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Story Center

Story Center

The Story Center

Directions and Hours

The Story Center

8900 NE Flintlock Road
Kansas City, MO 64157 
Phone: (816)883-4775

Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Artist Talk: Ida's Journey in America

Kansas City-based artist Karen E. Griffin shares the inspiration behind her textile panels on display in The Story Center at the Woodneath Library Center. “Ida’s Journey in America” will be on display from December 6, 2024, through March 3, 2025, and viewable during regular opening hours.

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Storytelling Certificate Celebration!

Join The Story Center as we recognize the participants who have earned their certificate from the Oral or Written Storytelling Certificate Program and listen to the stories they have created!

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Storytelling Certificate Program

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Storytelling Certificate Program

Become a certified storyteller through this program that focuses on written and oral storytelling.

Publishing
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Publishing

Explore publishing resources at the Story Center, and learn more about our publishing imprint, Woodneath Press.

Woodneath Homestead
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Woodneath Homestead

The Story Center is open in the historic Woodneath home.

Blogs
Literary Citizenship and You
Publishing at The Story Center
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Story Center Rooms

The Story Center offers several unique rooms for customer use.

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