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Floods, Fires, and Buried Trains: Immigrant Stories of the Historic West Bottoms

Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Pat O’Neill, author of From the Bottom Up: The Story of the Irish in Kansas City, spotlights many of the colorful characters who once called the West...

The Women of Brown: 70th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:00pm

Plaza Branch

Online

In Person

The Kansas Historical Society’s Donna Rae Pearson talks about the 12 Black women who were plaintiffs in the landmark – and now 70-year-old – Brown vs....

Clothespin Butterfly

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

Learn how to make decorative butterflies using clothespins, pipe cleaners, and paint. Space for this program is limited, so make sure to RS...

Walk, Ride, Paddle: A Life Outside

Saturday, May 25, 2024 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

U.S. Senator, Kansas City native Tim Kaine, discusses his new memoir, 'Walk, Ride, Paddle: A Life Outside' with writer Candice Millard. The two talk a...

Paint and Sip with Mocktails

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

Join us for a relaxing time painting your own masterpiece to relieve stress and anxiety while enjoying delicious mocktails. We will provide...

cake with slice cut and 150 and lit candles on top

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Friday, May 31, 2024 12:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

Join us as we kick off summer reading at the Lucile H. Bluford branch! We will have activities, games, and movies for ALL ages. And best of all - FREE...

Borthday Bash at Plaza Library banner graphic with birthday candles

Birthday Bash at the Plaza Branch

Friday, May 31, 2024 5:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Join us as we kick off summer reading at the Plaza Branch! We will have live music from Dino O'Dell and the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, games, raffle...

Guided Tour of the Central Library

Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:00am

Central Library

In Person

The Central Library is located in the repurposed 1906 First National Bank. This tour combines a little banking history, architectural design, Kansa...

Craft Circle

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Bring your own knit, crochet, or other craft project to work on with other crafting enthusiasts. Share tips and patterns with others and exchange i...

Battle for the River Quay: Mob Wars and Urban Renewal

Sunday, June 9, 2024 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Local attorney Gary Jenkins, a filmmaker, author and former Kansas City police detective, investigated mafia bombings and murders in the 1970s in the...

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