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Virtual Author Talk: Isabel Wilkerson

Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Isabel Wilkerson, author of the Oprah Book Club pick and New York Times #1 bestselling book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents will join us via Zoom. The event w

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Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults

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Isabel Wilkerson, author of the Oprah Book Club pick and New York Times #1 bestselling book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents will join us via Zoom. The event will include a keynote address from Ms. Wilkerson followed by a moderat...

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All Day	All Library Buildings Closed to Public All Day 3/19 - 1/31 Some Branches Branches: Main Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries Description: In response to COVID-19, all Kansas City, Kansas Public Library locations are closed until further notice. Curbside service is available starting June 1. Our digital movies, music, and books can be accessed at any time on our eCommunity For mor...
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Take Home Craft-Iris Folded Cards for Adults All Day 1/4 - 1/15 Virtual This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Crafts, Recreation Event Details: Much like the iris of a camera, iris folded cards create special keepsakes with a unique piece of art. Decorate your cards and hand them out to family and friends! Please call 913-295-8250 ext. 5 to reserve your activity bag, or request one ...
	This event is in the "Children" group. Popsicle Stick Snowflake Kit @ West Wyandotte Library 01/04/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/15/2021 @ 5:00pm West Wyandotte Library This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library Room: Curbside - West Wyandotte Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Create your own indoor snowflake! You don’t have to be outside in the cold to enjoy the beauty of winter. Available for curbside pickup starting January 4. For children, ages 3-12. Please call 913-295-8250 ext. 5 to reserve ...
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Homeschool Adventures: Animals of Kansas All Day 1/6 - 1/13 Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Nature Event Details: Every state has symbols that make it unique. There's a state tree, mammal, reptile, and more! Join us this month as we explore our native wildlife and how they represent Kansas in the most special way. For access to this month's homeschool program...
		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Felty Penguin Pal All Day 1/11 - 1/15 Turner Community Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Turner Community Library Room: Curbside - Turner Community Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Classes, Crafts, Recreation Event Details: Sharpen your sewing skills and create this adorable felty penguin! Our free kit will include everything you need: our exclusive pattern, felt, big googly eyes, stuffing, and needle & thread! While supplies last. Our Youtube tutorial is available ...
		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Spice Club: Greek Spice Kits All Day 1/11 - 1/15 Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Curbside - Main Library Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Crafts, Cultural Event Details: Whether you’re a foodie or just interested in trying something new – Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit at the beginning of each month. We’ll feature some traditional blends plus some that are a little more exotic – everything from Italia...
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Take Home Craft: Winter Animal Suncatchers All Day 1/11 - 1/15 Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts, Nature Event Details: Animals have adaptations to help them survive the cold winter months every year. An adaptation could be a change in behavior such as hibernation or how an animal looks, like when the color of their fur changes to blend in with the changing habitat. ...
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Take Home: MLK Dream Mobile All Day 1/11 - 1/15 Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Curbside - Main Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Let’s do our part to further the Dream! Pick up MLK dream mobiles from the Main Library. These kits will be available starting January 10th via curbside. Our hours of operations are Monday through Thursday 9am-7pm, and Fridays 9am-5pm. ...
		This event is in the "Teens" group. Take Home: Snowflakes for Teens & Tweens All Day 1/11 - 1/15 Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Curbside - Main Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Teens and Tweens: We Challenge you to make a blizzard of creative snowflakes! We have enclosed some intricate snowflake patterns to try on a cold winter day. We have included some repurposed scrap paper from the library to get you started, but you ca...
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Craft Stick Snowman - Take Home Craft Kit 01/11/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/15/2021 @ 5:00pm Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts, Nature, Recreation Event Details: Swing by the library any time this month to pick up this kit to make an easy craft stick snowman to hang on your refrigerator during the winter. Call us when you get here and we'll bring the kit out to your car. 913-295-8250, option #2.&n...
		This event is in the "Children" group. Take Home Craft: The Mitten 01/11/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/15/2021 @ 5:00pm Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts Event Details: You can re-tell the classic story of "The Mitten" with your own mitten and woodland characters illustrated by Jan Brett. You can check out a copy of "The Mitten" from our library or you can listen to the story online. Color the animal chara... Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Triangle Peg Game 01/11/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/15/2021 @ 5:00pm Turner Community Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Turner Community Library Room: Curbside - Turner Community Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts, Games & Video Games Event Details: Create this cool wooden Triangle Peg Game that will keep the kids busy for hours. We’ll also give you a paintbrush and paint to complete this project. Let us know what colors you would like, KU- Red & Blue, Mizzou- Black & Gold, or KSU- Purpl...
		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Take Home: Bouquet of Love Greeting Card craft @ West 01/11/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/17/2021 @ 5:00pm West Wyandotte Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library Room: Curbside - West Wyandotte Library Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Crafts Event Details: This greeting card is easy to make, and has room for some creativity. Between cutting out the hearts and decorating them, you can do different sizes and drawn decorations to make this a unique card. The finished result is a cute Valentine’s Day...
				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Felt Pine Cone 01/13/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/15/2021 @ 5:00pm Turner Community Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Turner Community Library Room: Curbside - Turner Community Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Spruce up your home with this cool felt pine cone craft To put this craft on hold till we close call 913-295-8250 ext. 4. Our hours are Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. We are located in the Turner Recreation Commission at 831 S 55th St, Kansas City, ...
				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Leather Coin Wallet 01/13/2021 @ 9:00am - 01/15/2021 @ 5:00pm Turner Community Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Turner Community Library Room: Curbside - Turner Community Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Create this cool leather coin wallet. Our kits will include all material and instructions. Ages 14 & up. Limit 2 per family. To put this craft on hold till we close call 913-295-8250 ext. 4. Our hours are Monday-Friday ...
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Let's Talk! 9:00am - 10:00am Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Cultural Event Details: Looking for some human connection during the pandemic? We're here to help! Join us on Tuesday mornings for some good old fashioned discussion. You bring the topic, we'll bring the companionship. This event is held on Tuesday morn...
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Exposing the myths of retirement investing Part 2 10:00am - 11:00am Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Business & Career, Classes, Educational Event Details: Retiring soon or simply thinking about your future retirement? Confused about investment strategies? Join us for Part 2 of the virtual seminar "Exposing the Myths of Retirement Investing" on Tuesday, January 12 at 10am. Certified fi... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. One on One Genealogy Help 10:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational, Recreation Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Have you been wanting to start researching your family history but you’re just not sure how? Sign up for a help session Tuesdays between 10:00-12:00 via Zoom, with our Kansas Collection Librarian. The library has many genealogy resources from be...
11 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Homeschool Tuesday: Pixilation Animation 11:00am - 12:00pm West Wyandotte Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: West Wyandotte Library Room: Curbside - West Wyandotte Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for a two-part workshop on Pixilation Animation! Pixilation animation is the stop-motion animation of humans, and is a really fun activity that teaches problem solving, collaboration and principles of animation. In part 1, we will meet on ... This event is in the "All Ages" group. People of the World, Unite! 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Event Details: As the world faces global challenges, let’s celebrate what unites us as human beings. Let’s make today’s strangers be tomorrow’s friends. Please join us as we connect with our friends and families across the world to share cultural exp...
12 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Mindfulness and Meditation 12:00pm - 12:30pm Virtual This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Classes, Health, Recreation Event Details: The ability to self-calm is a powerful tool for managing life’s stressors. Learn how to weave quiet times into your everyday life. Meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits, including reducing stress, improving attention, energy and e...	This event is in the "Adults" group. KCKPL Read Aloud 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The KCKPL Read Aloud aims to bring people together in our staff and community as we all share the same reading experience. Join us for our KCKPL Read Aloud each Thursday from Noon - 1 pm starting Thursday, December 3, 2020 through Thursday, Februa...
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Microsoft Word - Forms 1:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Classes, Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Come learn the basics of creating a fillable form in Microsoft Word. You'll learn how to use controls on the Developer tab to create text fields, radio buttons, drop-down menus and date selections. We'll also go over how to do basic calculations and ...	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Shelf Indulgence Story Time for Grown-Ups 1:00pm - 1:30pm Virtual This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Speakers & Special Presentations Event Details: Join us for Shelf Indulgence Story Time for Grown-Ups. Ellen will read a short fiction story and discuss the theme on KCKPL's Facebook Live. Tune in if you'd like to hear a relaxing, introspective story read to you while you just sit and list...
2 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual Author Talk: Megan Bannen 2:30pm - 3:30pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens Program Type: Speakers & Special Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Local author Megan Bannen will join us through Zoom to discuss her new book, Soulswift. A limited number of those who are first to register will receive a copy of Soulswift while supplies last. Teens who attend the event will aut...	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Un viaje por el camino de los recuerdos (Spanish Conversation) 2:30pm - 4:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Cultural, Language Learning, Recreation, Spanish Language Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Un viaje por el camino de los recuerdos (Spanish Conversation) Good day everyone, how are you? I hope you are doing well and ready to meet virtually for a conversation. It has been a long time since we last saw each other, so I would like ... Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado. .
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual Gamers' Adventures 3:30pm - 5:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Video Games, Recreation Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Gamers' Adventures has gone virtual! We've been playing Among Us, Jackbox games like Fibbage and Push The Button, and much more! We also play spy-themed games like Codenames and Spyfall. We meet up via a Zoom call. Please email Hannah at hrocha@kckpl... Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
4 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. I'd Rather Be a Hummingbird Virtual Puppet Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: Crafts, Educational, Nature, Recreation, Science, Speakers & Special Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us for a virtual puppet workshop! Learn how to build your own puppet with the StoneLion Puppet Theater. This is a great workshop for elementary-aged children! Registration is required to hold your seat and a puppet kit! Each participant will ... This event is in the "Children" group. The Friendly Readers Book Club 4:00 pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Calling all readers in grades 1 – 5! Come join The Friendly Readers Book Club! This is our new Virtual Book Club just for kids and is a safe virtual space to read together and talk about the books we love. We meet on Wednesdays at 4:00pm via Zoo...
5 pm		This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Next Chapter Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Virtual This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Senior Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month we'll be discussing Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. This book club will be conducted by Zoom. For the Zoom link please contact Cris Siebenlist at cpigsfly@gmail.com or Karen Hostetler with questions a...	This event is in the "Children" group. Graphic Novel Club: This Was Our Pact 5:00pm - 6:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Kids ages 8 to 12: join us for Graphic Novel Club, presented online by the West Wyandotte Library! We will meet virtually each month to discuss a graphic novel together, accompanied by games and activities. We'll be reading both older favorites ... Disclaimer(s) Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Anime Corps 5:00pm - 6:30pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Love to watch anime? Looking for a group that shares your interests? Join us online Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 PM! For more information, please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/otakuanimecorps A link to join our meeting will be poste... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Learn to Sew Series 5:30pm - 6:30pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Classes, Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Is your New Year's resolution learning to sew? Attend this 4-part series of Zoom classes and learn the basics. Part I (January 5th) - You'll get an introduction to your machine and learn about bobbins, threading and needles. Part II (Janu...
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. 6 by 6 Storytime 6:00pm - 6:30pm Virtual Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Six by Six: Ready to Read is a developing literacy program that helps caregivers identify and practice the six skills kids need by age six to help them learn how to read! These uniquely tailored storytimes are packed with songs, activities, tips - an...	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. I'd Rather Be a Hummingbird Virtual Puppet Performance 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: Nature, Science, Speakers & Special Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 87 Event Details: Join us for a virtual puppet performance! Watch a fantastic show hosted by the StoneLion Puppet Theater from the comfort of your own home! You DO NOT have to attend the workshop to attend the performance! For any questions please c...	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Homelessness in Our Community: Are There Solutions? 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Senior Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Senior Adults Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Topic: Homelessness in Our Community: Are There Solutions? Time: Jan 14, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://kckpl.zoom.us/j/94288050117?pwd=bU5Dd0Z5SnhiY3RaOEVQdHZ5OGVOZz09 Meeting ID: 942 8805 0117 Passcode...

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