty, so dress appropriately. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Zumba Dance Fitness

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A & B

Get into shape! Join us for a FREE zumba class. It will be fun and easy to follow. Enjoy listening and moving to Latin music! Bring a friend, water and comfortable clothes! No experience required.

7 Ancient Wonders of the World Craft

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at YS Storytime / Craft Room

Learn about the 7 mysterious and ancient wonders of the world while making a cool and decorative box. For ages 10-17

Teen Club

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Hot outside and nothing fun to do? Stop by the Turner Community Library's teen club! Each week we will have a variety of activities aimed at teenagers. Come by, make some cool stuff, watch a movie, or just hang out! Each week we will have a different activity for you to try. For ages 13 and up.

No registration required. Just show up!

Teen Video Game Night

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A

Challenge your friends to fun games on our Nintendo Wii video game system!

Ani-Kurabu Anime Club

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Storytime Room

Get ready for the Ani-Kurabu: the all teen anime and Japanese culture club! Sample authentic Japanese snacks and walk away with a special prize. Newcomers are always encouraged to attend. Free and open to the public. For teens grades 6-12.

Teens Cook: Ice Cream

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Front Grounds

Teens and tweens are invited to learn how to make their own vanilla ice cream in a bag.

Otaku Anime Corps

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Join us for Turner's only anime club! Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix. This club is for teens and older; ages 13 & up. Show information and club details are available on request.

Teen Computer Demolition

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Children's Craftroom

Have you ever wanted to look inside a computer? Here’s your chance! Take turns taking apart PCs and Laptops. We’ll attempt to identify the parts inside and even discuss ways to “upcycle” old computer parts. These machines can be a bit dusty, so please dress accordingly. For teens, grades 6-12. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

13 & UP ACTIVITY: Stress Ball

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Take the stress out of life by using a stress ball YOU get to make!

For ages 13 & up. Space is limited to 10 patrons. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Salsa Garden!

When: Friday, July 12, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Front Grounds

Help us weed, water and maintain our salsa garden! At then end of the summer we'll make salsa to share!

Game Day

When: Friday, July 12, 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!

Craftacular Spectacular: No-Sew Farmer's Market Bag

When: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Conference Room B

Are you looking for a hip craft class? Have free time on Saturday mornings? Today we make our own no-sew farmer's market bag. Registration required 596-5800 x1006. For ages 16+ only.

COMMUNITY GARDEN - Worm House

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Worms are gross! Most people would probably agree with that. But worms are an important part of our ecosystem, too, and we can't live without them! You will get to create your own mini-worm house where you will get to keep your very own worm to observe (yes parents, be prepared: your kid will take home a worm in this program!).

After, you will get to create your own observation book so you can keep track of your new pet's activities.

For ages 10 & up. Space is limited to 15 patrons. Please note you WILL be getting dirty, so dress appropriately. Please call the library at 913-596-1404 to register.

Zumba Dance Fitness

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Meeting Room A & B

Get into shape! Join us for a FREE zumba class. It will be fun and easy to follow. Enjoy listening and moving to Latin music! Bring a friend, water and comfortable clothes! No experience required.

Teen Art Journals

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - West Wyandotte Library at Auditorium

Do you like to journal? Do you like to cut things out of magazines and make pictures of your own? Are you good at drawing stuff? All of these things make a great art journal. Join us to make a journal that’s all yours! For teens, grades 6-12. Groups of 6 or more must call ahead (913) 596-5800 x1016.

Teen Club

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Hot outside and nothing fun to do? Stop by the Turner Community Library's teen club! Each week we will have a variety of activities aimed at teenagers. Come by, make some cool stuff, watch a movie, or just hang out! Each week we will have a different activity for you to try. For ages 13 and up.

No registration required. Just show up!

Kids-a-Cookin'

When: Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Working Wednesday

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: KCKPL - Main Library at Computer Training Lab

Get 2 hours of uninterrupted computer time to: write a cover letter or resume, search & apply for job postings, or get one-on-one assistance on job-related tasks.

Spectacular Science Club: Fizz, Pop, Bang!

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - South Library at Front Grounds

Teens and tweens are invited to learn more about explosive science! What happens when you combine vinegar and baking soda? Or Mentos and Diet Coke! Find out as we make fountains and rockets in front of the library.

Otaku Anime Corps

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: KCKPL - Turner Community Library

Join us for Turner's only anime club! Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix. This club is for teens and older; ages 13 & up. Show information and club details are available on request.