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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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.

Library Observes Juneteenth, the Nation's 'Second Independence Day'

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

In observance of Juneteenth, all Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

From Labor Strikes to Demolition, Here's the Story of Kansas City's Buck O'Neil Bridge

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

What's Your KCQ? What do you want to know about our community? The Library and The Kansas City Star combine resources to find answers to questions about regional topics.

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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Seniors

Yoga

Irene H. Ruiz Branch |

June 27 |

9:00am

Adults

Bookmobile at Sherwood Center

Bookmobile |

June 27 |

9:00am

Kids

Baby Storytime

Central Library |

June 27 |

9:30am

Kids

Family Storytime

Plaza Branch |

June 27 |

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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