Welcome to the Reading Party

We're inviting you to the Reading Party, the 2024 Kansas City Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Read (or listen to) any five books, log them online, and earn a reward.

Join us in celebrating the power of reading to build bonds, create connections, inspire, enrich, and empower.

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Cindy Hohl, director of policy analysis and operational support at Kansas City Public Library.

3 questions for the New ALA President, the Library's Cindy Hohl

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Cindy Hohl, director of operational support at the Kansas City Public Library, is the new president of the American Library Association (ALA).

Remembering 'Miss Bluford' on Lucile Bluford Day

Friday, June 28, 2024

Lucile Bluford – the namesake of the Library's L.H. Bluford Branch – will be celebrated on July 1, designated as Lucile Bluford Day.

Library Names Abby Yellman New Executive Director – and It’s a Coming Home

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Abby Yellman will assume the position of executive director on August 5.

Kimberly Harper

Men of No Reputation: Robert B...

Sunday, July 7, 2024 2:00pm

Central Library

Although little remembered today, Robert Boatright was one of the greatest con men of the early 20th century. Historian Kimberly Harper shares Boatright’s elaborate scams and what ...

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Teens

Game Night

Waldo Branch |

July 2 |

5:30pm

Teens

Teen Anime & Manga Club

North-East Branch |

July 2 |

5:30pm

Seniors

Body Sculpt

Lucile H. Bluford Branch |

July 2 |

6:00pm

Adults

Bookmobile at Healing House

Bookmobile |

July 3 |

9:30am

Power of Words

How do you personally connect with mental health? Join us for conversations with community leaders as we highlight topics from words that inspire. Together we will harness collective wisdom to strengthen personal development and support positive rela...

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