Kansas City Public Library

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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Adults

Movie: 'Hidden Figures'

Central Library | February 15 | 2:00pm

Teens

Sunday Game Spotlight: An Airport for Aliens Curre...

Lucile H. Bluford Branch | February 15 | 2:00pm

Presidents Day

February 16 | 12:00am

Kids

Family Storytime

Central Library | February 17 | 9:30am

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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

Movie: 'Hidden Figures'

Sunday Game Spotlight: An Airport for Aliens Curre...

Presidents Day

Family Storytime

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Regular Board of Trustees Meeting - February 17, 2026

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