Talks & Readings: Poetry Reading/Spoken Word Open Mic: Poetry and Prose Join the editor of Space and Time magazine in performing your original works live on stage. Meet local writers and poets, and see what's happening in your literary community!	Mid-Continent Public Library – North Independence Branch Independence, MO Wed 12/11/19 at 6pm-7pm
Talks & Readings: Family/Child (Books) Storytime with Santa Santa is making a special trip to the Library to read a holiday story. After the story, sit on Santa's knee to tell him what you want for Christmas. Parents, don't forget your cameras.	Mid-Continent Public Library – Liberty Branch Liberty, MO Wed 12/18/19 at 6pm-7pm
Talks & Readings: Poetry Reading/Spoken Word Lenexa Sunflower Poetry Slam and Open Mic Join us on Third Thursdays for an evening of creative wordplay at our Sunflower Poetry Slams and open mic nights, hosted by Poet Jen Harris. Monthly events will be held July through December 2019. Admission for the slam and open mic are free. Open Mic begi...	Lenexa City Hall Lenexa, KS Thu 12/19/19 at 6pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Parents/Parenting Useful Tips for Parenting Raising children is hard work that needs to be learned just like everything else in this world. Learn useful tips on parenting from a professional child psychologist. You will learn how to raise a healthy and happy child, how to make contact and become a t...	Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch Kansas City, MO Sat 12/28/19 at 10am-11:45am Sat 1/25/20 at 10am-11:45am Sat 2/29/20 at 10am-11:45am
Talks & Readings: Family/Child (Books) Kid Lit: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Let’s use reading to explore our world! History, theater, literature, and more! Come join us as we explore the world of Mo Willems and his popular children's books. Mo Willems books and art projects will be available.	Mid-Continent Public Library – Liberty Branch Liberty, MO Wed 1/8/20 at 6pm-7pm
Talks & Readings: Poetry Reading/Spoken Word Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story was created by storyteller and critically acclaimed playwright Rohina Malik to demonstrate peace and commonalities between us all, countering the hateful and vitriolic language in this country. Three women share stories insp...	University of Kansas – Lied Center for the Performing Arts Lawrence, KS Wed 2/12/20 at 7:30pm