Beyond the Books - Mid-Continent Public Library

Teen Programs
Expanding Your Horizons Fantastic Fun
Are You a Super Hero?
Join us as we discuss what makes someone a super hero both
in life and fiction. Learn about the earliest super heroes. How do
they compare to today’s super heroes in young adult literature?
Come and join the debate.
Antioch Thursday, May 10 6:30 PM
Teen Tech Week
No one knows technology like teens do! Show off you skills,
and join us in celebrating a digital world. We might even teach
you some new tricks.
North Independence Tuesday, January 3 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, January 4 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, January 10 6:30 PM
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, January 17 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, January 19 7:00 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, January 26 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, January 31 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, February 1 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, February 14 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, February 16 7:00 PM
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, February 21 6:30 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, February 23 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, February 28 6:30 PM
North Independence Tuesday, February 7 6:30 PM
Parkville Tuesday, March 6 6:30 PM
North Independence Tuesday, March 6 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, March 7 6:45 PM
South Independence Saturday, March 10 10:00 AM
Parkville Tuesday, March 13 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, March 15 7:00 PM
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, March 20 6:30 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, March 22 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, March 27 6:30 PM
North Independence Tuesday, April 3 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, April 4 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, April 10 6:30 PM
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, April 17 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, April 19 7:00 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, April 26 7:00 PM
North Independence Tuesday, May 1 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, May 2 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, May 8 6:30 PM
Lee’s Summit Tuesday, May 15 6:30 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, May 24 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, May 29 6:30 PM
Anime Movie Night
Join us and watch anime (Japanese animation). Goodies provided.
North Independence Tuesday, January 3 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, January 4 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, January 10 6:30 PM
Lee's Summit Tuesday, January 17 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, January 19 7:00 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, January 26 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, January 31 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, February 1 6:45 PM
North Independence Tuesday, February 7 6:30 PM
Parkville Tuesday, February 14 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, February 16 7:00 PM
Lee's Summit Tuesday, February 21 6:30 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, February 23 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, February 28 6:30 PM
North Independence Tuesday, March 6 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, March 7 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, March 13 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, March 15 7:00 PM
Lee's Summit Tuesday, March 20 6:30 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, March 22 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, March 27 6:30 PM
North Independence Tuesday, April 3 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, April 4 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, April 10 6:30 PM
Lee's Summit Tuesday, April 17 6:30 PM
Grain Valley Thursday, April 19 7:00 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, April 26 7:00 PM
North Independence Tuesday, May 1 6:30 PM
South Independence Wednesday, May 2 6:45 PM
Parkville Tuesday, May 8 6:30 PM
Lee's Summit Tuesday, May 15 6:30 PM
Oak Grove Thursday, May 24 7:00 PM
Blue Springs North Tuesday, May 29 6:30 PM
Brain Freeze for Teens
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come join
us for a tasty treat.
Red Bridge Thursday, February 2 7:00 PM
Extreme Edibles
Join us to create some exceptional, incredible, delectiable, edible
creations. See what wild things you can create. Call the branch for
food specifications.
Dearborn Tuesday, May 29 10:30 AM
Teen Programs
Hunger Games Havoc
You’ve heard the hype, you’ve read the books, now you must
unite with fellow fans. Join fellow warriors and competitors on
the battlefield. In this match of wits; solve, create, and defeat.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
North Independence Tuesday, March 20 7:00 PM
South Independence Thursday, March 22 4:00 PM
Red Bridge Thursday, March 22 7:00 PM
Smithville Saturday, March 24 12:00 PM
Parkville Saturday, March 24 1:00 PM
Lee’s Summit Saturday, March 24 2:00 PM
Improv at the Library
Bring your stories from school, camp, home, and church -
anywhere you hang out. We’ll share our stories and develop them
into improv games. Turn your stories into plays, skits, and stand
up. Props provided.
Antioch Monday, April 16 6:30 PM
Murder Mystery
Join us to help solve a crime on the high seas. Pack your
thinking cap, keen eye, and good memory to put together
all the clues and solve the mystery of Waves of Danger. This
two-hour program allows everyone to participate in solving
the murder mystery. Eight people are needed to play the characters
in the mystery, and the entire audience plays detective.
The program is led by the ship’s head of security to make sure
the evening stays on course. Disclaimer: No patrons are actually
injured during this program.
Grandview Monday, April 16 6:00 PM
Teen Game Day/Night
Join fellow teens at the library for fun and snacks! Play a variety
of games, including old favorites and new.
Red Bridge Thursday, January 12 7:00 PM
Excelsior Springs Tuesday, January 31 4:00 PM
Red Bridge Thursday, February 9 7:00 PM
Boardwalk Thursday, March 8 6:00 PM
Red Bridge Thursday, March 8 7:00 PM
Blue Springs South Saturday, March 24 2:00 PM
Boardwalk Thursday, April 12 6:00 PM
Red Bridge Thursday, April 12 7:00 PM
Boardwalk Thursday, May 10 6:00 PM
Red Bridge Thursday, May 10 7:00 PM
January thru May
Teen Movie Night
Come together with friends for popcorn and a movie.
Boardwalk Thursday, March 1 6:00 PM
Boardwalk Thursday, April 5 6:00 PM
Blue Springs South Saturday, April 28 2:00 PM
Boardwalk Thursday, May 3 6:00 PM
Blue Ridge Saturday, May 19 2:00 PM
The Force Has Come to the Library
Join us to explore your intergalactic personality via Star Wars.
Enjoy trivia, crafts, games, snacks, and a costume competition.
Luke needs you, the Universe needs you, and we need you. The
Force will be with us.
South Independence Thursday, May 10 2:00 PM
North Independence Saturday, May 12 1:00 PM
These Heroes are Super
Come to the Library and learn all about your favorite superhero.
Most of the modern movie heroes started in the land of
comics. Can you catch the mistakes in the movies? Do you care?
Whose your favorite? Come conference with like-minded friends.
Smithville Monday, February 6 6:30 PM
North Oak Monday, April 9 7:00 PM
This is Madness, March Madness
March is a busy time of year for the basketball world. What
better place to come feed the madness than at the Library? Join us
for brackets, snacks, trivia, and the best plays in basketball history.
Your team may not come out on top, but at least you get to meet
some really cool people.
Smithville Monday, March 12 6:30 PM
Zombie
Braaaaains! Do you secretly love the walking undead? We do!
We may do a Zombi-Zumba or even eat some brains! Call your
branch for information on what activities will take place.
Boardwalk Thursday, February 2 6:00 PM
Boardwalk Thursday, February 9 6:00 PM
Boardwalk Thursday, February 16 6:00 PM
Smithville Monday, April 2 6:30 PM
44 Register online at www.mymcpl.org/events or call the library branch location (phone numbers on back cover) 45
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