Honoring Native Heritage at the Library
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. Explore Library resources »
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Book Discussion: Long Division by Kiese Laymon
Travel through time and history with Long Division by Kiese Laymon—a sharp, funny look at race and identity. Join the discussion! We offer both in-person & online options »
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Frankenstein Deep Dive
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein had a short release in theaters and will be available on Netflix starting Nov. 7
Science Fiction Horror
Unstoppable creatures that want to kill, haunted houses in space & more. This Halloween why not relearn that not all aliens come in peace...
Geriatric Gems
Love a cozy with a seasoned lead—solving murders, saving towns, or causing mayhem with sharp wit. My future goals, right there.
Favorite Vegetarian Cookbooks
As an avid home cook, I'm always trying new cookbooks - these are my favorites featuring mostly vegetarian and lots of vegan recipes.
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Northwest Region Reads: Spooky Season
Need more chilling and creepy reads this fall? Staff at the Monticello and Shawnee branches share their favorite recommendations.
Kansas City Star Image Edition
Full-page images of The Kansas City Star newspaper plus select subscriber-only content.
Hot Drinks for Cold Days
It's getting colder outside! Check out these cozy books that you will probably want to read with a mug of something hot and delicious.
elementia Submissions Now Open
elementia accepts poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography and illustrations. Bring us your visions; share your legacy.
Teen Social Club, part of a series
Meet new friends, plan exciting events, recommend awesome books and engage in interesting activities. We’d love to have you! Snacks provided
Intro to Sewing
Nov 12th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Participants will get an introduction to modern sewing machines and have time to practice simple techniques. Intended for ages 13 and up.
Mental Health Awareness for Teens
Memoirs, self-help books and works of fiction can shine a light on mental illness and help us all feel less alone.
Advanced Reads for Tweens
Tweens: read everything in the youth section & want more, but not ready for teen/adult content? These picks are for you.
The World Almanac for Kids
One-stop resource for middle school student reports and research, plus teacher resources.
Platformers
Run, Jump, Double Jump through these bright, fantastical games, in both 2 and 3 dimensions. Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation and more.
Kanopy Kids
Curated collection of kids' videos including animated storybooks, inspirational tales, education programs and more.
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos, part of a series
Nov 14th | 9:30am - 10:00am
Toda la familia podrá disfrutar tanto en inglés como en otros idiomas: historias, canciones, y juegos de manos y dedos con los niños.
Bienvenido a 6 por 6!
6 por 6 Listos Para Leer es un programa que prepara a los pequeños para que cuando ingresen a la escuela estén listos para aprender a leer.
Britannica Escolar (Español)
ArtÃculos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.
Britannica Moderna (Español)
Miles de artÃculos, imágenes, mapas, diccionarios otros materiales de consulta — para sus investigaciones.