This Week at the Library

This week at the Library, you can join us at:

Library OnDemand – Available anytime you like. 

Pollinator Series – Tuesday, April 18, 4 – 5 p.m.

Bees, butterflies and bats . . . oh my! Spring is here and our regional pollinators are in full flight. Join us at the Antioch Library with Johnson County Master Gardeners for this workshop to learn from the experts exactly what is happening when these animals and insects are flying about. Each participant will receive seeds to help grow more places for pollinators to explore.

American Girl Book Club – Tuesday, April 18, 6 – 7 p.m.

This book club meeting at Cedar Roe Library helps kids learn more about important moments in American history. American Girl offers many character stories exploring historical perspectives from a girl’s point of view. Join this group to read and craft with new friends. Free books will be available one month before the session and are available while supplies last. Visit the Questions Desk where the book club meets to pick up the book. Best for ages 8-12; all kids are welcome.

Panel Discussion: Riding Through the Ages – Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Being a woman is a dynamic experience and our bike life adapts to our changing bodies and social lives. Learn from this panel at the Central Resource Library on how they navigate bicycling for transportation or recreation, riding with kids, and using technology and gear to ease the transitions.

Two Chapters Book Club – Wednesday, April 19, 4 – 5 p.m.

Come read with us at the Central Resource Library! A librarian will read aloud the first two chapters of a favorite book and you can decide to check out a copy to take home if you like it. If the chapters are short, we might sample more. We’ll have snacks and activities related to the book. Ages 7-11.

Tween Book Club – Saturday, April 22, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

If you’re age 9-13 and enjoy reading, this program is for you! Let’s get together at the Leawood Pioneer Library to read new books, discuss ideas and characters, and meet other book lovers. We read a different book each session, and staff will lead the group in a discussion about the book. Participants will get a free book while supplies last. Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick up your book for April is Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson. 

And much more happening this week …