Bring your sense of humor and wonder this Second Saturday, Aug. 8. Sit back for a creative smattering of words, music and film, or dive into games and dramatic readings!
For All Ages
Chess and Checkers
Did you know chess and checkers are ancient games played nearly everywhere in the world? Come play! Game sets are provided and a moderator is available to facilitate.
9 - 11 a.m.
Antioch Library
Listen Local: Beep Goes the Weasel with Dave Cedillo
Prepare to be wowed! This musical multimedia extravaganza is part concert, part science experiement, part Riff Trax – you're in for a treat.
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lackman Library
Listen Local: Astronaut Merit Badge
Come enjoy some dancey, high-energy tunes rooted in the sound of 90s alternative. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and stick around for the film following the performance.
7 p.m.
Santa Fe Commons Park
Movie in the Park
Bring the family for the enthralling, puppet-filled fairy tale Labyrinth! Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and join us for a movie outside in downtown Overland Park. Get there early for live family-friendly music before the show.
8 p.m.
Santa Fe Commons Park
For Teens
YAAC Presents: A. S. King
This is your chance to meet author A. S. King at a special joint meeting of our Young Adult Advisory Councils! Enjoy lunch from Pagoda Pizza while our teens interview our guest of honor.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Shawnee Civic Center
For Teens and Adults
Meet the Author: A. S. King
Join us for a conversation with award-winning author A. S. King, who brings magical realism to light in her unforgettable novels for teens. Stick around for a book signing, too!
2 - 3 p.m.
Shawnee Library
Leawood Second Saturday Read Aloud
We're reading William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope by Ian Doescher! Whether reading or listening, forsooth, you will be transported to an enjoyable galaxy far, far away.
3 - 5 p.m.
Leawood Pioneer Library
For Adults
Second Saturday Book Discussion Group
Join us for a very special discussion with author A. S. King about her book Glory O'Brien's History of the Future.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Shawnee Library
If it's the Second Saturday of the month, you’re bound to find something to pique your curiosity and get your fill of fun!