May greetings from NKCPL! (Don't forget to click "Load Images" to see all this month's news and info.)

Check out these May programs for adults @ NKCPL!

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required for most events.

Please note: The Library will be closed for Memorial Day on Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! >>

Have you heard? >> Using your NKCPL card, you now can check out FREE passes to the Museum at Prairiefire, located in Overland Park. The 4-pack passes are available at the Circulation Desk, and check out for one week. The Museum--a regional jewel--provides access to world-class exhibitions, fun programming for folks of all ages, and engaging educational STEAM activities. For details about obtaining Museum passes here at NKCPL, stop by the Library, or call 816.221.3360.

CPR Certification Class II wed may 1 @ 5 pm

Ever considered getting CPR certified? Or maybe you have a certification that needs to be renewed. If so, we have you covered--for free!--and just in time for summer. This session, facilitated by instructor Patty Ibarra, will last approximately 4 hours. At the end of class, participants will take a certification test. Space is limited! Register here.

A Moveable Feast: NKCPL's Cookbook Club & Potluck Party II thurs may 2 @ 6:30 pm

Do you love a good cookbook almost as much as a good novel? Do you love to gather with friends over a delicious meal? Then this group may be for you! Join us for a themed potluck on the first Thursday of *most* months. Want more details about how this monthly group works, what this month's theme is, and/or what you might bring to the feast? Contact Amy Brown at abrown@nkcpl.org , or by phone at 816.221.3360. We'd love to have you!

Census 2020 Application Drive II mon may 6 from 5-8 pm

From determining the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives to planning for roads, schools, and hospitals, an accurate census count is crucial. Which is why NKCPL is hosting a series of Census Taker application drives in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau. Attend any of these on-site events here at NKCPL, or find out more about the 2020 Census at 2020census.gov/jobs. Registration is not required, though registrants will receive a day-ahead email reminder. Register here.

Sew Fun! MYO Table Runners II tues may 7 @ 6:30 pm

Come sew with us--and leave with a one-of-a-kind quilted runner for your table. Supplies are provided! With instructor Barbara Lea. Register here.

Chair Yoga II wed may 8 @ 10 am & wed may 22 @ 6:30 pm

Looking for a gentle form of stretching--but not quite ready to hit the mat? Join us every other Wednesday (approximately) for a relaxing hour of chair yoga with instructor Tina Duer. No yoga experience necessary! Go to nkcpl.org > Programs & Events to register for the session(s) that work for you.

Crochet for Beginners II thurs may 9 @ 6:30 pm

Whether you're casting on for the first time or looking for a refresher, this class is for you. Come learn (or practice!) some knitting basics as you start a simple project with instructor Afton Salas. Supplies are provided! Register here.

Knitting for Beginners II tues may 14 @ 6:30 pm

Yoga for Everybody (on the mat!) II tues may 14, 21 & 28, all @ 6:30 pm

Join instructor Amy Vance for a refreshing hour of yoga at the Library. No experience necessary! Bring a mat (or a towel), if you can. Amy will be teaching a number of Tuesday evening yoga classes this spring, so come as often as makes sense for you. This is a great opportunity to start a new yoga practice! Go to nkcpl.org > Programs and Events tab to register for the session(s) that work for you.

Make It! Create Your Own Vision Board II thurs may 16 @ 6:30 pm

Have an idea--a goal, a dream, a VISION--that you'd like to make reality? Join us for an evening of vision board-making with instructor Jody Summers. We'll talk about the importance of articulating our goals, and the benefits of setting intentions in a visual medium. For this one, you supply the vision, we'll supply the boards (and other materials!). Register here.

Sew Fun! MYO Zippered Shopping Tote II thurs may 23 @ 6:30 pm

Come sew with us! At this 2-hour session, you'll make a shopping tote with pockets, and have the option of adding a zipper or two if desired. Stay tuned for fabric requirements! With instructor Patty Ibarra. Register here.

Loops & Threads: NKCPL's Fiber Crafting Group II tues may 28 @ 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 come knit/stitch (etc) alongside other fiber-craft friends. New knitters and crocheters, you're welcome to join us at this session, too! Register here.

Sew Fun! Open Sew @ NKCPL II tues may 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Interested in doing some sewing on your own outside of the Library's designated instructional time? Check out Open Sew! Bring your work-in-progress (maybe a handmade gift you're working on?) and utilize free access to the Library's Common Threads Makerspace, a new sewing lab located on our Lower Level. Questions about this space/time? Please email abrown@nkcpl.org .

Medicare Explained (in Plain English!) II tues may 28 @ 6:30 pm

Turning 65? Join instructor Chris Wilt for one of these brief informational sessions about how to make Medicare work for you! Register here.

Art at the Library: MYO Watercolor & Pen-Ink Renderings II thurs may 30 @ 6:30 pm

Looking to expand your artistic skillset? Join us for a creative workshop, and learn how to use watercolors and Sharpie ink to create a simple, stunning (and one-of-a-kind) piece of art. We'll supply the supplies! With instructor Kim Drottz. Register here.

Summer Reading starts May 25! Stay tuned for details about this year's program, which runs May 25-Aug 3. Readers of all ages are invited to participate. This year's theme? A Universe of Stories! >>

Check out these May programs for kids @ NKCPL!

Join us for weekly Storytimes !

Tues @ 7 pm and Wed @ 11 am

PLUS: A *NEW* Storytime

for babies & toddlers!

Fridays @ 10 am

Registration is not required for Library Storytimes.

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

FOR LITTLE KIDS Storytime for Babies and Toddlers II Fridays at 10 am

Have an extra-little Little? Join us in the orange mural room for stories, songs and play geared toward babies and toddlers up to age 2. No registration required!

FOR KIDS Lego Club II thurs may 16 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.

FOR LITTLE KIDS Little Ones Rhythm & Rhyme Time! II sat may 18 @ 11 am

Let's get moving! Join us in the orange mural room for a half-hour (or so) of songs, rhymes and activities geared toward kids newborn to pre-k. Stay for some playtime afterward with friends! Want to receive a reminder about this event? Register here.

FOR KIDS Sidewalk SRP Kickoff Event II sat may 25 @ 11 am

Come kick off the Library's Summer Reading Program in style by chalking the Library's front walk! We'll have music and treats--plenty of fun for kids of all ages! This year's SRP theme? A Universe of Stories! Register here.