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Belle & The Vertigo Waves
Belle and the Vertigo Waves is an indie rock band from Kansas City. Led by Belle Loux, the songs on the band's first album, Aligned and their newest song "Fear or Faith", come from some of the darkest --yet most resilient--corners of her personal life. In her words, the origins of "Fear or Faith" came "while taking inventory of my life, that question played on repeat in my mind. Do I genuinely believe in and have faith in these things in my life, or am I just holding onto them out of the place of fear.
Podcast Topic: Fall Theme!
In this episode, host Dave Carson introduces Melissa Horak-Hern as the new co-host of the Did you hear? podcast! They dive into our Fall 2019 trimesterly theme for our programs: "Unlocking the Mind." They also reveal all of the amazing podcast episode topics for the next four months!
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Teen Events
We've got plenty to keep you entertained and having fun.
Young Adult Literary Council - earn volunteer hours, grab a snack, and meet new people
Table Top Games - bring your favorite game to share or learn a new one at the event
Teen Bullet Journal Club - organize, decorate, and share ideas for your bullet journal
Teen Creative Writing Workshop - join us to hone your writing skills
MakerSpace events - Beginners Night, Clothing Repair Workshop, and more
And there's more! Check our full schedule of teen events »
Art at Your Local Library
Enjoy art at your Library with our Exhibitions. At many of our locations, you can see art by local artists and groups on display year-round. Be sure to check out the exhibitions at your local branch.
Here are a few of the exhibitions on display through August 21:
Oak Park: Christy Steinberg and Kris Schmolze
Cedar Roe: Joe Bussell
Shawnee: Larissa Uredi
Gardner: Paige Davis
Throwback Thursday is No Picnic
Oh wait! YES it is! For this Throwback Thursday we offer up a photo of a picnic area in Merriam or Mission circa 1940. Why? It's still summer and that means it's still grilling season!
For even more local history visit jocohistory.org or follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Gaming @ the Library
Board games have brought family and friends together for years, and we are now in a golden age of game choices! Join us for enjoyable games, meet new friends and have new adventures. All ages welcome.
- Antioch Library, first Wednesdays, 6 pm »
- Blue Valley Library, second Wednesdays, 6 pm »
- Central Resource Library, third Mondays, 6 pm »
- Monticello Library, third Thursdays, 6 pm »
- Gardner Library, fourth Saturdays, 12 pm »
This Fall you also have three chances to learn The Game of Go, an ancient Chinese strategy game.
Friday's Featured Artist
In the words of the band itself, Stary "sounds like Neil Diamond except harder and more sad?!?!?" Listeners may or may not hear Mr. Diamond’s influence in their melodic indie-rock songs, but that’s beside the point. Comprised of core members Marisa B. Tejeda and Adam James in 2017, with drummer Seth Props joining later, Stary’s eponymous debut EP definitely deserves a listen. We are excited to share an interview with this new Kansas City band has they prepare more live shows and a full album. Enjoy!
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