The Plaza Branch will be closed until Monday, June 3, due to a water main break.
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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 7, 2023
Every day, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers act on their values to make a difference in communities, focusing on where the need...
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Kansas City Public Library cardholders already enjoy free digital access to The New York Times, letting you read unlimited a...
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
In today’s interconnected world, access to information and resources opens doors to opportunity. And there are few keys more powerful than a library c...
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
In keeping with the civil rights leader’s spirit of service, the Kansas City Public Library’s AmeriCorps VISTA Project is collecting...
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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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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Two decades ago – on September 11, 2001 – nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. This year, thousand...
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Using your Library is even easier with the refreshed KC Library mobile app, available for Android and iPhone users. Use your phone or...
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
A library card unlocks more than just the ability to borrow books – it’s a key to information, opportunity, and enrichment. It lets you...
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Thursday, December 26, 2019
In the spirit of service embodied by the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the Library’s...