Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

Create your own wind chimes using washers to hang outside adding a unique touch to your outdoor space!

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at 816-232-7729.

This month's title is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

You are invited to work on your Spanish or English language skills at this Conversation Club. Participants will work in matched pairs to help each other improve their spoken language skills in both languages. If you are learning either Spanish or English this is a great place to practice in a judgement free zone. 

For adults, no registration required.

Te invitamos a practicar tus habilidades de español o inglés en este Club de Conversación. Los participantes trabajarán en parejas para ayudarse mutuamente a mejorar sus habilidades de habla en ambos idiomas. Si estás aprendiendo español o inglés, este es un excelente lugar para practicar sin prejuicios.

Para adultos, no es necesario registrarse.

Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists by digging up these "ancient bones". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar. Who knows what kind of history they will unearth?

Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists by digging up these "ancient bones". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar. Who knows what kind of history they will unearth?

This week we will be reading stories and then making a fun craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

For June we will be reading the first part of The Two Towers, also known as book three of the trilogy.

Taller para padres y cuidadores latinos: Fortaleciendo familias

Miriam Galán, fundadora de Azul Esperanza, dirigirá este taller para familias latinas. Crearemos un espacio para reflexionar sobre la crianza tradicional y aprender herramientas respetuosas y prácticas que promuevan el bienestar y desarrollo de todos los niños, incluidas las familias con niños neurodivergentes. El taller consta de tres sesiones. Patrocinado por Latinos Connect. Los niños son bienvenidos a asistir con sus padres.

Workshop for Latino parents and caregivers: Strengthening Families

Miriam Galán, founder of Azul Esperanza, will lead this workshop for Latino families. We will create a space to reflect on traditional parenting and learn respectful, practical tools that promote the well-being and development of all children, including families with neurodivergent children. The workshop consists of three sessions. Sponsored by Latinos Connect. Children are welcome to attend with their parents.