The North-East branch will be closed Monday, September 23, for staff training.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The Missouri Valley Special Collections staff will guide patrons through the art of house history research and introduce digital tools....
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
This year’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month carries particular poignance for the Kansas City Public Library. In conjunction with the monthlong...
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Throughout March, the Library commemorates Women's History Month by lifting up stories, achievements, and experiences past and present. Explore book r...
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Thursday, February 10, 2022
If archival items can be called juicy, the Folly Theater Collection...
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Missouri Valley Room at the Central Library is home to more than 200 special collections of archival materials documenting the history and develop...
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Friday, September 17, 2021
The Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with a collection of book recommendations, film offerings,...
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
With Library buildings open, one of the experiences patrons can once again enjoy in person is viewing exhibits in our galleries and spaces. Check out...
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Henry Perry, the man who first assumed the title of Barbecue King of Kansas City, was born on March 16, 1874, in Shelby County, Tenne...
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Throughout March, the Library commemorates Women's History Month by lifting up stories, achievements, and experiences past and presen...
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Monday, March 8, 2021
The Library's Missouri Valley Special Collections has two coloring books available for free download that celebrate...