Events
Walk and Read at Strang Park
In ProgressAll day,The Walk and Read at Strang Park is posted year-round in partnership with Johnson County Library, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the City of Overland Park. This initiative features two stories displayed along a…
Memory Lab Sessions
In ProgressSafeguard and share your family history by converting photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes, and documents into digital formats at the JCGS Memory Lab, located in the Genealogy area of Central Resource Library. Running this fall from Sept.…
Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time
In ProgressAn active program of songs, classic rhymes and fingerplays to introduce your little one to the sounds of rhymes and music to give them a head start on language learning. Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
Hello/Hola Storytime
In ProgressThe whole family will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities in both English and Spanish. Exposure to other languages can help develop early language learning and boost pre-reading skills.
Space is limited. Pick up a free…
Baby Storytime
In ProgressA lapsit program of songs, rhymes and movement for babies. Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word and give them a head start on language learning. Designed for birth to 18 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
Preschool Storytime
In ProgressPreschoolers will enjoy this longer Storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Designed for ages 3-6 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket…
Join us for an Intergenerational Storytime at Village at Mission Senior Living, where memory care residents and community members come together for stories, songs, fingerplays and gentle movement activities. This adaptable Storytime is…
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Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert! Dive into a world where music meets STEM education. From mind-blowing experiments to math problem-solving, coding dances, airplane flying and even rocket launches, this event has it all. Hosted…
The whole family will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities in both English and Spanish. Exposure to other languages can help develop early language learning and boost pre-reading skills.
Space is limited. Pick up a free…
An active program of songs, classic rhymes and fingerplays to introduce your little one to the sounds of rhymes and music to give them a head start on language learning. Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
Preschoolers will enjoy this longer Storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Designed for ages 3-6 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket…
Preschoolers will enjoy this longer Storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Designed for ages 3-6 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket…
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Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert! Dive into a world where music meets STEM education. From mind-blowing experiments to math problem-solving, coding dances, airplane flying and even rocket launches, this event has it all. Hosted…
Every Friday is a different adventure fueled by snacks. Teen Side Quest Fridays is a drop-in program with a new theme every week. Open to all teens, no registration required!
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: Crafternoon with monthly themed…Safeguard and share your family history by converting photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes, and documents into digital formats at the JCGS Memory Lab, located in the Genealogy area of Central Resource Library. Running this fall from Sept.…
The whole family will enjoy this flexible Storytime. Hearing stories is a great way to spend time with your kids and help them foster a love of reading. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities foster pre-reading skills. Fun for…
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Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert! Dive into a world where music meets STEM education. From mind-blowing experiments to math problem-solving, coding dances, airplane flying and even rocket launches, this event has it all. Hosted…
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Bring what you no longer need and take home something new at our monthly Swap & Share events. Each month features a different theme:
September: Books (Sept. 19 at Merriam Plaza)October: Native seeds (Oct. 10 at Oak Park)November:… Got a case of writer's block? Come to this monthly drop-in writing program where you'll receive a fresh prompt, put pen to paper and share your work in a welcoming community of fellow writers. No experience necessary. No judgment. Just…
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Put your deductive skills to the test in this immersive escape room experience. Work together to crack codes, uncover clues and unravel a mystery worthy of the golden age of crime fiction. Sign up with friends or join a group. Teamwork is…
