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Young writers ages 10-14 are invited to this one-hour collaborative writing club. Writing prompts, activities, and encouragement will be provided as we confront the blank page and build a community of writers with monthly meetings.…
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School is challenging for many students, and pandemic learning loss is an additional reality facing today’s youth. The Library is thrilled to announce the return of Homework Help coaches to support student learning and academic achievement.…
Join us for a fun-filled event with family and friends and become a part of the Johnson County tabletop gaming community. Discover new games from our collection or bring your personal favorite to share – you might get creative with a round…
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The Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley Post will be hosting 11 nights of local candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 7 general election, giving Johnson County voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates who want to represent them in city…
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This haunting short story collection, "The Ghost Sequences" by Canadian author A. C. Wise will leave readers terrified - and enthralled.
Registration for each session is required. Once registered, a staff member will…
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Pass the U.S. naturalization interview and citizenship exam with help from the Library. Our free online classes provide coursework focused on the English language, American History and civics knowledge. Assistance with the citizenship…
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Toddlers will enjoy this Storytime with short stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Designed for ages 18 months-3 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
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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…
A 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…
Toddlers will enjoy this Storytime with short stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Designed for ages 18 months-3 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free…
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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Interested in learning your family’s story? Get started with this free class on the basics of effective searching, recording and organizing what you find. Assignments will be given for applying class information. The trip to Midwest…
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A 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…
A 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…
A 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…
Toddlers will enjoy this Storytime with short stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Designed for ages 18 months-3 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free…
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What happens at night when the Library is closed? There’s only one way to find out—bring in your favorite toy for Toys Night Out and let them explore while the lights are out! We will share our mysterious world with the beloved toy you…
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What happens at night when the Library is closed? There’s only one way to find out—bring in your favorite toy for Toys Night Out and let them explore while the lights are out! We will share our mysterious world with the beloved toy you…
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Mayoral candidates at: 6 p.m.City council candidates at: 7 p.m.The Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley Post will be hosting 11 nights of local candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 7 general election, giving Johnson County voters a chance to hear…
Registration requiredRegister for event We are proud to present the Library’s first ever Teen Book Club at three locations! Let’s get together to share our love of reading and chat about each month’s books. No registration necessary. Come join us at Antioch, Blue Valley, and…