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In March, the Library honors the achievements of past trailblazers and celebrates the stories of today's changemakers. Explore recommended book lists, guest speakers, and more.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Explore the outdoors with backpack kits housed at the Ruiz Branch, but available for pickup at any location.
Monday, March 30, 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.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Celebrate National Library Week throughout April, and find your joy.
Maxine Stone & Russ Davenport
Mushroom Hunting 101
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
6:00pm
Mushroom experts Maxine Stone and Russ Davenport discuss where, when, and how to search for edible mushrooms and how to identify poisonous varieties.
A library card is your pass to information, entertainment, education, and opportunity.
Award recognizes contemporary authors whose work demonstrates a commitment to social justice.
While Library staff are not tax professionals, we can help point you to useful providers and resources through our Tax Information handout.