Library News 4-9-26
Library After Hours - Murder Mystery
Cleaver Class of 19-Deadly-2 
Friday, Apr. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | 21 and older only
Registration required; registration closes on Wednesday, Apr. 15 at 9 p.m.
Welcome back to the gymnatorium of Cleaver High, home of the Cleaver Beavers! It’s reunion time for all your high school favorites. Find your school spirit again and reminisce about all the great times we had together... or were they? Have past rivalries come back to haunt us? Has long lost love been found?  
Find out what the lunch lady knew all along.
 
Dress up as cheerleaders, jocks, nerds or any other high school stereotype strongly encouraged. This event is FREE; appetizers and soft drinks provided; cash bar available.  
New on hoopla
Ready, set, bake! Level up your pastry and breadmaking skills with the new Butter Book BingePass on Hoopla! From beginner basics to advanced techniques, these expert-led lessons make baking easy for everyone.
Start baking today
Spring Into Reading
Register now to participate in our new reading challenge!
Upcoming Adult Programs
April Showers Bring May Flours
Friday, Apr. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | East Room
Have you ever wondered why there are different types of flour at the grocery store? Do you know which one to use for cooking or baking? This session will be a “loaf” of fun that you don’t want to miss out on.
Presented by
Live virtual author talk 
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Tuesday, Apr. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Live online
Registration required
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his lates work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.

About the Author: Brad Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
Raised Bed Gardening
Thursday, Apr. 16 | 7 p.m. | Jahn Room
Raised beds provide a permanent feature on a patio or elsewhere in the garden and support a wide range of plants. Learn from Master Gardener Gwynn Pierce how to choose materials to suit your size and budget, prepare the soil mixture and how to space seeds and plants.
Presented by
Upcoming Library Closure
The Library will be closed on Friday, Apr. 24 for
quarterly staff in-service training. 
A Woman Professor Delivering a Lecture to Her Students in The Library
Pet Supplies Drive Now Through April 30
Children's Programs
New Program: Tween Vibes
Every Monday | 5-7 p.m. | East Room
Kids age 9-12 will have their own time to hang out and have fun!
April 13: Craft Night - Clay Figurines
April 20: Video Game Night
April 27: Trivia Night
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Pre-K Playtime
age 5 & under
Every Monday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | East Room
Join us for a fun and relaxed playtime where parents and preschoolers can connect in an open-play environment. Drop in to explore a variety of educational toys and games. It's the perfect opportunity to socialize, make new friends, and
have a great time together!
Storytime
age 5 & under
Every Tuesday|10-11 a.m.| East Room
Your littles will enjoy this interactive storytime with books, songs, and activities that build early literacy skills like vocabulary, listening, and social skills. Perfect for little ones to enjoy and learn in a fun, engaging environment!
Creation Station: Whimsical Hot Air Balloon Craft
ages 6-12
Wednesday, Apr. 15 | 4-6 p.m. | East Room
Soar into creativity with a whimsical hot air balloon craft. Kids will design a colorful balloon and basket using mixed materials like cotton swabs and pom poms. Let your imagination float away!
Teen Vibes: Craft Night - Clay Figurines
ages 13-18
Thursday, Apr. 16 | 5-7 p.m. | East Room
Each week, we’ll mix it up with a variety of activities - whether it’s board games, quiz shows, video games, crafts, or food nights! It’s all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with friends in a relaxed and creative space.
Wiggle Workshop
Every Friday* | 10-11 a.m. | Jahn Room
age 5 & under
Get ready to move and groove! This interactive program is packed with fun songs and dance that encourage movement and creativity. A perfect way for kids to burn energy, make friends, and have fun while building important motor skills!
*no program on Apr. 24 - Library closed for staff
in-service training
Leavenworth Public Library
417 Spruce Street | Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 | 913-682-5666
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