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Book Club en Español

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Únete a nosotros en nuestro primer Club de Lectura en español el primer miércoles de cada mes. Será entonces cuando hablaremos sobre el tema del libro ya leído; al final de la junta podrán recoger el próximo libro con Patty. Main Public Library City 625 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor de comunicarse con Patty Meza (913) 295-8250 X1117

Medicare Information Meeting

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Educational seminar for people aging in to Medicare eligibility

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

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Free English Classes every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required. Clase básica de inglés para las personas que desean aprender y practicar el inglés.

Citizenship/ESL Classes

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This class is designed to help prepare students for the USCIS Citizenship Test. We hold classes on Thursday mornings and Thursday evenings. Students can come to the class which suits their schedule best. Class times: Thursdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Thursdays 6:30 PM-8:00 PM - Note - Thursday evening classes will alternate ESL/Citizenship Classes.

Popcorn and Paperbacks: "The Art of Racing in the Rain"

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Registration closed April 9. A new book club for seniors, offered in partnership with Winfield Recreation Commission, Popcorn & Paperbacks brings stories to life in a whole new way! Members read a selected book on your own and then gather to watch the movie adaptation, followed by a discussion comparing the two. From favorite characters and memorable scenes to what Hollywood changed (or got just right), this club is perfect for anyone who loves books, movies, and great conversation. Grab some...

Yoga for Healthy Aging

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Are you ready to awaken your mind and body? Join us for Yoga for Healthy Aging~ Chair Yoga. Part of the challenge of aging is trying to find a safe way to keep the body and mind active. Chair yoga makes yoga accessible for everyone and allows you to reap the benefits of a yoga practice. Kara is a Registered Yoga Teacher who has certifications in Yoga for Healthy Aging and Accessible Yoga. Please join her in class for a mindful reintroduction to movement and increased vitality. A few benefits...

Digestible Classics Book Club: Giovanni's Room

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Digestible Classics dives into the best books that are short enough for a busy schedule. Everyone is welcome, no matter your experience with classic literature. If you're new to it, this is a great place to start. This month we'll be reading Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. David is a young American expatriate who has just proposed marriage to his girlfriend, Hella. While she is away on a trip, David meets a bartender named Giovanni to whom he is drawn in spite of himself. Soon the two are s...

True Crime Book Club

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Pressure Cooker BBQ Chicken Class

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Discover the secret to making irresistibly tender and flavorful BBQ chicken in record time using your trusty pressure cooker! Imagine juicy, shredded chicken infused with a smoky barbecue sauce that dances on your palate. Get ready for a quick culinary adventure where traditional slow-cooked flavor meets modern convenience. This event will take place at: Turner Community Garden 667 S. 55th St. Kansas City, KS, 66106

Tai Chi Tuesdays

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Tai Chi provides a slow, gentle exercise routine suitable for all ages and skill levels. It is especially useful for older adults as it focuses on building flexibility, muscle strength, and balance. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance, sleep, and cognition. Join Sensei Tom Wolford and experience the energizing practice of Tai Chi. The class meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Genealogy Drop-In Session

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Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

Computer Basics Part I - Intro to Windows

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Come see us demonstrate the basics of using a computer with Windows. If you have a computer that is not a Mac or Apple, then you have Windows. It's the system that runs your computer. In part I, we'll go over how to open and close programs, how to change your computer settings and some of the computer terms you might not know. This is an in-person class at the Main Library. Registration is required to participate.

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

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Free English Classes every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required. Clase básica de inglés para las personas que desean aprender y practicar el inglés.

Microsoft Outlook

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Are you new to Microsoft Outlook? Or maybe you know how to send an email, but want to learn more? Curious about using Outlook's calendar function? Come learn the basic (and not-so-basic) use of Microsoft Outlook and Outlook 365. This class is for the PAID Microsoft Office version, not the free version. Register online or by calling library staff at 913-295-8250.

Citizenship/ESL Classes

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This class is designed to help prepare students for the USCIS Citizenship Test. We hold classes on Thursday mornings and Thursday evenings. Students can come to the class which suits their schedule best. Class times: Thursdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Thursdays 6:30 PM-8:00 PM - Note - Thursday evening classes will alternate ESL/Citizenship Classes.

"For Goodness Sake" Inspirational Fiction Book Club

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Historical fiction full of romantic drama and humor. "A woman with a scandalous past (and an even more scandalous secret) swears off love--until the man who broke her heart needs her help. What could possibly go wrong?" Join us Thursday June 11th at 5:30pm as we discuss Pepper Basham's novel, Sense and Suitability. Here's a quick glance: “After two failed social seasons, her family may think the third time will be a charm, but Emmeline Lockhart just wants to survive with her dignity (and sing...

Virtual Author Talk w/ Matt Dinniman

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Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon. Races. Get from point A to point B, and d...

Science Book Club

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CPR Class en Español (FULL)

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Clase de Reanimación Cardiopulmonar (RCP) en español para mayores de 14 años. Cada evento tiene límite de 10 participantes y solo se puede registrar a una sesión por año. Registrese usando este enlace: https://emccprtraining.enrollware.com/enroll?id=12622848 --------------------------------------------------------------- A CPR class with certification en Espanol for ages 14 and up. Each event is limited to 10 participants, and each patron can only register for one session per calendar year. R...

Yoga for Healthy Aging

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Are you ready to awaken your mind and body? Join us for Yoga for Healthy Aging~ Chair Yoga. Part of the challenge of aging is trying to find a safe way to keep the body and mind active. Chair yoga makes yoga accessible for everyone and allows you to reap the benefits of a yoga practice. Kara is a Registered Yoga Teacher who has certifications in Yoga for Healthy Aging and Accessible Yoga. Please join her in class for a mindful reintroduction to movement and increased vitality. A few benefits...

Mindful Meditation

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Find balance and calm through guided meditation sessions. This class is composed of 8 monthly sessions to explore and enhance your meditation practice. Classes are on the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm in Conference Room C Class 1 April 11 - Learn to meditate mindfully. Manifest your goals, dreams and desires. Class 2 May 9 - Learn to meditate routinely. Class 3 June 13 - Q & A about students progression. Keeping a Mindful Meditation Journal. Class 4 July 11 - Deep Meditation, findi...

Clueless: A Mystery Book Club

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Join us at Panera Bread at the Legends for a discussion of the book Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavley Imagine nine women meeting. Tea and cake are on the coffee table. They’ve come together to share their love of books. They are friends. They trust each other. It’s a happy gathering. What could be more harmless? Then scratch the surface and look closer. One is lonely. One is desperate and one of them is a killer. When the body of a woman is discovered on a Cambridge common, DCI Barrett...

Senior Planet: Healthcare and tech at a glance

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Curious how recent technological advances have changed healthcare? In this class we'll explore how doctors are using cutting-edge tech, like AI and smart devices, to diagnose, monitor, and treat medical conditions. We'll also discuss how patients can use technology to manage and improve their health. We'll cover how to prepare for and what to expect from telehealth appointments, common healthcare wearables, and best practices for using AI for medical information. This program is part of AARP'...

Tai Chi Tuesdays

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Tai Chi provides a slow, gentle exercise routine suitable for all ages and skill levels. It is especially useful for older adults as it focuses on building flexibility, muscle strength, and balance. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance, sleep, and cognition. Join Sensei Tom Wolford and experience the energizing practice of Tai Chi. The class meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Genealogy Drop-In Session

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Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

Clueless: A Mystery Book Club Zoom Meeting

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Join us over Zoom for a discussion of the book Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavley Imagine nine women meeting. Tea and cake are on the coffee table. They’ve come together to share their love of books. They are friends. They trust each other. It’s a happy gathering. What could be more harmless? Scratch the surface and look closer. One is lonely, one is desperate and one of them is a killer. When the body of a woman is discovered on a Cambridge common, DCI Barrett and DI Palmer are called...

Share the Love Book Club

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Got a favorite author? Sick of staring at your bookshelf like it’s a blank canvas? Well, we got the remedy for your literary woes. Join us at the Turner Community Library’s book club, where bookworms unite to swap tales and share their beloved reads. Meet fellow bibliophiles, discover hidden gems, and always leave with a fresh stack of must-reads. And remember, coffee is not just a beverage; it’s a literary fuel!

Microsoft Word

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Welcome to the world of word processing! Learn how to open a file, create a new file, make formatting changes, correct typing mistakes, save a file and more! Class is open to beginning computer users. Please include an active email address with your registration. The instructor uses email to send out class information, including handouts and the Zoom virtual meeting link.

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

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Free English Classes every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required. Clase básica de inglés para las personas que desean aprender y practicar el inglés.

Computer Basics Part II - What Are All Those Keys?!?

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Come see us demonstrate the basics of using a computer with Windows. If you have a computer that is not a Mac or Apple, then you have Windows. It's the system that runs your computer. In part II, we'll go over all of those strange keys on the keyboard and tell you what they all do. This is an in-person class at the Main Library. Registration is required to participate.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

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Queer Book Club: Hello Stranger by Manuel Betancourt

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Common Grounds Book Club

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Common Grounds Book Club is a monthly reading club that meets to read and discuss books dealing with a wide variety of social issues. We read both fiction and nonfiction. Join us this month as we discuss Yoko A Biography by David Sheff. We meetvia Zoom. Register or contact Laura at llove@kckpl.org for details on the Zoom link.

Citizenship/ESL Classes

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This class is designed to help prepare students for the USCIS Citizenship Test. We hold classes on Thursday mornings and Thursday evenings. Students can come to the class which suits their schedule best. Class times: Thursdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Thursdays 6:30 PM-8:00 PM - Note - Thursday evening classes will alternate ESL/Citizenship Classes.

Great Books Book Club

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The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world. Come read the works that have delighted and challenged us for generations—and join in a timeless conversation about great ideas.