Kids, teens, adults, even young ones who aren’t reading yet can earn FREE books and other prizes through Cass County Public Library’s summer reading program, Color Our World. Start by getting registered at your local Cass County Public Library branch. Limit one registration per participant. Adults sign up here. Kids, teens and pre-readers sign up […]
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Has Arrived in Missouri
As of November 8, 2023, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will have a Missouri branch! She’s a bombshell, a diva, one of the greatest songwriters of the century, and she has a heart of gold. Dolly Parton is known for many things; for me, Steel Magnolias is at the top. But what a lot […]
Free Book at Altrusa Annual Book Giveaway
Celebrate the love of reading with Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City’s award-winning Hear A Book, Take A Book project. This FREE event for kids is part of the Merc’s Third Friday Artwalk on October 15 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The Hear a Book, Take a Book project is a gathering that encourages reading […]
Author Events Presented by Rainy Day Books
Rainy Day Books is a full-service independent bookstore that’s strives to satisfy the budget-minded bookworm that lurks in many of us. In addition to books for children and adults and greeting cards, the store offers personal touches of FREE gift wrapping, special order books, book club recommendations and a robust lineup of author events for […]
Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours
UPDATE: The cows are taking a break right now. Check back because we’ll post updates as soon as we know Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours are back on again. Shatto Milk Company is a small family-owned and operated dairy farm located just north of the Kansas City metro. Since 2003 they’ve been producing a variety […]
FREE Technology Help at the Plaza Library
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library is offering free Tech Coach Drop-In sessions. The technology coaches will help you with any type of tech question you have (e.g., computer help, website building, writing a resume, smartphone or tablet questions). Computers will be provided, or you can bring […]
“Kindle Unlimited”: Free Trial from Amazon.com
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Amazon.com has a new “Kindle Unlimited” program that’ll get you unlimited access to over 600,000 titles and thousands of audiobooks on any device for just $9.99 a month. For a limited time, they’re offering a free 30-day trial. Click here to check out current titles or to start your free 30-day trial. Amazon.com is an […]
Free Computer Classes
The Kansas City Public Library holds free classes on computer and Web basics. Click here for dates and locations, Classes include: Introduction to Apps Computer Class Computer Basics Internet Basics E-mail Basics Microsoft Word Basics Excel Basic
7 Ways to Get Free Money for College
My niece paid for four years of college using nothing but scholarships and grants (free money). Click on the link above to see how she did it (via Living on the Cheap).
North Kansas City Public Library Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the North Kansas City Public Library are holding their Annual Book Sale this Wednesday through Saturday, March 28-31, 2012, in the library meeting room. Both books and videos will be available for purchase. The sale runs from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. […]
