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Celebrate Black History Month

In February, the Library highlights ways to deepen your knowledge about Black history, including book and film recommendations, exhibitions, and art activities.

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Kansas City artist Heidi Pitre's vintage library checkout card series was sparked during an art residency in Navasota, Texas. While the audience for her art is still growing, her supply of cards is dwindling as libraries shred or discard more of them over time.

Kansas City Illustrator Turns Library Checkout Cards Into Tiny Works of Art. She Only Gets 'One Shot.'

Friday, February 13, 2026

Artist Heidi Pitre’s exhibition, 'A Permanent Record,' is on view at the Central Library through April 19.

This Kansas Citian was the First Black Woman to Produce a Film. KCQ Tells Her Story.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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 top...

February 2026 Central Youth Services Zine

Sunday, February 1, 2026

We're not horsing around! The February Central Youth Services Zine for kids is now available!

The Legacy of Bruce R. Watkins

Sunday, February 15, 2026 2:00pm

Central Library

Entrepreneur, social activist, and political leader Bruce R. Watkins left an indelible mark on Kansas City, advancing civil rights and fighting against discriminatio...

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Teens

Saturday Cartoons

Lucile H. Bluford Branch | February 14 | 9:00am

Kids

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Central Library | February 14 | 9:30am

Kids

Read to a Dog

Waldo Branch | February 14 | 10:00am

Adults

English for Citizenship

North-East Branch | February 14 | 10:00am

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Celebrate Black History Month

News

Kansas City Illustrator Turns Library Checkout Cards Into Tiny Works of Art. She Only Gets 'One Shot.'

This Kansas Citian was the First Black Woman to Produce a Film. KCQ Tells Her Story.

February 2026 Central Youth Services Zine

At the Library

The Legacy of Bruce R. Watkins

Saturday Cartoons

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Read to a Dog

English for Citizenship

Featured

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting - February 17, 2026

Street Sheets

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