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Date: Monday, July 22
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Virtual Branch
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Program Type: Local History/Genealogy
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Join us for the 6th Annual Local History Week! To participate, please complete the forms below. You may also turn in a paper copy of the Cemetery Scavenger to our Downtown Branch. At the end of Local History Week there will be a drawing for a prize for each! If you have any questions please contact us at 816-232-8151.
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Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Ages: Adults
Description:
The ancient Mesopotamians looked to the stars to find omens, messages from the gods warning people what might happen. This presentation will explore some of the thinking behind the divination system in general, and how astral divination worked.
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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Performances
Ages: Teens
Description:
Final run through of Bad Auditions for Bad Actors.
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Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Performances
Ages: All Ages
Description:
On this day, our Reader's Theater will be performing the one act play "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy. Open to all who would like to see a fun show!
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Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Off Site
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Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults
Description:
Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.
July's book is Summer Book Club by Susan Mallery.
All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability) and the audio is available through Hoopla.
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afternoonteabookclub
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Date: Monday, July 29
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Description:
Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities. If the weather is uncooperative, we will move inside to the Storytime room. Summer storytime is every Monday at 10am through the month of July. This program is intended for children ages 0-8 years.
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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Date: Monday, July 29
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children
Description:
Do you like to watch birds in your yard? Come to the Downtown Library and make an egg carton bird feeder. Soon you will have lots of feathered friends visiting your yard for a snack!
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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.