Tag: MIDCONTINENT

The Mid-Continent Public Library is offering inperson and virtual events. Visit mymcpl.org/events for further information and additional events.

Events require advance registration unless otherwise stated. Go to www.mymcpl.org/events. You can then click on “All Events” at the top or on any of the special groups of events at the left side of the screen and can search for events. If you have questions as to how to register or attend an event, call 816-252-7228 and select the option for technology support.

If the event is a Zoom event, click on the event and register. An email invitation will be sent to you near the time of the event.

To attend most non-Zoom virtual events, register for the event and, near the time of the event, you will receive there will be a link to the library’s Facebook page MCPL360 (or you can navigate to https://www.facebook.com/mcpl360/ at the time the event is scheduled.)

If you can’t attend a particular virtual program, you may be able to see replays at youtube.com/ MCPLMO.

ONGOING

• Famous Czech and Slovak American: An exhibit at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. The story of the Czechs and Slovaks who immigrated to the United States. Through May 31.

• Guts & Glory: The War Train that Shaped a Nation: An exhibit at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. The story of the Czech and Slovak legions that made a difficult trek across Siberia during World War I. Through May 31.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

• Mad Science Presents Weather Wonders: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Blue Springs North Branch, 850 N.W. Hunter Drive. Wind, water and heat are the three components of weather. Learn the mysteries behind our weather patterns.

• Family Book Group: “The Legent of Rock Paper Scissors,” by Drew Daywalt: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Blue Springs South branch, 2220 Missouri 7. Hear this story read aloud and then talk about the story.

• Mad Science Presents Butterflies: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Colbern Road Branch, 1000 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit. Learn how caterpillars change into butterflies, how butterflies eat and lots of other fun facts.

MONDAY, APRIL 25

• Virtual ELL Classes (Zoom) Clases Virtuales De Ingles (zoom): 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn English from professional teachers. All levels welcome. A Zoom link will be sent to you 30 minutes before the lesson if you register and provide an email.

• Storytime for Families: 10 to 10:30 a.m., South Independence branch, 13700 E. 35th St., or the Blue Springs South branch, 2220 Missouri 7. Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities. For children of all ages.

• We’ve Got Your Number: 4 to 4:30 p.m., Blue Ridge branch, 9253 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City. Jay and Leslie Cady use circus skills and humor to have fun with numbers. They will juggle and tell stories to explore numbers.

• The Life of Benjamin Franklin: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Blue Springs North branch, 850 N.W. Hunter Drive. A re-enactor will talk about Franklin and the major events of his life.

• A Virtual Book Group: Stay at Home Book Group (Zoom): 7 to 8 p.m. If you are missing book talk, join this virtual book group over Zoom.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

• Virtual ELL Classes (Zoom) Clases Virtuales De Ingles (zoom): 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn English from professional teachers. All levels welcome. A Zoom link will be sent to you 30 minutes before the lesson if you register and provide an email.

• Storytime for Families: 10 to 10:30 a.m., Raytown branch, 6131 Raytown Road or the Colbern Road branch at 1000 N.E. Colbern Road in Lee’s Summit. Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities. For children of all ages.

• Brick Wall Discussion Group: 2 to 3 p.m. at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. If you have hit a brick wall in your genealogy research, you are not alone.

• Drawing Poppies like Georgia O’Keeffe: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Blue Springs South branch, 2220 Missouri 7. Create a poppy flower in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe, using chalk pastels.

• Mad Science Presents Weather Wonders: 6:30 to 7:14 p.m., Buckner branch, 19 E. Jefferson St.. Wind, water and heat are the three components of weather. Learn some of the mysteries behind our weather.

• Teen Book Group: “Shadow and Bone,” by Leigh Bardugo: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., South Independence branch, 13700 E. 35th St., Discussions of popular young-adult Titles. This month it is “Shadow and Bone,” recently adapted for Netflix. The book has themes of friendship, magic, and good versus evil.

• Basic Yoga: 7 to 8 p.m., Raytown branch, 6131 Raytown Road. Join this three-week restorative yoga class to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or a towel.

• Cancer Support for the Whole Family, the Whole Time (Zoom): 7 to 8 p.m. Approximately 1.9 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Learn the most common concerns of cancer patients and how to support the whole family. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program and registered participants will be emailed a Zoom access code 15 minutes before the program starts so you must provide an email address.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

• Virtual ELL Classes (Zoom) Clases Virtuales De Ingles (zoom): 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is a virtual event. Learn English from professional teachers. All levels welcome. A Zoom link will be sent to you 30 minutes before the lesson if you register and provide an email.

• Making Sense of Your Mac: Force Quit (MCPL360): 1 to 1:30 p.m. Is an app refusing to close? Is your Mac frozen and unresponsive? Let’s talk about force quit and how to do it. To participate, go to https:// www.facebook.com/mcpl360 on the date and time of the scheduled program. If you don’t see the program at this time, you can watch it later at the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO.

• Family Book Group: “Superbuns! Kindness is her Superpower,” by Diane Kredensor: 5 to 6 p.m., South Independence branch, 13700 E. 35th St. S. Bring the whole family to hear this story read aloud and then discuss the book.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

• Book Group: “Deacon King Kong,” by James McBride: 2 to 3 p.m., North Independence Branch, 317 W. U.S. 24.

• Bedtime Stories for Children: 6 to 7 p.m., North Independence branch, 317 W. U.S. 24. Bring your pillow and your favorite blanket or stuffed animal.

• Conversational English (Zoom): 6 to 6:45 p.m. Participate in structured conversational English classes with professional teachers for one hour every Thursday afternoon.

• Tween Book Group: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” by J.K. Rowling: 6 to 7 p.m., Buckner branch, 19 E. Jefferson St.. Discuss the magical world of Harry Potter.

• How to Find an Owl in Your Neighborhood (Zoom): 7 to 8 p.m. Naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, aka “The Owl Man,” helps you find owls in your neighborhood, whether in subdivisions, city neighborhoods, or parks. You must sign into the room prior to the start of the program, even though you will also have registered in advance.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

• Reading Trackers: Goodreads (MCPL360): 1 to 1:15 p.m. Trying to remember that great book you read last year? Learn how to keep track with Goodreads.