For Families. Listen to stories about the importance of pollinators, and how to attract them to your yard with native wildflowers. Then start your pollinator garden by making seed balls that will unleash seeds to grow in your yard. Finally, learn about the proper sunlight and moisture that different Missouri...
At Home Family Book Club Kit. June 12, 2023. Ages 8-12 and family. Family Book Club Kits will include a copy of the book and some discussion questions as well as a few treats. Members of your family can read the book and share ideas and discuss at home. Miss Quinces by Kat...
For Families. VROOM VROOM! Your family will make a cardboard box car then watch a short film. You will make one car per family. Age: Families with 2-6 year olds. Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Date: June 15, 2023.
Sorry, This Event is Full. For Families. Bring your family and learn to make: Fresh Pasta with a creamy Alfredo sauce and Italian Chop Salad with a mason jar dressing. Age: Families. Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Date: June 17, 2023. Sign-up is required.
At Home Family Book Club Kit. July 10, 2023. Ages 8-12 and family. Family Book Club Kits will include a copy of the book and some discussion questions as well as a few treats. Members of your family can read the book and share ideas and discuss at home. Stand Up Yumi Chung...
For FamiliesI scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade ice cream! Join us as we explore the chemistry behind making ice cream. What happens if we add salt to the bags? No salt? How long should we shake the bags? Come to the library to find out! Sign-up is required.
Age: Families. Join us for the first KPL Family Carnival Night with games, activities and prizes to celebrate the end of summer. Registration Required.
At Home Family Book Club Kit. August 14, 2023. Ages 8-12 and family. Family Book Club Kits will include a copy of the book and some discussion questions as well as a few treats. Members of your family can read the book and share ideas and discuss at home. Linked by Gordon Korman...
Group 1: Summer Reading Assistant: Help us give out Summer Reading prizes, create coupon booklets, help patrons sign up for Summer Reading at the public computers, and answer questions about the program.
Group 2: Youth Services Event Volunteer: This is perfect for someone that wants to help us put on events for kids and teens! Duties include program preparation, helping at specific events such as storytime, and assisting during library programs with staff.
Group 3: Behind the Scenes Volunteer: A fit if you enjoy independent projects like shelving books, helping us keep the room inviting and tidy, refilling book displays, helping with behind the scenes Summer Reading prep including couponing, supply preparation, and more!
Group 4: Office Assistant: Work in the library admin office on light clerical duties such as scanning and stickering books. Great if you want some office/organizing experience!
Group 5: Mural Project: Help us design a library mural on the outside fence. If you love creative projects, painting and teamwork, this group is for you!
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