Adults can try their hand at needle felting with the wise guidance of master fiber artist, Saundra. We will create lovely flowers that can be used as a brooch, magnet, barrette, headband, etc.

For adults, registration required. 

Medieval women are often portrayed as damsels in distress who needed a bright shining knight to rescue them, existing with no rights or power of their own. Join Dr. Paula Hayward as she outlines the basis for these medieval tropes and shares the reality of the power that medieval women possessed in the legal system as well as in their everyday lives. 

The Classically Speaking series is a monthly program designed to share stories from the various educational fields known as the liberales artes. Designed for adults, bring your curiosity as we cultivate knowledge outside the classroom in an accessible and exam-free space. 

Do you love playing Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch? Do you want to challenge others to see who you can beat? Join our Super Smash Bros. All Ages Tournament! Sign-in begins at 1:30 p.m., tournament begins at 2 p.m. Feel free to bring your own joycons or pro controller. 

Save your spot by registering all in your family who want to participate in this elimination tournament. For all ages. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

March's book is A Spirited Blend by Lauren Elliott. 

All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability). Audio and e-book are available on Hoopla. 

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.

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 Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green.

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.