All Day
Exhibit: Women of a New Tribe
at Central Library (816-701-3400)
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 From Saturday, July 26—Sunday, September 7, 2008, east coast photographer Jerry Taliaferro's vision of the modern black woman comes to life at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., with the photo exhibit, Women of a New Tribe.
The exhibit of approximately 75 black-and-white portraits pays homage to the physical and spiritual beauty of black women from many different walks of life while visually harkening back to the glamour photography of the 1930s and '40s. To give the exhibit a local touch, Taliaferro conducted a photo shoot in Kansas City with women representing such diverse sectors as education, law, real estate, and the arts. "These beautiful women have always been around us. They are our wives, mothers, sisters, daughters and friends," said Taliaferro, who first debuted the exhibit in 2002. "Perhaps in seeing their beauty, we will come to see what makes a woman truly beautiful. Just maybe we will come to understand that real beauty is more than that which can be seen. Real beauty is that which lifts us, real beauty touches our hearts." The exhibit has traveled to a number of cities, but the Kansas City Public Library is the first Midwestern venue. A complementary series of programs celebrating the beauty, strength, and resolve of black women will take place at the Central Library. Click here for more information. |
9:30 AM
Computer Class: Advanced Microsoft Excel
at Plaza Branch (816-701-3481)
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Prerequisite: Excel Basics. Take your Excel skills a step forward. Learn how to apply mathmatical functions to make your spreadsheets work better for you. We'll also cover how to insert charts and graphs for professional looking spreadsheets. |
9:30 AM
Children: Baby Bounce
at Plaza Branch (816-701-3481)
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Every Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 we will provide stories and fun activities for newborns and infants. We will read fun books for babies, do baby yoga and enjoy lots of songs and rhymes. |
10:00 AM
Computer Class: E-mail Basics
at Southeast Branch (816-701-3484)
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Sign up for a free e-mail account and follow along as this tutorial teaches the ins and outs of sending and receiving e-mail as well as how to organize your messages. An introduction to e-mail etiquette is also included. Please call the branch where you would like to attend to register. |
10:30 AM
Children: Baby Bounce
at Plaza Branch (816-701-3481)
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Every Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 we will provide stories and fun activities for newborns and infants. We will read fun books for babies, do baby yoga and enjoy lots of songs and rhymes. |
10:30 AM
Preschool Story Time
at Trails West Branch (816-701-3483)
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Throughout the summer, this program offers seasonal stories, songs, videos, finger play activities, and learning fun for a preschool audience. Preschool Story Time is held at the Central, L.H. Bluford, Plaza, Southeast, Waldo, and Westport branches. Daycares are welcome at LH Bluford Branch. To make a reservation, call 816.701.3689. |
5:00 PM
GED Study Classes
at North-East Branch (816-701-3485)
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These regular study sessions are designed to help those interested in obtaining their General Equivalency Diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma. Groups are held at North-East and Waldo branches and meet regularly. Call Adult Basic Education at 816-418-8202 to register. |
6:00 PM
GED Study Classes
at Waldo Community Branch (816-701-3486)
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These regular study sessions are designed to help those interested in obtaining their General Equivalency Diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma. Groups are held at North-East and Waldo branches and meet regularly. Call Adult Basic Education at 816-418-8202 to register. |
6:00 PM
Unplugged Games
at Plaza Branch (816-701-3481)
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It's back... with a twist! Each week, we'll play a different board game in the Teen Place. |
6:00 PM
North-East Book Group
at North-East Branch (816-701-3485)
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 Join us for a lively discussion of Welcome To The World, Baby Girl by Fannie Flagg. Dena Nordstrom is a brainy and beautiful rising star of 70's television who is also haunted by memories of her mother's sudden disappearance when Dena was 15. When Dena begins to drink so much that she is physically ill, she returns to the Missouri hometown of her deceased father and begins to heal under the nurturing care of his salt-of-the-earth relatives.
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6:30 PM
Waldo Chess Club
at Waldo Community Branch (816-701-3486)
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Every chess player needs a checkmate. Throughout the month, join us and play the world's greatest game. |
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