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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.

Illustration by Emily Johnson

Black History Month 2026

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New Strategic Plan Furthers Library’s Legacy as a Community Anchor

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

After nearly a year of listening and strategizing, the Library announces new strategic plan.

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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.

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A photo of the student body of Frankfort High School in 1915 might show Tressie Souders. Marshall County Historical Society.

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...

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Sierra Simone, Carley Morton, & Lucy Donnelly

For the Love of Women: The His...

Saturday, March 7, 2026 12:30pm

Central Library

Mini author fair and discussion with a Kansas City-based author and a bookstore owner about the history and ongoing popularity of the romance genre.

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All Library Locations Open Late

February 27 | 9:00am

Adults

English Basics 2

North-East Branch | February 27 | 10:00am

Adults

English for CNA Licensure

North-East Branch | February 27 | 12:30pm

Seniors

Senior Chair Yoga

Waldo Branch | February 27 | 1:30pm

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Taxes

While Library staff are not tax professionals, we can help point you to useful providers and resources through our Tax Information handout.

Discover Tax Resources

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou Book Award

Award recognizes contemporary authors whose work demonstrates a commitment to social justice.

Submissions Open

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Street Sheets

Collections of community providers that offer resources and assistance to people in need organized into printable handouts.

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