READ to a Dog or Cat with Pets for Life – Monday, July 10, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Join us at the Leawood Pioneer Library for the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E. A. D.) program. This program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a registered therapy dog or cat! These animals volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team. Please note: space is limited for this program; kids will get a ticket at arrival and wait their turn to read to one of several animals.
Play Lab – Tuesday, July 11, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Connect with other families for a casual playdate at the Lenexa City Center Library, featuring open-ended play materials! Designed for up to age 6 with a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Let’s Stick Together – A Celebration of Music & Family with Mr. Stinky Feet – Various dates, times & location
- Tuesday, July 11, 10 – 11 a.m. - Gardner Library
- Wednesday, July 12, 10 – 11 a.m. - Lenexa City Center Library – This event will take place at the Lenexa Public Market, located at 8750 Penrose Lane
- Wednesday, July 12, 1 – 2 p.m. – Oak Park Library
Join us for an award-winning kid rocker and author, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove, as he celebrates 25 years of uniting communities through music. It’s a rockin’ dance party for the whole family. Check out Jim’s music and books at www.jimcosgrove.com
Meet the Authors: Sarah Henning, Julie Murphy and Natalie C. Parker– Thursday, July 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Join us at the Monticello Library for acclaimed authors, Sarah Henning, Julie Murphy, and Natalie C. Parker when they will be in conversation about their newest titles: Monster Camp, Camp Sylvania and The Devouring Wolf. Join us as they discuss all things wacky, scary, and campy in their new Spooktacular releases. Copies of these new title will be available for purchase. Q&A and book signing to follow.