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

Check out these August 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 Labor Day on Sunday, September 1, and Monday, September 2. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Did you know? The Library houses a sewing studio equipped with 12 sewing machines and all the supplies you need to start (or re-start) your sewing journey! Visit our programs calendar for class info, or email abrown@nkcpl.org to reserve time in this space for your own project sewing. Happy stitching! >>

Yoga for Everybody (on the mat!) II tues aug 6, 20 & 27, 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 summer and fall, 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.

Sew Fun! More Half-Square Triangle Quilt Design II tues aug 6 @ 6:30 pm

We're continuing our exploration of half-square quilting techniques with instructor Barbara Lea. Didn't make the last session--or maybe you did, and want to learn more? Then join us! Register here.

Chair Yoga II wed aug 7 @ 10 am & wed aug 21 @ 10 am

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.

Sew Fun! MYO Pencil Caddy II thurs aug 8 @ 6:30 pm

This fun project has an eco-friendly heart! Come learn how to transform a tin can into a pocketed pencil caddy. Supplies are provided! With instructor Patty Ibarra. Register here.

A Moveable Feast: NKCPL's Cookbook Club & Potluck Party II thurs aug 8 @ 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! 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!

Knitting for Beginners II tues aug 13 @ 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.

Sew Fun! Stitched with Love II tues aug 13 from 6:30-7:30 pm

Join us for an hour of donation sewing to benefit City Union Mission. This month's project? Simple drawstring bags. Questions? Email abrown@nkcpl.org. Register here to received a day-ahead reminder!

Sew Fun! Embellishing with Lace II thurs aug 15 @ 6:30 pm

Learn how to add lace to embellish your favorite items: shorts, jeans, jackets and more! Supplies are provided. With instructor Sheryl Godsy. Register here.

Healthy You: Postpartum Recovery II thurs aug 15 @ 6:30 pm

Learn a variety of ways to heal, comfort and nurture yourself as you welcome baby and transition into motherhood. With Certified Childbirth Educator Kelsey Zydel. Register here.

Sew Fun! Intro to Improv Quilting II tues aug 20 @ 6:30 pm

We're continuing our exploration of quilting techniques with instructor Barbara Lea. Join us for an intro to the fabulous world of improv quilting--then come back on (Tues) Sept. 3 for more on this fun topic. Supplies are provided! Register here.

Taste-test Thursdays: Flavors of the Mediterranean II thurs aug 22 @ 6:30 pm

Come experience a taste of the Mediterranean--a cuisine that relies heavily on the fresh produce in season now--with culinary enthusiast Kelly Gibbens as your guide. We'll sample some yummy fare, and you'll leave with a stack of recipes. Join us! Register here.

Sew Fun! Open Sew @ NKCPL II tues aug 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Bring your work-in-progress and utilize free access to the Library's Common Threads Makerspace, a sewing lab located on our Lower Level. Questions about this space/time? Please email abrown@nkcpl.org .

Loops & Threads: NKCPL's Fiber Crafting Group II tues aug 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 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 to receive a day-ahead reminder.

Medicare Explained (in Plain English!) II tues aug 27 @ 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.

Home Help: Cut Clutter & Organize Your Space II thurs aug 29 @ 6:30 pm

You can do it! As we step into fall, come get tips on how to clear your space--and your head--using some simple strategies from design professional Kim Drottz. Register here.

Check out these August programs for

kids & young adults @ NKCPL!

Join us for weekly Storytimes !

Tues @ 7 pm & Wed @ 11 am

PLUS: A weekly 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 Rocket Blastoff Rewards Party II sat aug 3 from 10 am-1 pm @ Macken Park

Hey Kids! Have you completed your 5th reading log in the Summer Reading Program? Then bring your ticket (located in the tote bag you earned for completing the program) and join us at Macken Park for an end-of-Summer Reading rewards party! Featuring Happy Faces Entertainment and Oh Wow!! Balloons.

FOR YOUNG ADULTS End-of-Summer-Reading Pizza & a Movie Party II sat aug 3 @ 11 am

Hey young adults! Did you complete this year's Summer Reading program? Bring your ticket (located in the tote bag you earned for completing the program) and join us for pizza and a movie in the Library's downstairs meeting room. Hope to see you there!

FOR KIDS Lego Club II thurs aug 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.

FOR LITTLE KIDS Little Ones Rhythm & Rhyme Time! II sat aug 17 @ 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!