Filed under: Books and Reading | Tags: Books and Reading, Kansas, Library Program, WEST WYANDOTTE LIBRARY
Discuss Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam. This book by Pope Brock tells the true story of a goat gland quack who almost became governor of Kansas. Join other readers at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 7, Scooters at The Legends. This program is sponsored by the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. Call (913) 596-5800 for more information.
Filed under: Books and Reading, Community | Tags: Library Program, LITERACY, MUSIC, The Big Read
The Libraries of Greater Kansas City (Kansas City Kansas, Kansas City, North Kansas City, Olathe, Johnson County and Mid-Continent public libraries) are kicking off The Big Read on Saturday, April 4, 1-3 p.m., at The Legends at Village West (I-435 and I-70 in Kansas City, Kansas). We’ll have ’60s music from the Krazy Kats, and Books.A.Million is having a book fair. A portion of the proceeds from the book fair will go to promote literacy in Kansas City. This year’s The Big Read selection is Old School, by Tobias Wolff. Participating libraries will have information available about special Old School programs. Find out where to go to join a community discussion about the novel after you’ve read it. Listen in each weekday at 11:30 a.m. as KKFI 90.1 FM broadcasts Old School read aloud by local celebrities and dignitaries beginning April 6. For all the information about The Big Read: Old School, visit us here.
Filed under: Continuing Education, Stock photo | Tags: CAREER, EDUCATION, Library Program, WEST WYANDOTTE LIBRARY
Want a better job? Dream of a career change? Need to retrain? I’ve known Caryl Neinas since we both worked for a recreational program for active senior adults. Now she works for the Educational Opportunity Center of Kansas City, Kansas and is focused on helping adults in Wyandotte County, Kansas, achieve more through education. She’s partnering with the Library to offer a free informational seminar, Back to School for Adults: the Way to a Better Future, at West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd. St., Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m.; and again on Thursday, April 30, at 10 a.m.
Maybe the next step for you in continuing education is getting a GED. Perhaps it’s figuring out how to combine your skills, dreams and education goals to define a new career path. Learn about the $83 billion in federal grants available – in addition to scholarships and loans – that can get you moving down the path. Gain an advantage in today’s labor market.
If you don’t already have a Kansas City, Kansas Public Library card, apply for one while you’re at the seminar. Your library card puts a wealth of information at your fingertips. Library staff can assist you with finding information on a wide variety of education and career topics. Bring your laptop to access the Internet and the Library’s online resources through free WiFi. Or, use one of the public access computers to research careers, hunt for a job, or complete job applications online.
Bring a friend who could benefit from continuing education or new computer skills. The Library offers free computer classes which start with the very basics of using a computer, mouse and keyboard. There are also classes on e-mail; the Internet; eBay; Miscroft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
Sonia Smith, PR Coordinator
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
Filed under: Art, Craft, How-to | Tags: Art, CRAFTS, Library Program, WEST WYANDOTTE LIBRARY
Do you have a picture frame that you don’t quite like? Maybe you have a notebook that needs a little pizzazz! Today is the day to make that happen. Bring in anything you want to make cooler or we’ll have some paper so you can make a little art piece that’s all your own! Wednesday, March 25, 2 p.m., West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St. (913) 596-5800
