Ready When You Are

The start of a new year means different things to different people. For some it feels like a clean slate. For others, it provides the mental space to try something new. But we all know it's resolutions that get the most attention: read more, exercise, declutter, travel, generally do better...

In 2025, the Library is here to help with whatever you hope to achieve – or maybe just dabble in.

Start With You
Adults
Bookmobile at Healing House
Bookmobile |
January 15 |
9:30am
Kids
Baby Storytime
Waldo Branch |
January 15 |
9:30am
Kids
Family Storytime
Trails West Branch |
January 15 |
10:30am
Kids
Family Storytime
Waldo Branch |
January 15 |
10:30am
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KC-1940

In 1940, over a period of eight months, more than 58,000 images of Kansas City structures were photographed and assembled as the 1940 Tax Assessment Photograph Collection. View bui...
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Library Catalog

Find and place holds on books, DVDs, CDs, and more! You can also use the Library's catalog to discover reading lists and staff picks, and rate and review the things you read, watch...
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