Color Our World

Be part of the family fun, stories, art, music, games and of course the Summer Reading Challenge for all ages in June and July. Kids and teens get a prize for every 2 hours of reading up to 8 hours. Adults get a prize for reading 3 books and a prize for 6 books. Sign up for the Reading Challenge now and start logging reading/books June 1. July 31 is the last day to log your reading.

Make the library your destination for summer adventures!

Summer Kick-Off Party | Sat, May 31 | 10am - Noon

We're bringing the fun with a carnival-themed celebration full of color, excitement and family entertainment. Enjoy games everyone will love & live music from Delta Haze. Read more.

Grown-Up Fun
Sundays | 1pm        Fridays | 7pm

Play, create and laugh with other adults. These events are an excellent chance to meet new people, try new things, relax and enjoy summer fun!

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Fun at Ten
Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10am

Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning in June & July create, play and discover with an entertaining activity for elementary age kids!

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Fun at One
Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 1pm

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in June & July create, play and discover with a cool activity for elementary age kids starting at 1pm!

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Stories & More
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10-11am

Hear stories, sing songs and get creative! We’ll encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared toward 3-5 year olds.

Blockbuster Wednesdays
10-11am, 1-2pm & 6-7pm

Every Wednesday watch an amazing performer for kids! ASL interpretation provided at the 6pm shows.
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Jack Reid Magic

Experience magic that is sure to amaze you! Prepare to laugh and be dazzled with mind reading, crafty card tricks and Jack's zany personality! He was named Kansas City's Closeup Magician of the Year.

Cruzline Drumline

These summer drumline kids will entertain you with a variety of thunderous percussion: quads, snare and bass drum. Families always love this local talent.

Reggie Regg The Magic Man

Marvel at an award winning action-packed MagiComedy show! Reggie won Stage Magician of the Year in 2008 from Kansas City International Brotherhood of Magicians!

What If Puppets Shiver Me Paintbrush

Join First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most piratey of all the pirates. But when Colorful flies away, Mâché must strike off to find the captain, learning how to use artists' tools and meeting new friends along the way.

Jingle Dress: Victoria Lafean,
Ojibwe of the Turtle Clan

Victoria Lafean shares the story of the Jingle Dress using dance and traditional masks. Her story of healing includes information about her tribe. You will also have the chance to join the dancing.

Sugar Free Allstars

Get ready for a high energy rock show that is a funky, foot-stomping, hand-clapping, body moving and grooving dance-until-you-drop party for all ages!

Science Heroes

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories Science Heroes get kids excited about the science that is all around us. Let's celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

Operation Wildlife 10am & 1pm |
Amazing Arthur 6pm

At 10am & 1pm see a combination of four or five live hawks and falcons as we learn about their hunting habits and adaptive characteristics in this fascinating wildlife education program. At 6pm Arthur has studied many disciplines to bring the maximum amount of awesomeness possible! In addition to magic, you may see juggling, yo-yo tricks and jokes.

Juggler Brian Wendling

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling covers the library sky with the colors of his tossing, catching, spinning, bouncing, twirling, balancing, dizzying array of skills! Juggling is an art!