March News & Info from NKCPL

The Library's transition to Missouri Evergreen, our new partner group, is underway. If you use a KCPL card to access NKCPL resources, this will affect you, as you will now need an NKCPL card in good standing in order to access the Library's collection items (print and digital) and library computers. For details, click here .

Check out these March programs for adults!

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Join us!

** Please note: The Library will be closed on Monday, March 26,

for staff training, and on Sunday, April 1, for Easter. **

Fundamentals of Art: Let's play with clay! II thurs mar 8 @ 6:30 pm

Join us for session 3 of an Art Fundamentals series with instructor Kim Drottz. The medium this week? Clay! You'll learn some basic techniques and leave with a small project. Register here.

Chair Yoga II wed mar 14 @ 10 am

Looking for a gentle form of stretching--but not quite ready to hit the mat? Join us for a relaxing hour of chair yoga with instructor Shannon Wheeler. No yoga experience necessary! Register here.

Sew Fun! MYO 9-patch Mug Rug II thurs mar 15 @ 6:30 pm

Come sew with us! This time, we’re stitching up 9-patch mug rugs--our first foray into quilting! All supplies (even machines) are provided! With instructor Lisa Ronning. Sewing classes are brought to you by Common Threads, NKCPL’s new (mobile-for-the-moment) Makerspace initiative. Register here.

NKCPL's Cookbook Club Kickoff Night II thurs mar 22 @ 6:30 pm

Love a good cookbook almost as much as a great novel or biography? This NEW group--dedicated to cooking from and talking about great cookbooks--may be for you. Join us at our inaugural gathering to get details and provide input. Register here.

Fiber Lovers Unite! II tues mar 27 @ 6:30 pm

Are you a fiber lover (a knitter, crocheter, or spinner, perhaps) who's looking to connect with others of your own kind? Bring your wip and join us on the last Tuesday of the month to knit/stitch (etc) alongside other fiber-art friends! We'll share tips and patterns, and enjoy working on our respective projects alongside fellow yarn lovers. **This group is geared toward folks who already know the basics; if you’re looking to learn, please stay tuned for info on future classes for beginners! ** Register here.

Medicare Explained (in Plain English!) II tues mar 27 @ 6:30 pm

New to Medicare, or about to be soon? Maybe you’re on Medicare but still have questions. If so, join Chris Wilt for a brief informational session on how Medicare works, and how to make it work for you! Can't make this session? Chris Wilt will be here the last Tuesday of each month to talk turkey about Medicare. Plan to attend when the time is right for you! Register here.

Chair Yoga II wed mar 28 @ 10 am

Looking for a gentle form of stretching--but not quite ready to hit the mat? Join us for a relaxing hour of chair yoga with instructor Shannon Wheeler. No yoga experience necessary! Register here.

Cupcake Decorating 101: Easter Sweets Edition II thurs mar 29 @ 6:30 pm

Come learn some cupcake decorating tips from pro Jeanine Hanson, just in time for the Easter Bunny! Frosting and decorating tips are provided, though you WILL need to bring a dozen baked, unfrosted cupcakes to practice on. Can't bring your own cupcakes? Call or email Amy Brown ( abrown@nkcpl.org ) to arrange an alternative. SPACE IS LIMITED. Register here.

Check out these March programs for kids!

Join us for weekly Storytimes !

Tues @ 7 pm and Wed @ 11 am

No registration required.

Kids of all ages are welcome to attend Children’s programs at NKCPL. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wild Things Party! II sat mar 3 @ 11 am

Where are the wild things? Here at the Library on March 3, of course! Join us for a celebration of Maurice Sendak's timeless classic, Where the Wild Things Are, and enjoy a slew of Sendak-inspired games and crafts. Register here.

Lego Club II thurs mar 15 from 6-8 pm

Drop in for some creative Lego fun in the Children's area! Snacks are provided. Want to receive a reminder about this event? Register here.

Shake It Up, Baby! II sat mar 17 @ 11 am

Have a little bitty one? Join us in the orange mural room for songs, rhymes and activities geared toward babies newborn to age two. Afterward, stay for some playtime with new (or old!) friends! Want to receive a reminder about this event? Register here.