Beyond the Books - Mid-Continent Public Library

Family Programs
Animals & Nature
Boots, Bridles, and Books
Come to the library to learn about famous horses like Blaze,
Flicka, Seabiscuit, Comanche, and Trigger! In this session, we’ll
read books about horses and learn about riding them. Horse
colors and breeds, horse safety, riding gear, and much more are
covered in this class. You won’t want to miss the excitement of
Boots, Bridles, and Books at the library, provided by Kansas City’s
Sunset Trails Horse Stables. Ages 6 and up
North Oak Wednesday, March 7 7:00 PM
Grandview Thursday, March 15 6:30 PM
North Independence Wednesday, April 25 11:00 AM
Oak Grove Thursday, May 31 4:00 PM
Critters in the Classroom
What exactly is a pollywog? How does a snake swallow food
larger than its head? Discover differences and similarities between
amphibians and reptiles through hands-on interaction, and by
comparing and contrasting the physical characteristics of each.
Ages 4 and up
Excelsior Springs Saturday, January 28 2:30 PM
Lee’s Summit Thursday, March 15 7:00 PM
Blue Ridge Saturday, May 12 2:00 PM
Don’t Touch That Baby
Learn the facts and the future of wild babies and birds. A live
Great Horned Owl and taxidermy mounts will help illustrate the
natural history of wild animals and why you “Don’t Touch That
Baby!” Ages 9 and up
Lee’s Summit Thursday, April 12 7:00 PM
Dream Big with Mad Science After Dark
Discover what makes a Lightning Bug light up, Glow Sticks
glow, and the secrets within household chemicals. Terms that will
be discussed; bioluminescence, and chemiluminescence. Ages 6
and up
Lee’s Summit Monday, March 12 2:30 PM
Buckner Thursday, May 24 7:00 PM
Eagle Presentation
Want to learn about eagles and see a live one too? Hear a
biography of a live eagle and learn about physical characteristics
special to eagles, nesting, and fun facts. Props are used to help
visualize their wing span, eye sight, size, etc. All ages
Excelsior Springs Saturday, May 5 2:30 PM
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Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Fancy Nancy’s family decides to get a dog, and she is certain
that it can be a fancy dog too. She thinks that a papillon--a
small, delicate, fluffy dog-- is the ultimate accessory. But her
family wants a large plain dog. How unglamorous! She discovers
that real fanciness does not depend simply on appearance,
but more on having lots of fun. Ages 3 and up
Blue Springs North Saturday, January 28 11:00 AM
Kearney Saturday, February 18 10:30 AM
Red Bridge Saturday, March 24 11:00 AM
Oak Grove Monday, May 7 7:00 PM
Fancy Nancy Every Day is Earth Day
Fancy Nancy shares the importance of being green. It’s so
important that she wants to take care of the earth morning,
noon, and night. Ages 3 and up
Blue Springs South Wednesday, April 18 7:00 PM
Boardwalk Saturday, April 21 2:00 PM
Horse Hooves in the Grass
(at the Library)
There are lots of great reasons to visit your library, and now
there are even more! Our “Horse Hooves In The Grass” program,
provided by Kansas City’s Sunset Trails Horse Stables, offers you
an exciting opportunity to meet, groom, and pet a beautiful
horse. You’ll also learn about horse care, horse safety, and much
more! All ages
Blue Springs North Saturday, May 5 11:00 AM
Family Programs
Mad Science Demonstrates Bugs
Get down into the insect world with
Mad Science! Enjoy a 45-minute on-site
safari that brings baffling bug mysteries
into the light. Explore the insides and outsides
of insects, participate in a bug-fest,
and spark an interest in insects! This is a
show of entomological proportion! Ages 6 and up
North Independence Wednesday, January 25 11:00 AM
Raytown Thursday, March 8 2:00 PM
Blue Ridge Saturday, March 10 2:00 PM
North Oak Wednesday, April 4 7:00 PM
Mad Science Demonstrates Fire and Ice
Join the Mad Science gang for this incredible demonstration of
fire and ice. See foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in
mid-air, and flashy reactions that go POOF! Ages 6 and up
Red Bridge Thursday, May 10 1:00 PM
Mad Science Presents
Che-Mystery Workshop
Eliminate the mystery in chemistry! Explore one of the most
exciting and fundamental sciences as you explore chemical reactions,
grow a crazy crystal garden, and make your own “chemical”
soda pop! Ages 7 and up
Edgerton Thursday, March 15 1:00 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, March 29 4:00 PM
Mad Science Presents Color Lab
ROY G. BIV is ready to meet the vocabulary of young scientists
in this workshop exploring colors. Ages 4 and up
Red Bridge Saturday, February 4 2:00 PM
Grandview Tuesday, May 15 10:00 AM
Mad Science Presents Shapes
and Structures
Come discover different shapes and structures and see how they
make up your world. Ages 4 and up
Grandview Thursday, April 12 6:30 PM
Mad Science Presents Stunt Planes
and Gliders
Stunt planes will fly students through the basics of flight and
aerodynamics. Students will learn about the four forces which
affect a plane in flight: drag, gravity, lift, and forward thrust. They
will also witness, experience, play with, and use these forces to
their advantage in the construction of cool paper planes! Ages 7
and up
Lone Jack Thursday, February 9 10:00 AM
January thru May
Meet A Seeing Eye Dog
What kind of training does a seeing eye dog receive? How did
the seeing eye dog program get started? See a demonstration by
one of these unique dogs. All ages
Boardwalk Saturday, February 18 2:00 PM
Meet an Excelsior Springs Police Dog
How are police dogs selected and trained? What kind of
work do they do for the police department? A local canine
officer will be at the library with his four legged partner to tell
you more about police dogs and what they do. Don’t miss this
chance to meet a police dog in person. Ages 7 and up
Excelsior Springs Thursday, March 29 11:00 AM
Missouri Fur Bearer Presentation
This program provides a look at the common fur bearing mammals
of Missouri and their unique characteristics, adaptations,
and habits. We will discuss trapping methods and the importance
of trapping and hunting of furbearers through history. There will
also be an opportunity to examine and feel the pelts of several of
Missouri’s furbearers. Ages 4 and up
Dearborn Thursday, April 12 4:00 PM
Pet Suitcase
Pet Suitcase teaches children that caring for a pet is a big
responsibility. Children take turns pulling items from a “pet’s
suitcase” and identifying them. The presenter will demonstrate
the importance of each item. All ages
Excelsior Springs Saturday, February 4 3:30 PM
Camden Point Saturday, February 18 10:00 AM
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