All Library locations will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Library commemorates Black History Month with a collection of speaker events, activities, and book discussions. Tune in to watch...
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
From classic literature to contemporary cinema, the Library offers a number of ways to discover stories celebrating the African American experience. A...
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Monday, February 1, 2021
Each year, the Library partners with the Local Investment Commission (LINC) and the Black Archives of Mid-America to...
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
In the wake of the unprecedented events in our nation’s capitol on January 6, 2021, having access to the latest updates and information is extremely i...
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Friday, August 28, 2020
We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of Kansas City jazz legend Charlie Parker. Known as “Yardbird,” or just “Bird,” he was born in K...
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Librarian Katie Dennis grew up in the country in a family of birdwatchers, but never shared the interest until she became a city dweller. Now, she's f...
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
From classic literature to contemporary cinema, the Library offers a number of ways to discover stories celebrating the African American experience. A...
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Friday, January 31, 2020
Each year, the Library partners with the Local Investment Commission (LINC) and the Black Archives of Mid-America to...
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Staying informed about what’s happening in your community, nation, and world is now easier than ever, thanks to PressReader, the late...
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Kansas City Star Image Edition service provides readers with free access to digital versions of the full paper, with an...