Today's Events

Title: Toddler Storytime - Stay and Play
From: 9:30am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 10:25am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Northern Resource Center
Branch: Northern Resource Center
Audiences: Children
Categories: Storytime
Description:

Enjoy a storytime created especially for ages 18-36 months and the people who love them. Join us each week to listen to stories, sing songs, and join in movement activities while creating memories together! End with structured play and access to engaging learning resources and toys.

Intended for ages 18*36 months.

Title: Coffee & Conversation
From: 10:00am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Archie
Branch: Archie
Audiences: Adults
Categories: Community Interest
Description:

Come join the staff and other patrons for a fresh cup of coffee and some kind conversation. 

Intended for ages 18 and up.

Title: Coffee & Conversation
From: 10:00am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 11:00am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Presenter: Cathy Young
Location: Pleasant Hill
Branch: Pleasant Hill
Audiences: Adults, Seniors
Categories: Community Interest
Description:

Come join the staff and other patrons for a fresh cup of coffee and some kind conversation. Interesting topics are provided to discuss along with community happenings!

 

Intended for ages 18 and older.

 

Title: Baby Bounce Storytime
From: 11:00am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 11:45am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Harrisonville
Branch: Harrisonville
Audiences: Children
Categories: Storytime
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Introduce your baby to reading and literacy through books, nursery rhymes, action songs and interactive play.

Registration encouraged!

Intended for ages 0-24 months.

Title: Murder Among Friends Book Club
From: 1:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 2:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: NRC Conference Room
Branch: Northern Resource Center
Audiences: Adults
Categories: Book Group, Books & Reading
Description:

This adult book club is open to anyone who enjoys mysteries and good conversation. 

Intended for ages 18 and up.

Contact the branch for the current month’s book.

Title: Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
From: 1:30pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 3:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Presenter: Rhonda Kasper
Location: Pleasant Hill Mary Margaret Ledwidge Community Room
Branch: Pleasant Hill
Audiences: Adults, Seniors
Categories: Community Interest, Education and Learning, Health and Wellness
Description:

This facilitated group will offer conversation about what support and resources are available to caregivers regarding Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. The group is hosted by library staff trained in facilitating this type of support group by the Alzheimer's Association of America.

Interested patrons should register by contacting the facilitator, Rhonda Kasper. She can be reached by email at kasperr@casscolibrary.org or by calling the Pleasant Hill Branch at (816) 987-2231.

This program is intended for age 18+.

Title: A Very Hogwarts Holiday
From: 3:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 5:30pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Harrisonville Meeting Room
Branch: Harrisonville
Audiences: Teens
Categories: Film & Entertainment
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

🧹✨ A Very Hogwarts Holiday ✨🧙‍♂️
Get ready to broom into the holiday spirit at our wizarding bash! We’ll wizard up some golden snitch candy crafts, leap into the house of “butter-illiant” beverages, hop into the holiday spirit with chocolate frogs, and wands high for the magical world of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It’s going to be spell-binding, so don’t be a Muggle—join us for a night where the only thing accio’d is fun!
Costumes highly encouraged (robes, pointed hats, or “You’re a wizard, Harry!” vibes accepted). 

Intended ages 12-18.

CCPL cannot guarantee that food served at this program does not contain tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Attendees with allergies should exercise caution. Parents of minors with allergies shall monitor their children during this event.

 

Title: Teen Time
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 5:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Presenter: Rachel Bentley
Location: Archie Meeting Room
Branch: Archie
Audiences: Teens
Categories: Fun and Games
Description:

Teens join us each month for fun and food.

Each month will be different. We might play games, work on art projects, have a book club, etc.

Intended for ages 13-18.

CCPL cannot guarantee that food served at this program does not contain tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Attendees with allergies should exercise caution. Parents of minors with allergies shall monitor their children during this event.

Title: Children Reading to Therapy Dogs
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 5:15pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Pleasant Hill
Branch: Pleasant Hill
Audiences: Children
Categories: Books & Reading
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

What is more fun when learning to read than to read to a dog? Our furry friends provide you with their undivided attention and love to hear you read. The therapy dog is anxious to meet you.

You can bring your own book or pick one off our shelf. Each reader is given about 10 minutes of reading time. You will be contacted prior to your selected date with your specific reading time within that scheduled hour.  

Spots are limited, so register today! Parents, you are welcome to sign up using the reader's name.

Intended for ages 5-12.

Title: Hooks & Needles
From: 5:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To: 6:45pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Pleasant Hill Mary Margaret Ledwidge Community Room
Branch: Pleasant Hill
Audiences: Adults, Seniors
Categories: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Description:

This craft group meets at the library every Tuesday evening to work on projects, share ideas and techniques, and assist each other in learning how to create new items. Conversation and camaraderie abound. Bring your handiwork and join us for an evening of fun and inspiration.

Intended for ages 18 and up.